Incredibilia

Magical theatre featuring 20 stories, 101 objects, music and song!

Incredibilia

In this immersive theatre experience, extraordinary objects are brought to life using music, song and puppetry!

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Inspired by the work of celebrated children’s author Libby Hathorn, the State Library presents a new show — Incredibilia — adapted by acclaimed theatre-maker, Kim Carpenter (of Theatre of Image) with music by Peter Kennard’s extraordinary one-man band. 

Incredibilia tells the story of two intrepid best friends as they embark on an imaginative journey — crossing super-hot deserts, into spooky cities, through exotic gardens and on a trip over the moon — to discover the true meaning of connection. 

This heartwarming performance is a celebration of family, friendship, the warmth and comfort of home. 

Join us and let your imagination run wild!  

Suitable for 5- to 10-year-olds (School Years K - 4).
 

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For more information, download the Incredibilia flyer (PDF)
 

Event information

The duration of this performance is 50 minutes plus a 10 minute Question and Answer session with the artists on stage.

School groups attending on a weekday will have the opportunity to participate in a FREE State Library tour.
 

curriculum links and resources 

Dates and times

From 12 – 26 May 2024:

  • Weekday performances at 10.30 am and 12.30 pm 
  • Weekend performances at 11.00 am and 1.00 pm

School groups attending on a weekday can also book a FREE tour of the State Library.

Please nominate at the time of booking whether you would like to participate in this tour.
 

Ticket prices

Ticket Price
General Admission $35.00
Concession* $30.00
Friends of the Library $30.00
Schools Special Offer** $27.00

*Concession tickets are suitable for attendees under the age of 18, Australian pensioners, and holders of the Full Time Student Card.

**School bookings are eligible for the Schools Special Offer. Students can access $27 discounted tickets in addition to a FREE tour of the State Library and FREE copy of Libby Hathorn’s picture book about the Library, The Best Cat, the Est Cat. Teachers attending with a school group can join for free.

Schools may also be eligible for our bus subsidy program. Please contact to apply for a subsidy. 

School groups attending on a weekday will have the opportunity to participate in a FREE State Library tour.

Please nominate at the time of booking whether you would like to participate in this tour.

All schools are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes before the show to ensure the performance can commence on time.

For schools attending a morning performace:

  • 10am: arrival (please allow time for bag storage and bathroom stop)
  • 10.30-11.30am: Incredibilia performance
  • 11:30-12:15pm: Food break (In the Domain behind the library or in the Library if wet weather)
  • 12:15-1:00pm: Library tour
  • 1:00pm: depart from library

For schools attending an afternoon performance:

  • 10:45am: arrival (please allow time for bag storage and bathroom stop)
  • 11.00-11.45am: Library tour
  • 11:45-12:30pm: Food break (In the Domain behind the Library or in the Library if wet weather)
  • 12:30-1:30pm: Incredibilia performance
  • 1:30pm: Depart from Library

 

 

Meet the creators of Incredibilia

Learn more about the creators of Incredibilia!

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Incredibilia: Teachers Notes

Bring Incredibilia to life with a range of activities for the primary classroom.

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Introducing Incredibilia

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author libby hathorn sitting at desk with her picture books
Author Libby Hathorn with the books of Incredibilia
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Incredibilia actors with trim the cat and Hathorn books

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Actors Manon and Fabio with Trim the Cat (The Best Cat, The Est Cat)
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Incredibilia director Kim Carpenter with a creation of Incredibilia
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Incredibilia actors with village props

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Actors Manon and Fabio with creations of Incredibilia
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