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Presented by State Theatre Company in association with Flinders University and Dramatic Women

Based on the novel by Craig Silvey, adapted by Kate Mulvany

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Jasper Jones

Season Finished
Dunstan Playhouse

Dates & Times

Subscriber Briefing

August

    • P
    • P
    • ON
    • OS
    • QA

September

    • AD
    • C
    • K
    • C
    • AD
P
Preview
ON
Opening Night
C
Captioned
AD
Audio Described
OS
Off Stage Post-Show Party
K
Keith's Matinee Club
QA
Post-show Q&A

Sponsors

Jasper Jones: Trailer from StateTheatreSA on Vimeo.

Charlie Bucktin escapes his small-town life through books. Bored, bullied and lonely, his world is changed forever when fellow outsider Jasper Jones knocks on his window to solve a murder. Always the town scapegoat because of his dark skin, Jasper knows he’ll be the first suspect. He pulls Charlie into a race against time – and the town’s cops – to get to the bottom of the mystery.

Based on Craig Silvey’s celebrated novel, this stage adaptation by the award-winning Kate Mulvany is a heart-warming, poignant and moving ride into the subconscious of Australia’s small towns.

Bright and bubbling with intrigue, Jasper Jones is a coming-of-age story that has been loved by both the young and the young-at-heart and has enjoyed sold out seasons around the country. Now it’s Adelaide’s turn.

Jasper Jones runs for approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including interval.

This production contains coarse language, adult themes, theatrical weapons, references to violence and sexual abuse, and depictions of suicide that may be triggering to some audience members.

Below are some support services for those affected by the themes in the production:

Lifeline – 13 11 44
Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636

  • To access pre-show notes for Jasper Jones, please click here

Explore the show

  • “For me, coming of age isn’t learning to be an adult and being more responsible and ticking the boxes of maturity. For me, coming of age is bursting the bubble of childhood and learning and really questioning your place in the world.”

    We sit down with the author to discuss the power and enduring relevance of Jasper Jones a decade after its initial release. Click here to read more.

  • Everything you need to know about Jasper Jones in one handy (illustrated) place.

    Read the guide here.

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  • Director

    Nescha Jelk

  • Designer

    Ailsa Paterson

  • Lighting Designer

    Nigel Levings

  • Composer & Sound Designer

    Andrew Howard

  • Assistant Director

    Anthony Nicola

  • Cast Includes

    Emma Beech, James Smith, Rachel Burke, Elijah Valadian-Wilson, Roy Phung and Rory Walker

Dates & Times

Subscriber Briefing

August

    • P
    • P
    • ON
    • OS
    • QA

September

    • AD
    • C
    • K
    • C
    • AD
P
Preview
ON
Opening Night
C
Captioned
AD
Audio Described
OS
Off Stage Post-Show Party
K
Keith's Matinee Club
QA
Post-show Q&A

Sponsors

"Elijah Valadian-Wilson is a magnificent Jasper Jones."

— InDaily

"An emotionally powerful, thought-provoking piece of theatre that needs to be seen."

— Adelaide Theatre Guide

"James Smith’s anxious, fidgety, hormone-fuelled, afraid-yet-excited portrayal captures adolescence in all its awkward glory."

— The Advertiser

"...a very effective, charming, moving production."

— GlamAdelaide

"James Smith is outstanding as Charlie."

— The Australian

"An engrossing production."

— ArtsHub

"Be sure to see this moving performance."

— Broadway World