The Rainbow Fish
Based on "The Rainbow Fish" by Marcus Pfister ©1992 NordSüd.
Adapted for the stage by Eva Di Cesare and Mathew Lee
From the company who brought you Where is the Green Sheep?, Monkey Baa Theatre Company presents a new Australian stage adaptation of Marcus Pfister’s internationally acclaimed picture book The Rainbow Fish. This engaging theatrical experience combines visual storytelling, an immersive soundscape and sophisticated puppetry. Brought to life by three talented performers, this new production is bound to delight children aged 2 to 6.
Illustrations by Marcus Pfister ©1992 NordSüd
ABOUT THE SHOW
The Rainbow Fish, a story that has sold more than 30 million copies and been loved around the world for over 30 years, is diving onto the stage. Monkey Baa Theatre Company's new adaptation weaves together three of Marcus Pfister’s Rainbow Fish tales - The Rainbow Fish, The Rainbow Fish to the Rescue and Rainbow Fish Discovers the Deep Sea - into one shimmering, 45-minute underwater adventure.
Brought to life by three performers, the production combines visual storytelling, an immersive soundscape and sophisticated puppetry. Together, these elements create an engaging theatrical experience for children aged 2 to 6.
Expanding on the original story, the adaptation follows Rainbow Fish as they learn about friendship, sharing and finding where they belong. Along the way, they discover the joy of connecting with others and trying something new.
ABOUT MONKEY BAA
Monkey Baa creates transformative live creative experiences for young audiences. Their mission is to ensure that more young people have access to inspirational Australian stories, helping them navigate and shape their own worlds.
Monkey Baa believes that every young person deserves a front-row seat to creativity. The company presents diverse Australian stories to young audiences, respecting them as today’s audience by providing high-quality experiences where they can see themselves reflected in the work. This approach inspires big dreams and creates moments of connection with others. For many, this will be the first theatre experience – Monkey Baa ensures it’s an unforgettable moment.
To learn more, visit monkeybaa.com.au
Ready to Tour
If you are interested in touring get in contact!
Arts on Tour
02 8038 1880
touring@artsontour.com.au
Arts on Tour is based in Redfern NSW and we respectfully acknowledge the Gadigal people as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the unceded land on which we work.
As we tour artists and productions across these vast lands, we pay our respect to all First Nations Elders, past, present and future.
We celebrate their continuing connection and contribution to culture, country and community, and thank all First Nations peoples for their wisdom in caring for the land, the sky, the rivers and the sea.