Interactive theatre on demand.
Threshold create experiences that invite people to connect more deeply with each other- wherever they are!
Threshold artists are theatre makers who are interested in new ways of delivering experiences to families.
In 2024, Threshold have partnered with ArtPlay, City of Melbourne to deliver a series of experiences for families to access on demand.
Both organisations are committed to creating creative work that invites families to be playful and active together.
"Threshold are leading the way in digital programming for children and ArtPlay feel so grateful to be able to offer digital works of this quality and rigour to our audiences. Hundreds of families have connected with ArtPlay via our digital programming arm and we are excited to continue to build engagement and offer creative programs in this way."
- ArtPlay, City of Melbourne
Why are we committed to creating theatrically inspired work that can be accessed anytime, from anywhere?
It's flexible: From 5am in the morning till 10pm at night, families are accessing Threshold's work at times that suit them. Venues are also enjoying the flexibility of programming our work around existing shows to connect with audiences in new and innovative ways.
It's accessible: Results from the 2022 National Arts Participation Survey showed that 88% of Australians are engaging with arts & cultural activities online. Digital delivery reduces geographic, financial and physical barriers to attending venues - while still building rapport between organisations and their audiences.
We are a regionally based company: We are based outside of a city centre, and work with many regionally based artists. We engage with many regional familes. In fact 25% of our Australian engagement has been from regional areas.
In 2024, Threshold have partnered with ArtPlay, City of Melbourne to deliver a series of experiences for families to access on demand.
These include: ‘Mountain Goat Mountain’ in English and Mandarin, ‘Glow for carers of new babies’ and ‘Best.Party.Ever!’, a zoom based show for Grandparents and their Grandparents. In 2023, ArtPlay supported the development of audio adventure ‘The Flying Canoe: a Kiribati adventure.’
More information and free access to all of these works below.
The children have asked to do “Mountain Goat Mountain” again and again…
— New York Times
‘Mountain Goat Mountain’ is an interactive audio theatre experience that bumps families out of the ordinary, and into a world where you work together to uncover its secrets, and discover the hidden treasures in each other.
Mountain Goat Mountain is now available in English and Mandarin.
Glow is a digital subscription of creative
and connective moments for parents
and carers of new babies.
Available as a 3 or 6-month subscription, this on-demand suite of creative and connective ‘moments’ features Miranda Tapsell, Zindzi Okenyo and Teaote Davies.
These online moments will be accompanied by a monthly email, and time sensitive phone messages that offer a gentle reminder to pause, breathe and connect with themselves and their baby.
Featuring the beautiful voices of Miranda Tapsell and Zindzi Okenyo!
Best. Party. Ever. is an interactive zoom show has been made especially for Grandparents and their little loved ones (biological and chosen) who live apart. Performed entirely on Zoom, Best. Party. Ever. features silly songs, parlour games, sock puppets and plenty of shenanigans that can be shared online, despite the distance.
“It was hilarious. It was like making your mind go Huh? Ha? Whaa!!!”
Child Participant
The Flying Canoe is an interactive audio experience that will transport audiences to the islands of Kiribati, and immerse them in Pacific culture.
Featuring an oceanic soundscape that includes traditional Kiribati songs, 'The Flying Canoe' drops audiences into a world of myths, legends and embodied adventure!
Created with Kiribati writer Marita Davies, ‘The Flying Canoe’ is the follow up work to Threshold's internationally acclaimed 'Mountain Goat Mountain'.
Guided by a set of beautiful cards, concealed around the house, families connect with each other through play as they work to complete the quest and discover its final message of hope.
From audio theatre experiences, to analogue treasure hunts Threshold's indoor adventures have brought the delight and wonder of theatre to thousands of homes across the globe.
Innovative in their form, Threshold’s works can be delivered in varying presentation modes.
AT HOME - IN SCHOOLS - ON SITE
We are interested in talking to partners who are curious about the possibilities of digital theatre and hybrid presentation, and how it can build and connect audiences in new ways.
Learn more about Threshold’s commitment to relational experiences here, and drop us a line at info@thethreshold.com.au
OUR PARTNERS
Threshold are grateful for the visionary support of the festivals and venues who have partnered with us to bring on demand experiences to their audiences.
