THE LOST BALLOON
A lonely character.
A big city.
A shiny yellow balloon.
Suitable for Ages 3 to 102 — this is a show for the young and the young at heart!
The Lost Balloon invites audiences into a whimsical world where a lonely yet loveable character’s discovery of a shiny yellow balloon sparks an unforgettable adventure. But when the balloon drifts away, a charming and chaotic chase through a bustling city begins!
Along the journey, our Hero encounters an array of delightfully eccentric masked characters: the mischievous Golden Oldies, the fabulously flamboyant Lollipop Ladies, and the ever-so-proper English Bobbies. Each encounter brings unexpected moments of humour, tenderness, and joy.
Blending world-class mask theatre with captivating visual storytelling, The Lost Balloon is a heartwarming exploration of human connection. Through laughter and wonder, it reminds us that even the smallest acts of kindness can create ripples of change. Accompanied by an original, soul-stirring musical score, this enchanting production transcends language and cultural barriers, touching audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
Be among the first to experience the world premiere of The Lost Balloon
at
The Redlands Performing Arts Centre
on
Thursday, November 6th, 2025
10.30am & 1pm
"I was quite enchanted. The best theatre transcends age and has a universal quality. l think for me as an older person; it transported me back to something l feel l have lost .....the innocence of childhood! It was lovely to reconnect with it again. It reminded me a little of Shaun Tan's book "The Lost Thing," which l recently shared with my grandson Jack, who is five. I know Jack would have been as captivated as I am by The Lost Balloon, and I look forward to one day taking him to see the finished product.
Great masks and beautiful music."
★★★★★
Arts Queensland, QLD
"It was gorgeous! Patrick (the five-year-old) was talking about the show the next day and thought the child chasing the balloon was hilarious. He told his kindergarten teacher about the child climbing a pole and the balloon that kept getting away. I thought it was lovely—how the child interacted with all the different characters and how the balloon seemed to have a personality. You've got a great team working on the show!"
★★★★★
ArTour, QLD
"Just wanted to say a HUGE congrats. What a lovely, beautiful piece of work you have created, particularly over this last four-week period. I thought it was gorgeous, and the performers' artistry was brilliant. We have nothing like this on our stages, so I sincerely hope this work keeps going and thousands and thousands of people and little people get to experience this show."
★★★★★
Indelability Arts, QLD
THE CREATIVE TEAM
The unique team for THE LOST BALLOON is an artistic powerhouse with a collective industry experience of over 100 years and close to 2500 international performance outcomes. Internationally recognized and critically acclaimed, they have developed an incredibly reliable and robust international network, amassing a live global audience in the millions. They stand on a career-long ethos: creating world-class theatre in Queensland by Queensland artists that can be joyfully toured worldwide, engaging and inspiring new audiences, and demonstrating resilience, bravery, vitality, and consistency of quality.
Our Creative Producer is Craig Harrison, who has worked in the arts sector for over 30 years. He's been a board member of youth arts company Cirkidz Inc. and South Australian Circus Centre for 12 years and is one of two Australians on the board of IPAY (International Association of Performing Arts for Youth) in Philadelphia, USA. He recently produced the Helpmann Award-winning show 'Out of Chaos' by Gravity & Other Myths.
Creator, Co-Writer, Co-Director & Producer: Clint Bolster
Co-Writer & Co-Director: Bridget Boyle
Creative Producer: Craig Harrison
Mask Performers: Clint Bolster, Allie Wilde, Frans Vogels, Chae Lindeman
Puppeteer: Christopher Lane
Production Design, Build & Costume Design: Josh McIntosh
Costume Maker: Jim Iodiannes & Jo Fahan
Co-Composers & Musicians: David Megarrity and Samuel Vincent
Lighting Designer: Geoff Squires
Sound Designer: Guy Webster
Photographers: Justin Ma and Barbara Lowing
Videography: Tnee Dyer
Education Consultant: Adrianne Jones
Access Consultants: Indelability Arts
Masks Designed and Made: Russell Dean - Strangeface Theatre Company (UK)
Special thanks to Ann Mclean, Brett Howe, Jason Glenwright, Penny Everingham & Helen Cassidy for their invaluable creative contributions.
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Initial Creative Development (2019) was funded and supported by The Queensland Performing Arts Centre.
Second Stage Creative Development (2020) was funded and supported by The Queensland Government through the Arts Queensland Showcase Program and The Queensland Performing Arts Centre.
Final Phase: Rehearsal and Presentation (2024/2025), to be supported by The Queensland Performing Arts Centre and The Redland Performing Arts Centre.
