The Playground in the Sky

Who says a playground has to be on the ground? After floods have devastated the streets of Brisbane, ten-year-old George looks for a silver lining after his family's homes has been ruined. He finds it in a mysterious girl, Melanie, who shows George an impossible playground hidden on a floating island above the city. On this playground in the sky, George, Melanie, and all the neighbourhood kids discover the joys and hardships of moving on from disaster through imagination, friendship, and embracing the wonderful unknown. Written by Harry Fritsch, this critically-acclaimed play has something for every member of the family. A quintessentially Brisbane tale of community and the power of play, "The Playground in the Sky" is a story about young people's resilience in the face of disaster.