Illuminating wonder: The Lighthouse by Patch Theatre blends art and science for kids

SINGAPORE – Give young children a torch and they will likely be busy for hours – playing under a blanket, watching reflections dance on the wall or creating shadows that morph into mysterious creatures.

For Geoff Cobham, artistic director of Australian children’s theatre company Patch Theatre, these simple moments of play sparked the idea for an immersive production that blends art installation with scientific exploration.