313:. The production was described as comprising "whimsical stories emerge from dozens of suitcases and crates as three curious warehouse workers transform a storeroom into enchanting little miracles of music and play". The production toured every state and territory in Australia, and also New Zealand, playing in regional theatres as well as larger venues. Other creative work with Patch included
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taking the main role). Blackwell also played several clown characters: in
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