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"Puppet State Theatre's fabled show is a deeply warm and exquisite delight"
Tag: Children’s Theatre
Annie – The Playhouse, Edinburgh
Book by Thomas Meehan Music by Charles Strouse - Lyrics by Martin Charnin Directed by Nikolai Foster Little orphan Annie, the tale of a scrappy, fiercely independent red-head orphan, is a cornerstone of musical theatre. Lyrical, quotable and determined to put a smile on your face, the production resumes touring with a thoroughly talented cast. … Continue reading Annie – The Playhouse, Edinburgh
WhirlyGig – Traverse Theatre
https://youtu.be/M8qJzHQaBUs Created by Daniel Padden Co-Produced with Red Bridge Arts and Catherine Wheels Co-Produced ★★★★ In association with Catherine Wheels and Red Bridge Arts, Daniel Padden’s WhirlyGig lays bare the components of sound, how ridiculous it can be to play with, and the fun in how a single note can curve an entire composition. By tearing up the … Continue reading WhirlyGig – Traverse Theatre
Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors & Awful Egyptians – King’s Theatre
Based on the books by Terry Deary Writers: Terry Deary & Neal Foster Director: Neal Foster For 25 years the books of Horrible Histories have been delighting, disgusting and in some cases frightening the young (and old) of the nation. A tremendously valuable tool, they captured an imaginative way to make history and culture accessible for people … Continue reading Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors & Awful Egyptians – King’s Theatre
And If I Were Me – The Studio, Festival Theatre
https://youtu.be/x5s4qMz-wxQ Video rights: Act2 Created by Catherine Dreyfus How do you visualise an emotion? Utilising the medium of movement, French choreographer Catherine Dreyfus’ production of And If I Were Me puts forward this question. Initially concealed within a box, a plethora of wonders are revealed to the audience. Arnaud Poumarat's set is a cube featuring sliding panels that gradually … Continue reading And If I Were Me – The Studio, Festival Theatre
Emil & The Detectives – Traverse Theatre
Image contribution: Andy Rasheed by Erich Kästner, adapted for the stage by Nicki Bloom Who's in the mood for an adventure? Adapted by Nicki Bloom from Erich Kästner’s 1929 novella, this production of Emil & The Detectives receives the full treatment from Slingsby Productions, displaying their signature style of intimate storytelling with cinematic undertones. Every child dreams of adventure, … Continue reading Emil & The Detectives – Traverse Theatre
Sound Symphony @ The Studio at Festival Theatre
Image contribution:Brian Hartley Director and Lead Artist Ellie Griffiths Performers/Composer Sonia Allori, Greg Sinclair, & Shiori Usui Paying tribute to the sculpture of music, Sound Symphony has a keen interest in involving its audience in the sights, feels and environment of creating music through their own bodies, and the show accommodates a variety of senses for the whole audience. Beyond … Continue reading Sound Symphony @ The Studio at Festival Theatre
The Worst Witch @ King’s Theatre
Image contribution:Kenny Wax entertainment et al. Writer: Emma Reeves based on the novel by Jill Murphy Director: Theresa Heskins Long before the boy who lived, there was a young witch who despite great intentions would always end up face first on the floor or in more trouble than she started. The Worst Witch saw a series of … Continue reading The Worst Witch @ King’s Theatre
In the Willows @ Festival Theatre
Image:Richard Davenport Artistic Director, Book and Lyrics: Poppy Burton-Morgan Music and Lyrics: Keiran Merck Music: Pippa Cleary A nervous Mole, a belligerent Badger and one very irritable and lively Toad. Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows shall always remain a timeless classic in the hearts of children and adults alike, not just in the UK but across … Continue reading In the Willows @ Festival Theatre