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Find out about some of the latest high quality theatre for children and young people available across the UK, both on tour and in residence.
Lyric Hammersmith - Cinderella: 28 November 2008 - 3 January 2009'The Lyric's Christmas show, Cinderella, is directed by Melly Still who also directed Coram Boy and could well turn out to be the festive show of choice.' - Lyn Gardner, The Guardian It is winter. The Queen has declared that there will be a glittering festival of music, magic and dancing so that her son might find the girl of his dreams. Everyone is invited to his astonishing palace. BUT…Cinderella won’t be going to the Ball - unless she manages to finish the impossible tasks her sisters have set her. Maybe her friends from the forest can help her? The acclaimed director Melly Still returns to the original story by the Brothers Grimm to create a spellbinding show for the whole family to enjoy. With a top-notch creative team including Norwegian ice-musician, Terje Isungset, the Lyric will be transformed into a spine-tingling winter wonderland to make Cinderella the only show to see this Christmas. Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, King St, London W6 0QL Box Office: 0871 22 117 29 http://www.lyric.co.uk
Pilot Theatre - Lord of the Flies: 12 September 2008 - 2 March 2009Lord of the Flies is an inspirational piece of theatre, faithful toWilliam Golding's vision, this production allows the true dark natureof the story to be peeled back to reveal the inevitable disintegrationof a precarious civilisation under the harsh glare of the elements. Checkout the TMA award nominated and Manchester Evening News award winningproduction of William Golding's Lord of the Flies adapted by NigelWilliams and directed by Marcus Romer. Lord of the Flies has enjoyedgreat critical acclaim, playing to over 500,000 people in over 60different venues during the last ten years. We have performed this over750 times...and counting... Pilot Theatre, York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard's Place, York YO1 7HD
Polka Theatre - Michael Rosen's Pinocchio: 14 November 2008 - 07 February 2009Pinocchio may be carved out of wood but he just wants to have fun, all day, every day. As he magically comes to life Pinocchio soon finds himself caught up in a world of danger and temptation. Will he learn what it takes to be a real boy - before it’s too late? This much loved children’s classic comes to new, sparkling life in a fresh and hilariously funny adaptation by Children’s Laureate and Polka Patron Michael Rosen (We’re Going on a Bear Hunt) featuring a talented cast of actor-musicians singing and playing rousing live on-stage music. Book Now: Michael Rosen's Pinocchio Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1SB
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester - The Man Who Planted Trees: 16 December 08 - 03 January 09A captivating adaptation of Jean Gino's environmental cult classic. 'Laughs, heartbreak, war, regeneration, scented breezes, sparkling wit, the best dog puppet ever. Perfect for children and grown-ups. Terrific' The Guardian A French shepherd sets out with his dog to plant a forest and transform a barren wasteland. As war rages across Europe, their young forest comes under threat... A unique blend of comedy, puppetry and storytelling, with sensory effects creating scents, wind and rain. An inspiring and unforgettable story that shows us the difference one man (and his dog!) can make to the world. For adults and children aged 7+ Book Now: The Man Who Planted Trees Royal Exchange Theatre, , St Anns Square, Manchester, M2 7DH Box Office: 0161 833 9833 www.royalexchangetheatre.co.uk
Travelling Light Theatre - The Ugly Duckling: November 2008 to June 2009Travelling Light & Tobacco Factory Productions Adapted from the story by Hans Christian Andersen for children aged 3+ and their families Spring is sprung, and Mother Duck is delighted when her eggs begin to hatch. But the last duckling to emerge looks nothing like his fluffy yellow siblings. She loves him just as much, but the other animals pick on him because he is different. A new adaptation of the classic tale about one duckling’s quest to find the place where he truly belongs. CAST & CREATIVE TEAM Cast: Derek Elwood, Mark Kane, Nina Wyllie, Wayne Walker-Allen (Oct-Dec), Bob Karper (Jan-May) Director: Sally Cookson Design: Katie Sykes Music Director: Benji Bower Travelling Light, 13 West Street, Old Market, Bristol BS2 0DF
Travelling Light Theatre - Home: 27 December 08 - 1 February 09presented by Travelling Light & Bristol Old Vic Written by Lizzie Allen for everyone aged 3 and above Two dear friends are in search of a home. But when they find one it's already occupied by a lonesome piano player. Touched by his music they decide to give him the gift of hope, love and laughter, turning a simple house into a HOME. We are thrilled that HOME is the opening show for the reopening of the Bristol Old Vic. BOV will burst back to life in 2009 with a year of work that demonstrates its future intentions and vision. Go to bristololdvic.org.uk to book and find out more. CAST & CREATIVE TEAM Cast: Andrew Francis and Maggie Tagney Director: Sally Cookson Design: Marc Parrett Music Director: Pete Judge Travelling Light, 13 West Street, Old Market, Bristol BS2 0DF This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Unicorn Theatre - Sleeping Beauty: 2 December 2008 - 24 January 2009Unicorn Theatre presents By Rosy Fordham For ages 6+ A new Sleeping Beauty, full of mischief, merriment and magic, bursts onto the Unicorn stage this Christmas. But our feisty young heroine isn’t going to lie back and wait for some boy to wake her from her hundred-year slumber. Curse or no curse, she is going out to find her own happy ending! From Victorian Southwark and its newly opened Tower Bridge to modern-day London, Beauty takes us on a race through time to meet the right prince and find the kiss that breaks the spell. This world premiere production is created by the critically acclaimed team behind previous Unicorn Christmas hits Journey to the River Sea and Duck!. Unicorn Theatre, 147 Tooley Street, Southwark, London SE1 2HZ |
