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A tale of courage and adventure, and of the search for happiness and family. “We come into the world out of the dark. We haven’t got a clue where we’ve come from. We’ve got no idea where we’re going. But while we’re here in the world, if we’re brave enough, …
Find out moreBlue Bake’s story about his anguish and grief comes to life – bringing chaos and revenge in the real world. “There was a wild kid living in Burgess Woods. He had no famly and he had no pals and he didn’t know where he come from and he couldn’t talk. …
Find out moreA barmy, tender and funny tale about a father and daughter joining a Great Human Bird Competition. “Are me feet off the floor yet? Are me feet off the floor?” In a rainy town in the north of England, there are strange goings-on. Dad is building a pair of wings, …
Find out moreDavid Almond’s own adaptation of his renowned novel about a boy encountering a mysterious creature in a garage of his new home. Man, bird or angel? Who, or what, is Skellig? Michael was looking forward to moving house. It was all going to be wonderful. But now his baby sister’s …
Find out moreThis new production, from the Company that brought you Noughts & Crosses, is a magical retelling of the Orpheus myth, full of music, sound and storytelling. Claire and her best friend, Ella Grey, are ordinary kids from ordinary families in an ordinary world. They and their friends fall in and out …
Find out moreSkellig, the play, adapted by David Almond from his award-winning novel. Also includes Wild Girl, Wild Boy.
Find out moreElaine Grew is a brave and troubled young soul. Last year her dad died and now Elaine’s in turmoil. She squabbles with her mum and begins to stay away from school. Shunned by her friends, Elaine spends day after day in the overgrown wilderness of her dad’s old allotment, where …
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