For Schools
Key Stage 2
Directed by Mollie Guilfoyle
Mon 6 – Fri 17 June
Ezra has to find his Dad. He told everyone his Dad was dead. But he’s not. Not
dead. But not here either.
When no one is looking Ezra’s Action Man comes to life. Escaping from his Mum
and his incredibly irritating little sister, Ezra and his secret friend jump from
helicopters, swim across the sea and face up to the arch villain Mirror Man. Then
they embark on their most dangerous mission - to find Ezra’s Dad.
A gripping story for 7 – 11 year olds about heroes, journeys and irritating younger
sisters. The style in which it is written makes this play suitable for Blind and
Directed by Lise Olson
Mon 6 – Fri 17 June
Alex and The Winter Star is a story about friendship and what it means to belong.
In spite of Cat’s warnings, Alex asks his favourite computer game character to
come and visit. When the Warrior steps out of the screen with a large sword and
a lot of attitude, Alex begins to wonder what he’s let himself in for! The Warrior’s
deadly enemies, the Skarg, soon follow, trying to fit in as human beings in a
world they don’t really understand. The Skarg are intent on world domination,
but Alex, The Warrior and Cat, in an adventure filled with magic, adventure and
laughter, try to foil the plans of the Skarg before they reach their goal.
The Little Prince
Key Stages 1 and 2
Directed by Andrew Potter
Mon 13 – Fri 24 June
‘One sees clearly only with the heart.
What is essential is invisible to the
eye.’
After crash-landing in the Sahara, a
lone pilot struggles to repair his craft
before he runs out of water. His
efforts are interrupted by the arrival
of the Little Prince, a visitor from
another planet with a unique
perspective on … well, pretty much
everything! Antoine de
Saint-Exupery’s enduring fable about
rediscovered innocence poignantly
combines a whimsical narrative with
profound and idealistic observations
about life, love and human nature.
*Suitable for children of all ages and any grown-up who was once a child.
Folk Tails and Paws for Thought!
Key Stage 3
Directed by Louise Papillon
Mon 13 – Fri 24 June
‘How the birds got their colours’
‘How the leopard got its spots’
‘The Squirrel and the Hyena were neighbours’
‘The Elephant and his Slaves’
From Africa to Cambodia via India – indeed from all over the world come stories,
legends and folk tales. Each culture finding its own answers – its own way of
explaining how all things came about.
Through the animals – watch, listen and learn as they explore their magical world!
Some tales will make you think, some will make you laugh, some will make you
wonder, but almost all of them have hidden wisdom for you to discover!
The Merchant of Venice
Key Stages 3 and 4
Directed by David Vann
Mon 13 – Fri 24 June
The Merchant of Venice deals
with issues of young love, parental
control and racial prejudice.
We are offering an abridged
version of Shakespeare’s text;
students will have the chance to
explore these issues further in a
workshop session with the cast.
While no prior knowledge of the
play is required, it would be
useful for the group to familiar
with the plot before seeing this
workshop production.
BIRMINGHAM
Diary of an Action Man