Written by Michael Morpurgo Directed by Dani Parr
“…vivid, enchanting and beautiful gem of a production…” Children theatre review
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Children theatre review
The whole performance takes place on one magical set which is transformed by surprising doors, hatches and secret compartments into a bed, a jetty, a bath, a boat; at one stage a perfect miniature set is revealed with the use of a small camera and projections. This whole tiny play-within-a-play is manipulated by Danyah’s mesmerising storytelling skills; in fact, throughout the production, she uses the set like a gymnast, delivering a commanding performance that draws and reveals the characters and plot like a work of art.
vivid, enchanting and beautiful gem of a production with a heartfelt message, delivered in an imaginative and thought-provoking way.
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Danyah Miller weaves herself in and around Kate Bunces’ ingenious set. Constructed in the vague shape of a boat it purveys carvings, troughs, sails, lighting and every prop Miller could need to convey her story. It really is a work of art that helps tell every detail of the story with a little bit of visual stimuli.
Adapted for the stage by Dani Parr and Danyah Miller
Wizard presents in association with Watford Palace Theatre
Lighting Design Will Evans
Photos by Helen Murray