Details

Stop watch is set; we hear the 'tick, tick, tick' Ready? Steady? Geared up, raring to go, Hare is in training at the starting line, alert. Waiting. Who is the fastest, the best? Old clock chimes; we hear 'the tick and the tock' Slowly does it, taking it easy, Tortoise is planning winter hibernation, poised with pen and paper, pondering, restomg zzz. Steady as you go, steady as you go. Meet two competing friends in the new fantastic adaptation of Aesop's fable; a story about racing, opposites, time and friendship. From sun-shining spring to snow-falling winter, we bring you this much loved story brimming with ideas, characters, live music and wonderful physicality. The Hare and Tortoise in the greatest race of earth with a nail biting seconds ticking, medal winning end.

Cast/Performers

Luisa Guerreiro, Barnaby Southgate

Creatives/Company

Author: Brendan Murray
Producer: York Theatre Royal
Company: Tutti Frutti
Director(s): Wendy Harris, Ruth Tyson-Jones (movement)
Music: Dominic Sales
Design: Catherine Chapman