T2023835247Discovered as a baby, Rapunzel is found and brought up by Mother Gothel, a clever herbalist known for her magical healing powers. As Rapunzel grows into a spirited and loving young woman, Mother Gothel locks her away in a tall tower deep in the forest to keep her safe. Surrounded by thorny vines, Rapunzel's dreams of escape seem doomed forever until she meets the wandering Tuscan Prince Patrizio. Together the couple hatch a plan to run away, but their happily-ever-after is ruined when they are separated by an evil trick. Alone and lost in the forest, will Rapunzel and Patrizio ever find each other again? Join us for a lively adventure through the rolling hills and deep dark forests of Italy with music, magic pigs and plenty of surprises! Rapunzel by Annie Siddons was first presented by Kneehigh Theatre at Battersea Arts Centre in December 2006.Author Annie Siddons. Director Lucy Betts. Director Adrian Quinton (movement). Design Isobel Nicholson. Music Tom Attwood. Sound Tom Attwood. Musical Director Tom Attwood. Lighting Alex Musgrave. Stage ManagerCat McKenzie (deputy). Stage ManagerAlastair Day (assistant). Stage ManagerNatalie Toney (assistant). Performer Miiya Alexandra (Mother Gothel / Duchess). Performer Emma Barclay (Pierluigi Ambrosi / Baldozi). Performer Jess Lobo (Prezze). Performer Roddy Lynch (Paulo / Umberto / Shark). Performer Tilly-Mae Millbrook (Rapunzel). Performer Loris Scarpa (Patrizio). | |
| 18 Nov 22 to 1 Jan 23 | The Watermill Theatre, Newbury :: V733 listing details L0716293764 |
T697630173Author Philip Meek. | |
| 10 Dec 15 to 20 Dec 15 | Royalty Theatre, Sunderland :: V578 listing details L0946791732 |
T739355587For wide-eyed adults and brave children, [Annie Siddons]' dark and delightful tale is a welcome new telling of this traditional favourite. Life is harsh and the angry sun burns down on the parched earth. A desperate father whispers gently to his baby daughter, 'I will never forget you - I love you' and leaves her under a rapunzel plant. With characteristic fun, puppetry, physical theatre, live music and animation, [Kneehigh Theatre] creates a special folktale of loveable rogues, magic pigs, evil brothers and, of course, enduring love, set in an Italian landscape. A fierce, funny and brave heroine fights for her independence, whilst her handsome and good-hearted prince has to find hidden depths to win his one true love.Producer BAC. Company Kneehigh Theatre. Author Annie Siddons. Director Emma Rice. Design Michael Vale. Performer Paul Hunter. Performer Pieter Lawman. Performer Mike Shepherd. Performer Edith Tankus. Performer James Traherne. Performer Kirsty Woodward. | |
| 19 Feb 08 to 23 Feb 08 | Leeds Playhouse (formerly West Yorkshire Playhouse), Leeds :: V977 listing details L1481380386 |
| 5 Feb 08 to 9 Feb 08 | Hall for Cornwall, Truro :: V1183 listing details L1297127380 |
| 29 Jan 08 to 2 Feb 08 | The Lowry, Salford :: V0655996499 listing details L045081930 |
| 18 Dec 07 to 5 Jan 08 | Southbank Centre, West End :: V423 listing details L01603427123 |
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| 8 Apr 23 to 9 Apr 23 | Tyne Theatre and Opera House, Newcastle upon Tyne :: V571 listing details L01721762103 |
| 11 Dec 22 to 31 Dec 22 | The Forum Theatre, Stockport :: V503 listing details L01173856426 |
