'Mum and Dad would have loved this. Except... I'm here with you, Oona. Because... you're who I need now. As long as I'm with you, I'm OK. Maybe one day you'll carry me out of this jungle like you carried me in.' Following the tragic death of his father, everyone is keen to help young Will. When his grandmother suggests an Indonesian holiday it's a dream opportunity to encounter the elephants he adores and learn about his own heritage. No-one could foresee the world-changing events of Boxing Day 2004. Or the remarkable elephant who would carry Will deep into the jungle after the Tsunami. But before he can allow the orangutans, monkeys, snakes and other animals to heal his wounds, he has to escape the hunters and their terrifying boss, the evil palm oil king, Mr Anthony. This thrilling and touching tale of healing and the power of nature is set in the magnificent landscape of Cass Sculpture Foundation, against the backdrop of monumental sculptures and dramatic settings.T0761466799Producer Children's Touring Partnership. Adapted by Samuel Adamson. Director Dale Rooks. Director Timothy Sheader. Design Paul Wills. Costume Paul Wills. Design Finn Caldwell (puppetry design and director for Gyre & Gimble). Sound Nick Sagar. Director Georgina Lamb (movement director). Performer Toby Olie (puppetry design and director for Gyre & Gimble). Music Rod Paton (original songs and composition). Music Nick Powell. Music Louise Anna Duggan. Sound Nick Powell. Lighting Paul Anderson. Director Polly Jerrold (casting director). Performer Jemima Bennett (Lilly - some dates). Performer India Brown (Lilly - some dates). Performer Annika Whiston (Lilly - some dates). Performer Kazeem Toisin Amore (Dad / Red Bandana). Performer Liz Crowther (Grandma). Performer Stephen Hoo (Mahout / Kaya). Performer Corinna Powlesland (Dr Geraldine). Performer Jack Sandle (Mr Anthony). Performer Balvinder Sopal (Mum). Performer Darcy Collins (Frank the baby Orangutan). Performer Romina Hytten (puppeteer - Orangutan Mani's Head). Performer Red Davis (puppeteer - Mani's Body). Performer Elisa de Grey (puppeteer for Oona the elephant's trunk). Performer James Charlton (Oona the elephant's head). Performer Michael Peters (Oona the elephant's heart). Performer Wela Mbusi (Oona the elephant's hind). Performer Gareth Aled (alternate puppeteer). Performer Scarlet Wilderink (alternate puppeteer). | |
| 6 Jun 17 to 10 Jun 17 | Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton :: V161 listing details L0703712393 |
| 31 May 17 to 3 Jun 17 | Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury :: V674 listing details L01329727553 |
| 23 May 17 to 27 May 17 | Royal & Derngate, Northampton :: V449 listing details L01591791346 |
| 16 May 17 to 20 May 17 | Theatre Royal Plymouth, Plymouth :: V895 listing details L713957985 |
| 9 May 17 to 13 May 17 | Theatre Royal, Newcastle upon Tyne :: V570 listing details L584026080 |
| 2 May 17 to 6 May 17 | King's Theatre, Edinburgh :: V601 listing details L0322889285 |
| 25 Apr 17 to 29 Apr 17 | Theatre Royal, Norwich :: V72 listing details L0363947127 |
| 18 Apr 17 to 22 Apr 17 | The Lowry, Salford :: V0655996499 listing details L01376567582 |
| 11 Apr 17 to 15 Apr 17 | Leeds Playhouse (formerly West Yorkshire Playhouse), Leeds :: V977 listing details L0362692603 |
| 4 Apr 17 to 8 Apr 17 | Blackpool Grand Theatre, Blackpool :: V518 listing details L76650468 |
| 22 Mar 17 to 25 Mar 17 | Hackney Empire, Outer London :: V309 listing details L01519299659 |
| 14 Mar 17 to 18 Mar 17 | Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe :: V749 listing details L0753550474 |
| 7 Mar 17 to 11 Mar 17 | Sheffield Theatres, Sheffield :: V962 listing details L0152261744 |
| 22 Feb 17 to 25 Feb 17 | Belgrade Theatre, Coventry :: V153 listing details L851060372 |
| 10 Feb 17 to 18 Feb 17 | Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester :: V719 listing details L1712501648 |
T0795184005The cast will be completed by an ensemble of 57 young performers from the local community aged between 9 to 19, alternating performances in two groups, making this Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's largest ever production.Producer Open Air Theatre. Producer Chichester Festival Theatre. Adapted by Samuel Adamson. Director Timonty Sheader. Director Dale Rooks. Design Finn Caldwell (puppets). Design Toby Olie (puppets). Design Paul Wills. Music Rod Paton. Sound Nick Powell (Sound Score). Sound Nick Lidster (for Autograph). Director Jessica Ronane (casting director). Director Nick Lidster (Ensemble casting). Director Barbara Houseman (Season Associate Director). Performer Joshua Fernandes (Will - some dates). Performer Tyler Osborne (Will - some dates). Performer Ava Potter (Will - some dates). Performer Hattie Ladbury (Mum / Geraldine). Performer Ira Mandela Siobhan (Dad / Hunter). Performer Eric Mallett (Grandad / Kaya). Performer Joyce Henderson (Grandma). Performer Stephen Ventura (Mr Anthony). Performer Okorie Chukwu (Red Bandana / Mahout). Performer Laura Cubbitt (puppeteer). Performer Ben Thompson (puppeteer). Performer Michael Taibi (puppeteer). Performer John Leader (puppeteer). Performer Sarah Mardel (puppeteer). Performer Stuart Angell (puppeteer). Performer Fred Davis. Performer Romina Hytten. | |
| 13 May 16 to 12 Jun 16 | Open Air Theatre, West End :: V403 listing details L02078835550 |
T0596309817World Premiere. Suitable for children aged 7+Corporate Sponsor Kenwood. Corporate Sponsor Mercer. Corporate Sponsor University of Chichester. Producer Chichester Festival Theatre. Director Dale Brook. Adapted by Samuel Anderson. Design Andrew D Edwards. Performer Finn Caldwell (puppetry). Performer Toby Olie (puppetry). Company Chichester Festival Youth Theatre. | |
| 2 Aug 15 to 16 Aug 15 | Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester :: V719 listing details L1531808561 |
