The Happy Prince
T01857576491
High above the city sparkles the golden statue of The Happy Prince. One night a little swallow on his way to Egypt rests at his feet. Splish splosh...the little bird thinks it's raining and shivers...he looks up and realises it is not rain but real tears falling from the statue's eyes. The statue wants the little swallow to help him but it is growing colder, what is he to do?
Archive :: production:T01857576491, kids show:S1206, venue:V120
Production details
Adapted from the classic children's story by Oscar Wilde telling the tale of the friendship between the statue of the Happy Prince and a little swallow who alights between his feet on his way to Egypt for the winter. The story portrays a picture of urban wealth and poverty struggling side by side. Using acting, puppetry and large animated sculptures, the performance contrasts the harsh realities of a city in winter with breathtaking scenes of the warm Egyptian paradise that awaits the little swallow. Interlacing the narrative line is spell-binding music specially composed by Andrew Dodge, making this a magical experience for children and adults alike. Age 5+ MET Studio
