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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.

Performers Luisa Guerreiro, Barnaby Southgate.
Author Brendan Murray. Producer York Theatre Royal. Company Tutti Frutti. Director Wendy Harris. Music Dominic Sales. Design Catherine Chapman. Director Ruth Tyson-Jones (movement).