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The Crash of the Elysium been created by Punchdrunk, pioneers in immersive theatre and is a live Doctor Who theatre adventure in which the audience is the star of the show. There will be performances for schools as well as for families and older audiences. New Wolsey chief executive Sarah Holmes and Borough Council leader David Ellesmere both welcome the project, which it is hoped will bring new audiences into Ipswich as well as captivating its present ones. MIF and the BBC invite you to an extraordinary live event for children aged 6-12 and their families Award-winning theatre company Punchdrunk join forces with the Doctor Who team to create an unforgettable new show especially for MIF 2011. Punchdrunk are world famous for their immersive theatre spectaculars. Following their sold-out, smash hit 'It Felt Like a Kiss' at MIF 2009, they return to thrill and amaze in what will be one of the most talked about shows of this year's festival. In The Crash of the Elysium children become the stars of an exhilarating live Doctor Who adventure. Funded by the National Lottery through the Olympic Lottery Distributor. Please note that this show is specially made for children aged 6-12. Children outside this age range will not be admitted, nor will adults unless they are accompanying children as part of the Family Performances.

Cast/Performers

Chris Hannon, Daniel Millar, Edward Halsted, Fran Moulds, Joe Ransom, Joshua Hemmings, Kathryn McGarr, Leigh Symonds, Matt Odell, Matthew Blake, Mercy Ojelade, Rob Wilson, Sarah Sweeney, Ted Holden, Tom Godwin

Creatives/Company

Author: Tom MacRae (based on an original idea by Steven Moffatt)
Producer(s): Manchester International Festival, BBC, London 2012 Festival, Salford City Council
Company: Punchdrunk
Director: Felix Barrett
Design(s): Livi Vaughan, Beatrice Minns
Lighting: Paul Normandale
Sound: Stephen Dobbie