Details

A royal wedding, a missing princess, a brutal murder and the mysterious nightingale are what Pippa Rizzi and the young lad from the local coffee shop come up against in their quest to discover the truth behind a charade of political events inside the royal palace in “the neighbouring kingdom across the border”. This rattling good yarn is based on some of Hans Christian Andersen's best loved stories (The Swineherd, The Princess and the Pea, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Ugly Duckling, The Flying Trunk and The Nightingale) and makes a perfect pre Christmas treat for adults and children, especially fans of Michael Rosen, Roald Dahl, and J.K. Rowling. Comedy, secrets and magic abound. Terje Tveit has skilfully woven classical narratives into an intriguing piece of theatre for audiences of all ages from 12 upwards.

Cast/Performers

James Burton, David Dimitriou, Paul Hampton, Jenni Lea-Jones, Abigail Longstaffe, Pearl Marsland, Simon Mathis, Steven Rodgers, Amy Westgarth, Kerry Wood, Kerensa York

Creatives/Company

Author: Terje Tveit (based on fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen)
Producer: Rosemary Branch Theatre
Company: Ibsen Stage Company
Director: Terje Tveit
Choreographer: Federica Zurleni
Lighting: Sally Ferguson