Hop Along To See The World Premiere of The Wabbit King |
- Published: Friday, 23 May 2014 00:39
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Rafe and Zizzi find each other again (Elaine Hartley, Amy Bowden, Emily Essery, Oliver Swinton, Adam Ryan). The Wabbit King by Chris Chambers of Another Way Theatre Company was inspired by a traditional Indian tale and produced as a pilot project with professional actors and the community at The Arc in June 2013. Following it's huge success with sell out shows it has been adapted into a puppet show with 'Wabbits' designed by Jill “Wiggy” Wilson. Chris grew up in Caterham and wrote his first musical ‘Gunpowder, Treason & Plot’ at the age of 15 whilst attending Caterham School where it was also performed by the students. Chris now lives in Warlingham with his wife Nicky and daughter Rosie who attends Warlingham Village Primary School. Wiggy grew up in Oxted and trained at Reigate Design College and now lives in Limpsfield and is a local professional designer. The puppetry, narrative and songs deliver important messages about bullying and diversity bringing the wonderful 'wagical world of Wabbits' to life. When an angry lion threatens the safety of The Wabbit Kingdom, it is Rafe Rarebit that finds himself on an epic adventure with an extraordinary task. His journey is full of twists and turns as he meets a stone lioness, a wise old snake, a crazy witch, a talking pond and some comic rapping owls. Bhubesi the Lion threatens to eat Billy the Bully (Emily Essery, Oliver Swinton). The Wabbit King is a family show but is particularly suitable for age 5+ and it runs about one hour and 15 minutes.
The Wabbit King Venue Dates Spring 2014 The Arc, Caterham 01883 330380 www.the-arc-caterham.co.uk as part of the Caterham Festival Sun 25 May; 8,15 & 22 June 11am & 2pm Sat 24 May & 21 June 3pm & 6pm
Dugdale Centre, Enfield 020 8807 6680 www.dugdalecentre.co.uk as part of the Skewbald Children’s Theatre Festival Wed 28 May 4pm
Fairfield Halls, Croydon 020 8688 9291 www.fairfield.co.uk Fri 30 & Sat 31 May 11am & 2pm
The Barn Theatre, Oxted 01959 561811 www.barntheatreoxted.co.uk as part of their 90th Anniversary celebrations Sun 1 June 4.30pm & 7pm
Christ Church, Purley 01883 330380 www.anotherwaytheatre.co.uk as part of the Purley Festival Wed 25–Fri 27 June 5pm; Sat 28 June 11am Sat 28 & Sun 29 June 1-5pm on the Rotary Field as part of the Finale Week-end The Witch comes back to haunt Bhubesi the Lion (Amy Bowden, Oliver Swinton). |