TWO MAGICAL SHOWS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
AT THE LUCKY CHANCE - FROME.
For adults and brave children (8+)​​
THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL & HAPPIER TALES
Directed by Emma Rice
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After last year’s sell out success, our magical production The Little Match Girl And Happier Tales is back!
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As the Little Match Girl struggles to survive, she strikes her precious matches to keep warm. Each match conjures a new story, and we hold her hand as she tumbles down this rabbit hole of folk tales. Inspired by the beautiful and poignant Hans Christian Andersen tale, and interweaving it with The Princess and the Pea and The Emperor’s New Clothes, The Little Match Girl and Happier Tales reveals a spellbinding world of magic and mystery.
Steeped in the metaphor and meaning that run through Andersen’s enduring stories, this will be an event to delight, transport, move and surprise. For adults and brave children alike, expect music, puppetry, dark magic... and perhaps some modern truths that we all might rather remain hidden.
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“Theatre to snuggle down into on a frosty night.” The Guardian
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“An exquisite spell of a show... irreverent and funny.” The Telegraph
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“A hilarious and heartbreaking collection of fairy tales.” Time Out
Directed by Emma Rice. Based on the original production written and co-adapted by Joel Horwood and Emma Rice. Music by Ian Ross. Choreography by Annie-Lunnette Deakin-Foster. With special thanks to Vicki Mortimer whose wonderful costumes bring such magic to the production.
The Little Match Girl and Other Happier Tales was originally produced by and performed at Shakespeare’s Globe, London, and Bristol Old Vic.
This production is supported by FROME TOWN COUNCIL
An enchanting puppet show for ages 3 and up.
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Wise Children and Silent Tide present
Hans Christian Andersen’s
THE UGLY DUCKLING
Directed by Mike Shepherd with puppets by Lyndie Wright​​
When Mother Duck’s eggs start to hatch, one of her ducklings is a little bit different from the others. He’s larger, clumsier and just, well, not quite like the rest…
This beautiful new show from Kneehigh’s Mike Shepherd fuses storytelling, live music and puppets from Lyndie Wright (The Little Angel) to bring the beloved Hans Christian Andersen tale to life in a sweet, silly and sometimes sad show for children aged three and up.
Running time: approximately 45 minutes.