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Stylish productions with a hint of mischief and a dab of spectacle for audiences of all ages.

Bringing Down the Moon

Our hit show 'Bringing Down the Moon' based on the book by Jonathan Emmett toured the UK during 2013.

"With just the right balance of storytelling, music, song and audience participation, the cast of four brought the book to life in a way that was engaging and entertaining"
(Salisbury Journal — Jill Harding) Read the full review

"Children, on their feet and dancing, are delighted"
(The Stage — Ronnie Haydon) Read the full review

"Charming production... a lovely way to start off a weekend or holiday morning with the family and put smiles on the faces of old and young."
(Babes About Town) Read the full review

"Children are the most honest critics, and at the end of Bringing Down the Moon there was dancing in the aisles and smiles all round. A charming production "
(The Argus)

"A wonderful experience – it was engaging, interactive and pitched at the right level for our Early Years children. Many thanks."
(Nursery Team, Yerbury School)

Mole burrowing out of the ground sees the moon for the very first time and thinks it is the most beautiful thing he has ever seen and wants to play with it. Mole sets out to pull the moon down but soon finds out that some things are not as easy as they seem, or as close as they look! A heart-warming tale of aspiration, friendship, adventure and a little bit of mischief accompanied by catchy songs, this is the perfect treat for everyone aged 3 and up.

Original cast

Mole: Henry Wyrley-Birch
Rabbit: Victoria Andrews
Hedgehog: John Boylan
Squirrel: Fleur Jeffery

Production team

Director: Ollie Fielding
Based on a book by: Jonathan Emmett
Composer: John Chambers
Designer: Eleanor Field
Lighting designer: Sarah McColgan
Associate producer: Hayley Fielding

Illustration © 2001 Vanessa Cabban
Reproduced by permission of Walker Books Ltd,
London SE1 5HJ www.walker.co.uk

Production photography

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Photos taken by Pamela Raith

Touring schedule

February

16th Salisbury Playhouse 11:00 and 14:00 01722 320 333
17th Jacksons Lane 12:00 and 15:00 020 8341 4421
19th Waterside Arts Centre 11:30 and 14:30 0161 912 5616
20th The Citadel, St Helens 11:00 01744 735436
22nd & 23rd Canada Water Culture Space 13:00 and 15:00 020 8692 4446
24th The Albany, Deptford 13:00 and 15:00 020 8692 4446

March

2nd Z-Arts, Manchester 13:00 0161 226 1912
9th New Wolsey, Ipswich 11:00 and 14:00 01473 295 900
10th Watermans, Brentford 15:00 020 8232 1010
16th Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal 14:00 01539 725 133
23rd The Lights, Andover 13:00 01264 368 368
27th Epsom Playhouse 14:30 01372 742 555

April

3rd Broxbourne Civic Hall 14:30 01992 441 946
6th Buxton Opera House 13:30 and 15:30 0845 127 2190
13th The Mill Studio, Yvonne-Arnaud Guildford 11:00 and 13:00
27th The Met, Bury 11:00 and 13:00 0161 761 2216.

May

4th - 8th The Warren, Brighton Fringe Sat – Mon 11:30
Tue-Wed, 16:00
10th-11th The Arc, Borehamwood Fri 11:00 and 14:00
Sat 14:00
020 8238 7288