A heart-warming retelling of The Ugly Duckling will be coming to the Shoebox Theatre for Christmas. Performed by What Not Theatre, the show has been created for younger children aged 2+ and their families.
Dotty the Duckling was not like her brothers and sisters. Since the day she hatched from her enormous egg she always knew she was a little different from all the other ducklings! Wanting to learn more about the world outside her pond and find out who she really is, she packs her bag and sets off on an epic adventure of discovery.
“The Ugly Duckling has always been a favourite of ours, so we were delighted when the opportunity came up to reimagine it for the Shoebox Theatre. The show is based on Hans Christian Andersen’s original tale, but we have given it a reboot and added a few of our own touches, including a rather plucky ‘Dotty’ the duckling and an adventurous swan inspired by the pilot Amelia Earhart!” said Lucy Hoult, who plays Dotty and co-founded WhatNot Theatre.
The show will also include music by local musician Gary Bamford, which has been composed to appeal to a younger audience.
“We will be using creative storytelling and playful music to inspire the children’s imaginations! Above all, we want the show to be lots of fun and a positive experience for both parents and children. The performances will be relaxed with gentler sound and lighting and none of the ‘rules’ that normally come with a theatre performance. It’s going to be quackers!”
The Ugly Duckling is showing at the Shoebox Theatre from the 20th of December until the 24th with tickets starting from £6. To find out more visit www.shoeboxtheatre.org.uk/whatson
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