Little Gift
Ages 3-7 YearsTed is a lonely old soul, living all alone in a busy town. One day his life is changed forever when a mysterious helping hand steps in and turns his life upside down.
Little Gift is a tender and warm one-person show about friendship, unwrapping the joy of breaking a lonely routine. It provides a visual feast with a quirky and creative set plus an all-encompassing soundscape. Including original music and intriguing imagery, the story contains plenty of space for young children to project their understanding of a gently unfolding narrative filled with optimism and hope.
Reviews
"A kindly and magical 50 minutes"
The Scotsman"A joy to watch"
Scots Art"A wonderfully emotional show"
Cast/Creative
Co-creator and Director: Andy Manley
Co-creator: Gilly Baskeyfield
Composer: Mark Melville
Designer/Production and Touring Director: Joss Matzen
Lighting Designer: Adam Carree
Puppet Maker: Shona Reppe
Production History
Christmas Residency 2020 at the North Wall, Oxford
Christmas Residency 2019 at The Tramshed
Kilkenny Arts Festival Summer 2019
UK National Tour Spring 2019 including Nottingham Lakeside Arts, Traverse Theatre and the egg
Christmas Residency 2018 at The Lowry
School’s Pilot Tour Autumn 2018