Sunflowers and Sheds
Ages 4+With Frank’s family so far away, he passes the time on his beloved allotment. When the plot next door becomes empty, he really looks forward to meeting his new neighbour. Until she arrives that is!
Isabella and her cheeky chickens soon disrupt Frank’s peaceful routine. She grows flowers, he grows vegetables. She loves to sing and chat and he loves nothing more than a quiet cup of tea. Things come to a head when Frank discovers Isabella in his shed, but he misunderstands the reason why.
Staged on lovingly recreated life-size allotments, this story about two lonely people, an old man and a young Ukrainian woman, who both understand the heartache of missing their families, reminds us that with the breaking down of barriers, friendship can grow in the most unlikely conditions.
Running time: 50 minutes
Reviews
"A living picture book"
BBC Scotland"Spellbinding tale of friendship and growth"
The Stage"Crammed with magical moments"
The Herald Scotland"Beautifully and confidently made"
Lyn GardnerCast/Creative
Scripted by: Gilly Baskeyfield & Dot Wood
Directed by: Gilly Baskeyfield
Designer: Joss Matzen
Composer: Tayo Akinbode
Production History
UK National Tour Summer 2012 including Imaginate Festival, Lakeside Arts Centre and Warwick Arts Centre.
UK National Tour Autumn/Winter 2010 including Christmas at Birmingham Rep.
Schools Pilot Tour Summer 2010