Wriggle Dance Theatre Presents National Tour of ONCE IN A BLUE MOON, Now thru Jan 25
By: BWW News Desk Sep. 13, 2014
After a hugely successful Midlands tour, Wriggle Dance Theatre will be touring nationally with 'Once in a Blue Moon' an interactive dance theatre piece for children aged 3 - 6 years and their grown - ups.
'Once in a Blue Moon' is based on a story about the moon's birthday party. The audience get to make a personal birthday card for the moon in pre show activities before joining the performers as they search for the moons whereabouts. They journey through strange lands and meet some curious characters along the way in this truly magical experience. The show incorporates dance and live music with interactivity woven throughout the performance, moving the audience seamlessly from moments of viewing to moments of participation.
Wriggle Dance Theatre is based in Northamptonshire and is supported by Arts Council England. Wriggle specialise in dance performance for young children and families. Wriggle creates unique interactive shows, which offer audiences structured interactive moments as well as opportunities for free play, combining dance, theatre, live music and comedy. At the heart of Wriggle's vision is a passion for children and an understanding of their potential as dance critics, creators, and performers.
'Once in a Blue Moon' is produced in association with The Core at Corby Cube will be touring from September 2014, opening at The Core at Corby Cube today, Sat 13th September 2014.
Reviews and audience feedback
'The performance is magical and captivating, whilst being cozy and welcoming. Well written and beautifully performed'.
Ruth Freed, Toddle About Magazine, October 2013
A fantastic show! 'Brilliantly devised and wonderfully performed. Poetic, magical, heart-warming, imaginative and fun. I couldn't have wished for a better show for my boy's first theatre experience!'
Audience Member - Midlands Arts Centre
So accessible, enjoyable and inspiring for both children and adults alike, a perfect set up for young wriggly children.
Audience member - Stamford Arts Centre
- Running time 55 mins.
- A list of all tour dates follows:
Fri 12th - school show Sat 13th Sep - 11am & 2pm
The Core at Corby Cube
Corby
Tel: 01536 470470
Sun 21st Sep - 11.30am & 2.30pm
Cambridge Junction
Cambridge
Tel: 01223 511511
Tues 23rd Sep
Invited audiences only
The Royal Spa Centre
Leamington Spa
Tel: 01926 334418
www.royalspacentreandtownhall.co.uk
Sat 27th Sep - 11.30am & 2pm
The Brewery Arts Centre
Kendal
Tel: 01539 725133
Sun 28th Sep - 11.30am & 3pm
Pavilion Dance South West
Bournemouth
Tel: 01202 203630
Fri 3rd - 1pm schools show Sat 4th Oct - 11am & 3pm
The Egg, Theatre Royal Bath
Bath
Tel: 01225 448844
www.theatreroyal.org.uk/the-egg
Sat 11th - Sun 12th Oct - 11am & 2pm
Fairfield Halls
Croydon
Tel: 020 88669291
Sat 18th Oct
The Firestation
Windsor
Tel: 01753 866865
Sat 25th Oct - 10.30am & 1pm
Z-arts
Manchester
Tel: 0161 232 6089
Mon 27th Oct - 1pm & 3pm
The Atkinson
Southport
Tel: 01704 533333
Tues 28th Oct - 11am & 2pm
The Garage
Norwich
Tel: 01603 283382
Thurs 30th Oct - 11am & 2.30pm
Burnley Arts Centre
Burnley
Tel: 01282 458655
Sat 1st Nov - 11am & 1pm
Queens Hall Arts Centre
Hexham
Tel: 01434 652477
Sun 2nd Nov - 11am & 2pm
University of Bedfordshire Theatre
Bedford
Tel: 01234 793197
Sat 8th Nov - 11.30am & 2pm
The Riverfront
Newport
Tel: 01633 656679
Sat 15th Nov - 11am & 2pm
Half Moon
London
Tel: 020 7709 8900
Sun 23rd Nov - 1pm & 3pm
The Civic
Barnsley
Tel: 01226 327000
Sat 29th - Sun 30th - 1pm & 4pm
Warwick Arts Centre
Coventry
Tel: 0247 6524524
Sun 14th Dec - 11am & 2pm
Arena Theatre
Wolverhampton
Tel: 01902 321321
Sat 10th Jan - 11am & 2pm
Pegasus Theatre
Oxford
Tel: 01865 812150
Sun 25th Jan - 1pm & 3pm
The Albany
London
Tel: 020 86924446
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