EMILY BROWN AND THE THING Makes US Premiere At New Victory
By: Julie Musbach Dec. 18, 2018
Tall Stories (Gruffalo, New Vic 2015 & 2004; The Snail and the Whale, New Vic 2014, Snow White, New Vic 2003) returns with an imaginative musical adventure based on the much-loved book by Cressida Cowell (How to Train your Dragon) and Neal Layton. Something MONSTROUS is keeping Emily Brown awake...how will she ever get to sleep with the Thing making such a racket?! A friendly but woeful creature, the Thing has lost his Cuddly in the Dark and Scary Wood and won't stop crying. Plucky, brave and determined to save the day, Emily and her trusty sidekick, Stanley the rabbit, leap into action. Following sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, a UK tour and international performances at the Sydney Opera House, in Dubai, Hong Kong and Paris, Emily Brown and the Thing makes its U.S. Premiere at The New Victory Theater to begin its North American tour. Come see the irrepressible Emily Brown this winter at The New Victory Theater from January 26 - February 3, 2019.
Tall Stories, an internationally renowned London based theater company, brings great stories to life for audiences of all ages. The company was founded in 1997 by joint artistic directors Olivia Jacobs and Toby Mitchell. Since then, the company has produced 27 original shows which have toured throughout the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. Tall Stories has become internationally recognized for its exciting blend of storytelling theater, original music and lots of laughs.
The company has paid exquisite attention to detail in this charming show that "constantly amuses, delights and enthralls" (The Stage). Audiences familiar with the children's classic will recognize Neil Layton's equally delightful art incorporated into the design of the show.
Emily Brown and the Thing is directed by Oliva Jacobs, featuring Sophie Alice as Emily Brown, Sam Buitekant as the Thing, and Jordan Turner as Stanley. On the creative team, Jacobs is joined by creative producer Toby Mitchell, associate director Sam Conway, Scenic and Costume Designer Isla Shaw, puppet designer Yvonne Stone, lighting designer James Whiteside, choreographer Luanna Priestman, associate choreographer Morag Cross, music and lyrics by Jon Fiber and Andy Shaw for JollyGoodTunes, company stage manager Matt Llewellyn Smith, costume supervisor Lisa Aitken, scenic construction worker Madison Opera, costumier Christine Atkinson, knitter Hannah Alton, and wig maker Diana Hudson.
Learn more about Emily Brown and the Thing at NewVictory.org.
Public Performance Schedule:
- Saturday, January 26 at 11am
- Saturday, January 26 at 3pm*
- Sunday, January 27 at 11am
- Saturday, February 2 at 11am / 3pm
- Sunday, February 3 at 11am
*sign-interpreted performance and Autism-friendly performance
Emily Brown and the Thing has a running time of 55 minutes with no intermission, and is recommended for ages 4 to 7.
Ticket Information
Full-price tickets for Emily Brown and the Thing start at $25. Tickets are available online (http://www.newvictory.org/boxoffice) and by phone (646.223.3010).
To purchase tickets in person, the New Victory box office is located at 209 West 42nd Street (between 7th / 8th Avenues). Box office hours are Sunday & Monday from 11am-5pm and Tuesday through Saturday from 12pm-7pm.
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