'Pigs Bears & Billy Goats Gruff' Play at New Victory

The New Victory Theater presents Pigs, Bears and Billy Goats Gruff, by Australia's award-winning Patch Theatre Company to run from March 28 through April 6.  In the kitchen of an old country house, three storytellers and a musician bring to life four classic children's tales with only a table, three chairs, a small collection of household items.

"An evocative mix of storytelling, design and live music gives rise to surprising, humorous and vivid adaptations of three traditional favorites – The Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, and The Three Billy Goats Gruff alongside a lesser known classic – The Three Feathers.  Pigs, Bears and Billy Goats Gruff is a subtle and funny theatrical performance that contains enough intrigue and adventure to captivate both children and their parents. The production boasts Patch Theatre Company's trademark eloquence, simplicity and stage invention, bringing inventive imagery to old tales that remain as relevant to children today as they have always been," describe press notes.

David Brown directs Pigs, Bears and Billy Goats Gruff.  Musical director is Stuart Day, choreographer is Jenn Havelberg, designer is Dean Hills, and lighting designer is David Green.

The cast includes: Jacqy Phillips, Stephen Sheehan, Astrid Pill or Eileen Darley, Stuart Day or Belinda Gehlert.

Performance Schedule for Pigs, Bears and Billy Goats Gruff

Friday, March 28 at 5PM, Saturday March 29 at 11AM & 3PM, Sunday March 30 at 11AM & 3PM (Talk Back following 3PM show), Friday April 4 at 5PM (Talk Back following show), Saturday April 5 at 11AM & 3PM (Sign interpreted performance 3PM) and Sunday April 6 at 11AM & 3PM.

This show is best enjoyed by children ages 4 to 7. Ticket holders can participate in a free Lower Lobby activity, which will be open one hour before the show and end half an hour afterward.

Tickets for Pigs, Bears and Billy Goats Gruff are $12.50 (balcony), $25 (mezzanine) and $35 (orchestra, front mezzanine).   Those who purchase tickets to this show and at least two other New Victory productions during the 2007-08 season automatically become Members and save 30% on tickets to all New Vic shows for the entire season.

On sale now at www.NewVictory.org, call 646-223-3010 (Mon-Fri 12noon-8pm; Sat 10am-8pm; Sun 10am-5pm), fax at 646-562-2200, or visit The New Victory Theater Box Office (229 West 42nd St) Box office hours: Sunday & Monday 11am-5 pm; Tuesday-Saturday 12 noon-7 pm

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