Now available for touring in Spring 2027.
This beautiful production uses magical theatrical chamber music to gently explore childhood and belonging and was inspired by the book Beegu written and illustrated by Alexis Deacon. Featuring fabulous music for Violin, Viola and Cello as well as singing, drumming and lots of fun and games, Strange Creatures is a musical adventure to delight children and their families alike.
For children aged 3 – 7 and their families/schools.
Made in partnership with Nottingham Library Service, Strange Creatures previously toured libraries across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire in May/June 2019 as part of the Nottingham Lakeside Arts Wheee! Festival on tour and toured again during Autumn 2022.
Creative Team (2026 Remount)
Director: Zoe Waterman
Musical Director: Sophie Rivlin
Producers: Liz Muge and Sam Watkins
Strange Creatures is performed by arrangement with Penguin Random House Children’s Publishers UK, a Penguin Random House company.
The production was originally made in 2019 in collaboration with Nottingham City Libraries, Inspire: Culture, Learning and Libraries and Nottingham Lakeside Arts at University of Nottingham and with support from Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Music Hub
The original production was directed by Martin Berry with design led by Helen Fownes-Davies assisted by Laura Pennell and Sophie Geen from Nottingham Trent University, BS (hons) Theatre Design, School of Art and Design.
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