BRAND NEW CHILDREN’S THEATRE FESTIVAL ANNOUNCED IN CORAM’S FIELDS PERFORM IN THE PARK
Acclaimed children’s drama school Perform today announce Central London’s first ever children’s theatre festival, opening this summer in Coram’s Fields, Bloomsbury. The six-week festival includes four musicals, including two original productions and opens on 28 and 29 July, with previews from 22 July and running until 28 August.
The line-up includes, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Lost The Plot Theatrical’s smash hit musical adventure for 2-7-year-olds. For 3-8-year-olds,Elephant and Piggie’s “We are in a play!” will be staged, based on Mo Willems book Elephant and Piggie, and directed by Steve Elias. Following this, Perform’s brand-new Caribbean adventure titled Mermaids & Pirates, will be presented for ages 4-11. Finally, for ages 7-14 Perform have produced another original show, The Dream, inspired by Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, rebooted for a new generation.
Lucy Quick, Principal of Perform said today :”We are thrilled to launch London’s first ever tailor-made Children’s Theatre Festival, Perform in the Park, in Coram’s Fields this July and August. With adverse programme of entertainment on offer including two brand new musicals-children will not only see some brilliant shows but also enjoy spending time in the park before and after. With ticket prices starting at £14.50, we hope that means that many families will be able to enjoy this unique theatre experience this summer. ”
Lost the Plot Theatrical present
THE THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF
Book, Music and Lyrics by Richard Brindley and Edward Johnson; Directed by Richard Brindley;
24 July – 27 August, various times
Press performances: 28 and 29 July at 10.30am
Ages: 2-7
On a grassy hill, in the middle of the countryside, there lived The Three Billy Goats Gruff. They never stopped eating and before long they had eaten everything, they could get their hooves on! The only option is to go looking for more food.
Hold on to your horns and join the three billy goats on their wild and wacky adventure, as they bravely cross the rickety bridge to greener pastures. But who will they meet along the way as they TRIP TRAP over the bridge?
With lots of catchy songs, funky dances to clap along to and a rapping troll to boot, this interactive, family fun show is the perfect summer treat for little ones and the big kids that bring them!
Perform productions presents
ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE’S: “WE ARE IN A PLAY!”
Written by Mo Willems; Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma; Directed by Steve Elias
23 July – 20 August, various times
Press performances: 28 and 29 July at 12:45pm
Ages: 3 – 8
Get ready for a musical experience straight from the pages of Mo Willems’ award-winning best-selling children’s books that will leave audiences doing the Flippy Floppy Floory dance all night long! An elephant named Gerald and a pig named Piggie are best, best, “bestus” friends, but Gerald worries that something could go wrong that would end their friendship.
Piggie is not worried at all. She’s even happier and more excited than usual. That’s because she and Gerald are invited to a party hosted by the Squirrelles, three singing squirrels who love to have a good time.
And so, begins a day when anything is possible.
Filled with beloved characters and lively songs, Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” is a perfect way to introduce young people to theatre.
Perform productions presents
MERMAIDS & PIRATES
Written and Directed by Will Barnett
22 July – 28 August, various times
Press performances: 29 July at 3:15pm
Ages: 4 – 11
When Long Gone Silver and his hapless pirates sail up to Treasure Island, they’re not expecting Marina and her super-cool mermaids. Chaos ensues and, after The Sacred Coconut goes missing, it’s down to singing parrot Rita Conchita and her friends to save the day.
With a galley of larger-than-life characters including Jack, the Seasick Pirate, shy mermaid Myrtle and Coco, Queen Of The Island, Mermaids & Pirates is a one-hour musical packed with calypso-infused songs, salsa-inspired dancing and laugh-out-loud humour.
Perform productions presents:
THE DREAM
Written and Directed by Will Barnett
27 July – 28 August, various times
Press Performances: 29 July at 3:15pm, 5:15pm.
Ages: 7 – 14
Social media is going mad for the star-studded engagement of footballer Theseus and his popstar fiancée, Hippolyta. But, when tech bro billionaire, Oberon, goes up against Titania for the streaming rights to the wedding, a quartet of young celebrities get caught up in his schemes. Meanwhile, will Bottom and his Dude Mechanicals get a shot at fame and fortune
With media moguls, popstars, YouTubers and fashion influencers, The Dream brings Shakespeare’s classic A Midsummer Night’s Dream bang up to date with an hour of infectious songs, exuberant dancing and hilarious dialogue. This is a celebrity sensation everybody can enjoy.
Coram’s Fields
93 Guilford St
London
WC1N 1DN
Box office: 020 7255 9120 / https://www.perform.org.uk/pitp/contact/pitp/whatson
HREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF
Tickets from: £14.50
Running time: approx 50 minutes
Press performance: 28 and 29 July at 10.30am.
Ages: 2-7
ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE’S: “WE ARE IN A PLAY!”
Tickets from: £17.50
Running time: approx 60 minutes
Press performance: 28 and 29 July at 12:45pm
Ages: 3 – 8
MERMAIDS & PIRATES
Tickets from: £17.50
Running time: approx 60 minutes
Press performance: 29 July at 3:15pm
Ages: 4 – 11
THE DREAM
Tickets: £17.50
Running time: approx 60 minutes
Press Performance: 29 July at 3:15pm, 5:15pm.
Ages: 7 – 14
