A Tale of Us

Sleep is like an old friend I’ve not seen for a long time. She’s stopped returning my calls. But some nights feel sort of magic. Just you and me watching a new day being born.

Ivy’s just had a baby. She’s never felt so full of love – or so alone. Days (and nights) can be tough. But she’s working it out.

A Tale of Us is a brand new play for parents and their babies. Join Ivy and her little one on a funny, frank and magical journey through their first year of life together. Blending drama and multi-sensory playtime in a relaxed and beautifully designed environment, this is a celebration of the wonder, joys and challenges of becoming a new parent.

After each performance there will be a guided Stay and Play session – a chance for everyone to explore the world of the show and meet other parents and babies.

Made for parents with children ages 0-18 months.

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Dates

29 March - Yate Library

2 April - Front Room, Weston Super Mare

11 April - Brycheiniog, Wales

12-13 April - Sterts Arts, Cornwall

15-17 April - Brixton House, London

22 April AM - Alton Library, Hampshire

22 April PM - Farnborough Library, Hampshire

23 April AM - Basingstoke Library, Hampshire

23 April PM - Eastleigh Library, Hampshire

24 April AM - Andover Library, Hampshire

24 April PM - Ringwood Library, Hampshire

25 April AM - Gosport Library, Hampshire

25 April PM - Fareham Library, Hampshire

9 May - Pegasus Theatre, Oxford

12 May AM - Abbots Langley Library, Hertfordshire (tickets available to book in the library)

12 May PM - Oxhey Library, Hertfordshire (tickets available to book in the library)

13 May AM - Royston Library, Hertfordshire (tickets available to book in the library)

13 May PM - Buntington Library, Hertfordshire (tickets available to book in the library)

14 May AM - Woodhall Library, Hertfordshire (tickets available to book in the library)

14 May PM - Hitchin Library, Hertfordshire (tickets available to book in the library)

15 May AM - Tring Library, Hertfordshire (tickets available to book in the library)

15 May PM - North Watford Library, Hertfordshire (tickets available to book in the library)

16 May AM - Cheshunt Library, Hertfordshire (tickets available to book in the library)

16 May PM - Hoddesdon Library, Hertfordshire (tickets available to book in the library)

29 May - Sheffield Theatres

30 May - York Theatre

7 June - Theatre Hullabaloo

30 September - CAST, Doncaster‍

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Creative Team

Written by Sharon Kanolik

‍Directed by Jade Lewis

Designed by Jemima Robinson

Sound Design by Paul Freeman

Lighting Design by Ciaran Cunningham

Movement Direction by Sarita Piotrowski

Performed by Chante Faucher

Stage Management by Iz Brett

Assistant Movement Direction by Holly Weston

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‍Supported by Polka Theatre, Arts Council England and MGCFutures

With thanks to Kirsty Harris, Elena Peña, Shvorne Marks and Laura Hopwood.

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