Theatre

Why The Whales Came

Date: Tuesday, Jul 11 2017 - Saturday, Jul 15 2017
Venue: Tobacco Factory Theatres
Price: £9
Artists
Danyah Miller, Michael Morpurgo

Multi-award-winning performer and storyteller Danyah Miller vividly brings to life this tale by Michael Morpurgo.

Created by the same team behind the acclaimed and much-loved production of I Believe in Unicorns, Why The Whales Came is full of fun, mystery and adventure.

Children Gracie and Daniel have been forbidden to go near the mysterious and seemingly dangerous Birdman. But messages and clues intrigue them and, after being lost at sea in the fog and stranded on his tiny island, they begin to unravel the Birdman’s secrets, the villagers’ fears and superstitions and learn why the whales came to the island.

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Tue 11-Fri 14 1pm & 7pm/Sat 15 11.30am & 2.30pm, £9. Ages 7+. NB Relaxed Performance Thu 13 1pm: specially adapted for audiences with additional needs.

For more info, www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/why-the-whales-came

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By steve wright, Friday, Jun 9 2017

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  • Storytelling
  • Theatre And Storytelling

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