A Utopia Theatre and Sheffield Theatres Production
Anna Hibiscus' Song
“Today we offer you a story of happiness. Of self-discovery. Of song. And of dance!”
This is the story of a young girl named Anna Hibiscus. Anna lives in amazing Africa. Ibadan, Nigeria to be exact.
Anna Hibiscus is so filled with happiness that she feels like she might float away. And the more she talks to her family about it, the more her happiness grows! There’s only one thing to do...Sing!
Told through music, dance, puppetry and traditional African storytelling, this theatrical adaptation of Atinuke’s much loved children’s book will have you beaming from ear to ear.
For children aged 3+ and their grown-ups.
- Designed by Kevin Jenkins
- Movement Director : Maria Cassar
- Lighting Design by Alexandra Stafford
- Sound Design by Lee Affen
- Stage Manager by Holly Wright
- Puppet Maker Amelia Pimlott
- Assistant Stage Manager: Becky Summerling
- Dramaturgy by Mike Kenny
- Puppetry by Stephen Tiplady
- Production Manager by Lisa Hood
- Producer Tom Dixon
- Technical Stage Manager Shay McCourt
- Deputy Stage Manager Miriam Baalcke
Adapted for the stage and Directed by Mojisola Kareem from the book Anna Hibiscus’ Song by Atinuke and Lauren Tobia, arranged by permission from Walker Books Ltd.
2024 TOUR
- Bristol Old Vic 28 - 31 August
- Hull Truck 3 September
- York Theatre Royal 5 - 7 September
- The Maltings 11 - 12 September
- Quarry Theatre 14 - 15 September
- Cast 20 - 21 September
- Tiny Ideas Festival 28 September
- Capital Theatre 3 - 5 October
- Unicorn Theatre 9 - 13 October
2023 TOUR
- Sheffield Theatres Playhouse 7 - 15 July
- The Montgomery 18 - 19 July
- Terry Wright Community Hall 20 July
- Verdon Recreation Centre 21 July
- Stannington Community Centre 22 July
- Riverside Library 24 - 25 July
- Leeds Central Library 27 - 28 July
- Zest Centre & Sports Hall 29 - 30 July
CAST
Althea Burey
Mama, Angel and Storyteller
Dorthea Darby
Grandmother, Uncle Tunde, Benz and Storyteller
Julius Obende
Papa, on-stage musician and Storyteller
Malick Bojang
Grandfather, Chocolate and Storyteller
Saskia Rose
Anna Hibiscus and Storyteller
Kehinde Bankole
Auntie Jolie and Storyteller
Discover our Learning Guide
for schools and families.
Find out more about amazing Africa, make a garden just like Anna’s, create patterns like those on the costumes from the show, make a bird puppet and more!
