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A Utopia Theatre and Sheffield Theatres Production

Anna Hibiscus' Song

A Utopia Theatre and Sheffield Theatres Production

“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.

Adapted for the stage and Directed by Mojisola Kareem-Elufowoju from the book Anna Hibiscus’ Song by Atinuke and Lauren Tobia, arranged by permission from Walker Books Ltd.

Performance Dates

Sheffield Theatres, Playhouse:   Fri 7 – Sat 15 July.
The Montgomery, Sheffield:   Tue 18 & Weds 19 July.
Terry Wright Community Hall, Sheffield:   Thur 20 July.
Verdon Recreation Centre, Burngreave, Sheffield:   Fri 21 July.
Stannington Community Centre, Sheffield:   Sat 22 July.
Riverside Library, Rotherham:   Mon 24 & Tue 25 July.
Leeds Central Library:   Thur 27 & Fri 28 July.
Zest Centre & Sports Hall, Upperthorpe, Sheffield:   Sat 29 & Sun 30 July.

Pay What You Can tickets available at most venues

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

Maya Thompson

Auntie Jolie and Storyteller

Saskia Rose

Anna Hibiscus and Storyteller

Download the Anna Hibiscus' Song Activity Pack - full of creative activities and ideas inspired by the show to do in the classroom or at home.
Download the images from the Activity Pack if you want bigger versions to use in the classroom.
Download the programme of Anna Hibiscus' Song from Sheffield Theatres
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.

Adapted for the stage and directed by Mojisola Kareem-Elufowoju.

Performance Dates

Sheffield Theatres, Playhouse

Friday 7 – Saturday 15 July - Book tickets

The Montgomery, Sheffield

Tuesday 18 & Wednesday 19 July - Book tickets

Terry Wright Community Hall, Sheffield

Thursday 20 July 6 pm - Book tickets

Verdon Recreation Centre, Burngreave, Sheffield

Friday 21 July 4.30pm – Book tickets

Stannington Community Centre, Sheffield

Saturday 22 July 2 pm - Book tickets

Riverside Library, Rotherham

Monday 24 July 2 pm – Book tickets
Monday 24 July 5.30 pm – Book tickets
Tuesday 25 July 11am - Book tickets
Tuesday 25 July 2pm – Book tickets

Leeds Central Library

Thursday 27 & Friday 28 July - Book tickets

Zest Centre & Sports Hall, Upperthorpe, Sheffield

Saturday 29 July 2 pm – Book tickets Saturday 29 July 5 pm – Book tickets Sunday 30 July 11 am – Book tickets Sunday 30 July 2pm - Book tickets

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