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.
- Designed by Kevin Jenkins
- Movement Director : Maria Cassar
- Lighting Design by Alexandra Stafford
- Sound Design by Lee Affen
- Stage Manager by Holly Wright
- Dramaturgy by Mike Kenny
- Puppetry by Stephen Tiplady
- Production Manager by Natalie Welch
- Producer Tom Dixon
- Assistant Stage Manager Miriam Baalcke
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
Anna Hibiscus' Song Performance Dates
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.
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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
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
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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