TIME FOR THE JUNIORS

Many of my recent posts have concentrated on Nursery and Infant children, and I have given you some insight into the plays we have for the 2 to 7 years age range.

I now intend spending some time with Key Stage Two, that is the 7 to 11 age range, and some of what I cover will be appropriate for young seniors as well.

I shall start with my all-time favourite:

“HENRY VIII”

If your studies include The Tudors, this is an absolute must and, if you don’t, have it for the pure entertainment and enjoyment.

With two actors and a myriad of props and costumes, we portray no less than fifteen different characters; Henry, of course, and his Six Wives, Grave Diggers, Executioners, The Pope, Cardinal Wolsey, a Court Jester. (I hope I haven’t forgotten any.)

Historically accurate, but with much licence, Henry is portrayed throughout his tumultuous life from the death of Henry Tudor to his own demise.

Songs, music and humour abound in this 70 minute production with more than a little audience participation, particularly when one of the less fortunate wives is led to her execution. (We ensure the axe is well sharpened so not too much blood splatter, and the head falls neatly into the basket.)

I urge you to look at some of the pictures and reviews. You will then understand why so many schools book it year after year.

A few pictures to savour until I write again, Albert…..

HAPPY 25TH ANNIVERSARY AESOP’S

Who would have thought when we launched our first play on the Ides of March,1999 I would be here today writing this!

YES, on the 15^th March 1999 Karen and Glenn performed “The Story of Aesop’s Fables” at Springhallow School in Ealing.

Having always loved Aesop’s Fables at school, Karen Brooks, the proprietor of Aesop’s Touring Theatre Company (ATTC) and principal actor decided to write a play. At the time it was nothing more than an idea.

Karen produced leaflets and circulated them to schools in London. She was truly amazed at the response; 70 bookings before Christmas that year!

So, truly amazed but delighted, she formed the company we now have and proceeded to write more plays.

Today we have ten SCRIPTED PLAYS and literally dozens of DRAMA WORKSHOPS that are ever growing.

We have created productions to celebrate occasions whether they be for children or adults, and still do.

We have and will perform nationally and abroad. There is no limit to the challenges we meet. Just ask and we will rise to the occasion.

When they say “The World is your Oyster”. That has certainly been true of us.

Some shots from our productions:

Until next time, Albert.......