Say hello to the cast and creative team for our brand-new circus musical extravaganza The Little Prince, playing from 6 – 30 December.
The company of talented actors and circus artists – who will perform alongside a 24-person strong local youth ensemble – will include Joshua Frazer who will play ‘Prince’, Rosalind Ford as ‘Pilot’, Tilly Lee Kronick as ‘Rose / Fox’, Hazel Lam as ‘Fox / Rose’, Ben Kaufman as ‘Drunkard / Lamplighter / King’, and Freya Stokka as ensemble.
Based on the much-loved story by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, audiences of all ages will join the planet-hopping prince on an intergalactic adventure like no other. Joyously adapted for the stage by Metta Theatre complete with spectacular circus performers and enchanting original songs, this uplifting tale of friendship and imagination is the perfect family treat this festive season.
The Little Prince is directed by Metta Co-Artistic Director P Burton-Morgan, who also wrote the Book and Lyrics, with score by Candida Caldicot, Set and Lighting Design by Metta Co-Artistic Director William Reynolds, Sound Design by Beth Duke and Costume Design by Rosalba Mensah. Joseph Buckler is Musical Director and Freya Stokka is Associate Director.
Director and Writer P Burton-Morgan said, “Five years in the making, it’s a joy to finally share this extraordinary production with audiences. Packed full of cyr wheel, unicycle, juggling, aerial hoop, fire and lots of acrobatics this circus musical will be a feast for both eyes and ears. I also can’t think of a more important time to be reminded of the values of trust, friendship and kindness that this story embodies – the Prince is right – we must look with the heart.”
Will Bourdillon, Artistic Programmes Manager at Taunton Brewhouse, said, ‘We’re over the moon to be presenting this classic story of friendship and imagination, retold in a spectacular new way by Metta Theatre. We look forward to welcoming people of all ages to the theatre for a festive treat this Christmas.’
We aspire to be as accessible and inclusive as possible, welcoming to all in the local community. There will be a Relaxed Performance on Tuesday 20 December at 11am, allowing people with autism, learning disabilities, or sensory and communication disorders to enjoy theatre shows without having to worry about making a noise, moving around or leaving the auditorium. On the same day at 7pm, the Audio Described performance will feature a live commentary describing the action on the stage, delivered to participating audience members via a headset. Find out more about access at the Brewhouse here
All performances of The Little Prince will be creatively captioned, offering an opportunity for Deaf/deaf, deafened, and hard of hearing audiences to immerse themselves more fully in a performance.
The Little Prince runs from 6-30 December and tickets are on sale now from £16. Don’t miss out on this festive treat, book your tickets now.
