oRLA AND THE SUN
(2015/16)
a musical performance FOR 0-3 YEAR OLDS
by Zoë Palmer and Jack Ross
'So brilliant! Love, love, loved it all… the songs, music and dancing. Our little boy is chronically shy and it was amazing to see him come out of his shell and interact with others.' — MOTHER OF TODDLER PARTICIPANT
'Why are you always following me?' Orla asks the Sun. It’s the beginning of a fantastic musical adventure - a sensory game of hide and seek which transforms the world in front of her eyes.
Orla and The Sun mesmerized audiences from the moment it began, with a warm welcome from the cast, who invited the children to take part from the moment of their arrival, introducing them during the pre-show to chimes, gongs and singing bowls. As The Sun danced, Orla sang her journey and together they created a paradise of silken sun-rays, a forest, bees and a silver pond, all designed for babies to interact with and become part of the action. The show was followed by child-led free play with the audience and cast.
Performances took place in Hadleigh, Eye, Great Cornard and Stowmarket (organised and supported by Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council) the Alternative Aldeburgh Music Festival and in Stoke Newington, London, as well as in Storm of Stories 2016 and at Creative Futures.
Audio versions of the stories have now been made available online through Shining Cat, and you can listen at Orla and the Sun / Orla's Moon, or here on Spotify.
Orla and the Sun and Orla’s Moon CDs are now available to buy from Wonderful Beast at a cost of £10 plus £3 postage and packaging. Please email info@wonderfulbeast.co.uk to order.
Orla and The Sun mesmerized audiences from the moment it began, with a warm welcome from the cast, who invited the children to take part from the moment of their arrival, introducing them during the pre-show to chimes, gongs and singing bowls. As The Sun danced, Orla sang her journey and together they created a paradise of silken sun-rays, a forest, bees and a silver pond, all designed for babies to interact with and become part of the action. The show was followed by child-led free play with the audience and cast.
Performances took place in Hadleigh, Eye, Great Cornard and Stowmarket (organised and supported by Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council) the Alternative Aldeburgh Music Festival and in Stoke Newington, London, as well as in Storm of Stories 2016 and at Creative Futures.
Audio versions of the stories have now been made available online through Shining Cat, and you can listen at Orla and the Sun / Orla's Moon, or here on Spotify.
Orla and the Sun and Orla’s Moon CDs are now available to buy from Wonderful Beast at a cost of £10 plus £3 postage and packaging. Please email info@wonderfulbeast.co.uk to order.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS:
'Perfectly pitched for my 16 months old. He was captivated, and I loved it too.
The sensory elements were brilliant.'
'Wonderful – beautiful music and tailor made for my two year old daughter who has Down's Syndrome and loves multi-sensory stuff. My six year old boy loved it too. A bit of joy.'
Orla and the Sun from BoMoJo ® on Vimeo.
CAST |
creatives
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Orla: Abimaro Gunnell
The Sun: David Ogle The World: Jack Ross, Zoë Palmer Sun Drops: Babies 0-3, from the audience |
Words + Music: Jack Ross, Zoë Palmer
Director: Zoë Palmer Designer: Sarah Booth Choreography: David Ogle Producer: Alys Kihl |
funders
Arts Council England, Suffolk Community Foundation, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils. Thanks also to: The Barbara Whatmore, Bernarr Rainbow, Cochemé and Scarfe Charitable Trusts.
