oRLA's Moon
(2017)
a musical performance FOR 0-3 YEAR OLDS
by Zoë Palmer and Jack Ross
'It’s the best thing I have taken my thirteen-month-old daughter to so far.'
Orla’s Moon: a magical opportunity for babies, infants and their parents to immerse themselves in a sensory moonlit world of dappled light, beautiful music and dance, as Orla goes on a night adventure with her faithful dog Silver leading the way.
The half hour show, performed by our dancer, singer and two musicians, led seamlessly into free play where children explored the props -- shiny hoops, rice-filled balloons, instruments and glittering fragrant ‘berries’ -- and parents enjoyed a relaxed time with their offspring while artists engaged in creative play with the children. As they left, each adult was given a free booklet with follow up activities, and a CD of the songs from the performance. Audio versions of the stories have now been made available online through Shining Cat, and you can listen here: Orla and the Sun / Orla's Moon.
The half hour show, performed by our dancer, singer and two musicians, led seamlessly into free play where children explored the props -- shiny hoops, rice-filled balloons, instruments and glittering fragrant ‘berries’ -- and parents enjoyed a relaxed time with their offspring while artists engaged in creative play with the children. As they left, each adult was given a free booklet with follow up activities, and a CD of the songs from the performance. Audio versions of the stories have now been made available online through Shining Cat, and you can listen here: Orla and the Sun / Orla's Moon.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS:
'It's absolutely amazing! We've listened to the CD four times since we saw the performance yesterday - she just loves the beautiful sounds and voices!'
'Magical – totally absorbing experience for both of us. So glad that you gave us this opportunity! You are fabulous at working with young children - lots of brilliant interaction – friendly and warm and talented performers.'
CAST |
creatives |
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Orla: Abimaro Gunnell
Silver: David Ogle Many Moons 1: Jack Ross/Keir Vine Many Moons 2: Rosie Adediran |
Writer/Director: Zoe Palmer
Composer: Jack Ross Choreography: David Ogle Designer: Sarah Booth Lighting Designer: Eren Celikdemir Stage Manager: Zoë Wells Producer: Alys Kihl |
funders
Arts Council England, Suffolk Community Foundation, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils. Thanks also to: The Marchus and The Barbara Whatmore Charitable Trusts, Frank Jackson Foundation, and the Lowestoft Cultural Educational Partnership
