Baby Panda in association with Park Theatre presents:
Five Little Christmas Monkeys
The mischievous family show packed with puppets, numbers and music returns in time for Christmas
Written by Andrea Sadler and David Duffy | Directed by David Duffy
Park Theatre, 14 – 22 December 2021
“A kids show you can count on… enchanting” Guardian (on Five Little Monkeys)
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Five Little Monkeys returns with a special Christmas-themed show for 2 – 6 year olds. Created by the team behind the hit family show Dogs Don’t Do Ballet, this enlivening show introduces children to a thumping soundtrack of musical styles ranging from dub reggae to rap and classical ballet. Sue the Zookeeper is trying to get the five little monkeys to go to bed – and she’s got a special situation on her hands because it’s Christmas Eve and the monkeys are even more excited than normal. Watch as ordinary household objects come alive and magically transform into the stern doctor who warns, ‘No more monkeys jumping on the bed!’ as young audience members are taken on a journey where counting from 1 – 5 is made enjoyably silly. Due to popular demand, four more performances have now been added to the run on 21 & 22 Dec at 10am & 11.30am.
The show has been developed using advice from early-years numeracy specialists, and uses puppets designed and made by the award-winning artist and illustrator Frances Barry. The wide-ranging musical score is composed by Rex Horan of the Neil Cowley Trio and helps young minds to engage with a variety of different musical styles, some of which may be new to them and others that they’ll already know and love. The show is performed by Andrea Sadler who creates a warm, welcoming and friendly atmosphere for all children to feel at home in.
All performances are suitable for parents and babies.
Andrea Sadler said, “Five Little Christmas Monkeys is so much fun to perform and the response from the young audiences is always fantastic. We are so excited about returning to Park Theatre this Christmas for a show packed with laughter, music and beautiful puppets.”
Park Theatre presents exceptional theatre in the heart of Finsbury Park, boasting two world-class performance spaces: Park200 for predominantly larger scale productions by established talent, and Park90, a flexible studio space, for emerging artists. In eight years, it has enjoyed eight West End transfers (including Daytona starring Maureen Lipman, The Boys in the Band starring Mark Gatiss, Pressure starring David Haig and The Life I Lead starring Miles Jupp), two National Theatre transfers, twenty-five national tours, five Olivier Award nominations, has won Offie Awards for Best New Play and Best Foodie Experience and won a Theatre of the Year award from The Stage. Park Theatre are grateful to all those who have donated to the Park Life fund, supporting the venue through the pandemic.
Running Time: 35 mins | Suitable for ages 2 – 6
Company information
Written by Andrea Sadler and David Duffy Directed by David Duffy
Design by Frances Barry
Cast
Andrea Sadler
Listings information
Park Theatre, Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, London N4 3JP
14 – 22 December 2021
£12.50 (£10.00 child/concession. Babes in arms under 1 years old go free), £40 Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children)
Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri and Sat matinees 10am and 11.30am Sun matinees 2pm and 3.30pm
www.parktheatre.co.uk | 020 7870 6876*
* Telephone booking fee: 10% capped at £2.50 per ticket
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