Based on the novel by E.Nesbit.
Anthea and her brothers and sister live in a sleepy small northern town. She's longing for a bit of adventure, but there's nothing to do!
Until one day, they make a strange discovery on Scarborough beach..
Join Anthea, as she tells her magical story through music, story-telling and puppetry in this one woman show suitable for all the family. Sometimes the best adventure's can happen on your own doorstep.
Written and performed by Anna Soden
Directed by Kate Veysey
Music and Lyrics by Jim Harbourne
Duration- 40 mins
Suitable for ages 4+
Performance Dates
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2021 April 7th- 14th: Streaming on York Explore's Youtube
2021 May 27th: Clifton Green Primary School, York
2021 May 29th: Sheffield Crucible, Main Stage
Tickets - https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/five-children-and-it
2021 May 30th: At The Mill, Stillington
Tickets- https://www.tickettailor.com/events/atthemill/516330
2021 July 24th: Latitude Festival
Tickets- https://www.latitudefestival.com/tickets/
2021 July 25th: Latitude Festival
Tickets- https://www.latitudefestival.com/tickets/
2022
2022 January 15th: The Dukes, Lancaster
Tickets-https://dukeslancaster.org/whats-on/theatre/five-children-it
2022 May 30th: Theatre@41, York
Tickets-https://tickets.41monkgate.co.uk/seasons/9cd0b8ed-3a49-4d76-aeb2-97d067bdfde2
2022 May 31st: Stephen Jospeh Theatre, Scarborough
Tickets-https://www.sjt.uk.com/event/1371/five_children_and_it
2023
2023 June 22nd-25th: Glastonbury Festival, Kidzfield
2024
2024 July 26th-28th: Deershed Festival, Telegraph Stage
Production Shots
R&D Rehearsal Photos
Anna Soden, Writer and Performer
If could wish for anything it would be...
to eat as much as I want and never be full!
Kate Veysey, Director
If I could wish for anything, it would be...
being a (fully trained) fire fighter for the day.
Jim Harbourne, Composer
If I could wish for anything, it would be...
an outdoor pizza oven.
ARCADE, Consultant Producers for R&D stage
(Sophie Drury-Bradey and Rach Drew)
If could wish for anything it would be...
Scarborough to have Barbados weather!
Joe Feeney, Voice Actor
If I could wish for anything, it would be...
to be able to talk to dogs, and them to talk back.
Stan Gaskell, Film and Promotional Material
If I could wish for anything, it would be...
to travel the world for free.
Donna Taylor, Puppet Maker
If I could wish for anything, it would be...
a trip to Madagascar!
Partnerships for original R&D
