Binti's Journey
Adapted by Marcia Johnson from the novel The Heaven Shop by Deborah Ellis

Theatre Direct brings to life Deborah Ellis's award-winning novel The Heaven Shop with Binti's Journey

After losing her home and family to AIDS and enduring separation from her siblings, 13 year-old Binti Phiri finds her way to her Grandmother’s village and discovers a deeper understanding of the power of family and community.

Deborah Ellis’s acclaimed novel for youth addressing the human impact of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa is brought to life through the power of drama, storytelling, dance and music in an inspiring theatrical production.

Director
ahdri zhina mandiela
 

Set and Costume Design
Melanie McNeill
 

Music and Movement
Mxolisi Welcome Ngozi
 

Cast
Allison Edwards-Crewe

Prince Amponsah

Ijeoma Emesowum

Saccha Dennis

BOX OFFICE INFORMATION

Performances
February 23 - 26, 2010

Performance time: aprox. 60 minutes with a Q&A.

Richmond Hill Centre for the Perfoming Arts
10268 Yonge Streeet
Richmond Hill
L4C 3B7

School Booking Information
phone: 905.787.8471 xt 225
email: elukawitz@richmondhill.ca

REVIEWS

See what the Media are saying:

• Winnipeg Free Press
• Toronto Star
• EYE Weekly

“They absolutely LOVED it! It dealt with a serious issue in a sensitive yet deep manner…the vocals and dance were wonderful..”
- Teacher, Milne Valley Middle School

“A powerful story that young people in our privileged world really should hear.”
- City Parent Magazine

“I was enthralled by the way Theatre Direct made my book come alive.”
- Deborah Ellis, author of The Heaven Shop

“Binti’s Journey is quite a remarkable play. If it were simply an engaging story about a young girl growing up in modern-day Malawi, it would be noteworthy. If it were simply an effective play for young people about HIV/AIDS, it would be exceptional. Binti’s Journey, however, is both…The play deserves the widest possible audience not just of schoolchildren but of adults, who have just as much to learn.”
- Christopher Hoile, EYE Weekly, 4 Stars

After a successful premier run in 2008, the Dora nominated production of Marcia Johnson’s adaptation of the popular novel for youth The Heaven Shop by celebrated author Deborah Ellis, returns in 2009 for performances in Theatre Direct’s new performance and arts education space.

Classes booking a performance of Binti’s Journey will receive a comprehensive resource guide to assist in the preparation and follow up in the classroom. An engaging teacher preparation evening providing invaluable drama extensions for the classroom will also be offered.

Past Performances
February 18 – March 1
Artscape Wychwood Barns
(Christie & St. Clair St. West)
School Matinees Tuesday -Friday
Public Performances Evenings and Weekend Matinees

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