Walking the Tightrope
by Mike Kenny (UK - Based on an original idea from Gavin Stride)

Directed by Thomas Morgan Jones
For ages 5 and up

Five year old Esme’s annual visit to Grandad Stan’s and Nanna Queenie’s is a time full of games, laughter, and family. This year ... this year something is different. Where is Nanna Queenie?

A delicately written and charming drama exploring a child's first experience of loss and change through a story that celebrates the special bond shared by grandparents and grandchildren.

Performed by two actors using song and story within a colourful seaside setting.

Director
Thomas Morgan Jones

Original Set and Costume design

Kelly Wolf

Lighting design

Geoff Bouckley

Music

Mike Ross

Performed by

Wayne Robson with Sharmila Dey

Stage Manager

Jessi Linn Davies

About the Playwright

Mike Kenny is one of the England’s leading writers for young audiences. He is the recipient of numerous awards and was named to The Independent Sunday’s list of Top Ten Living UK Playwrights and his plays are performed regularly throughout the UK, France, Germany and Scandinavia.

UPCOMING SHOWS

For school bookings, contact
education@theatredirect.on.ca
or call 416.537.4191

Walking the Tightrope is accompanied by a unique pre-show and post show interactive program designed to enhance students’ understanding of the play and its themes. A comprehensive teacher’s guide is available for all classes attending.

April 7 – May 3, 2009
Artscape Wychwood Barns,
Loop Centre for Lively Arts and Learning
(Christie & St. Clair St. West)
Morning, mid-day and afternoon performances

Family Performances
April 18, 29, 25, 26 - May 2, 3
1pm & 3pm

Teacher Study Guides
- Download the Teacher Study Guide
- Download the Catholic School Teacher insert

Downloads
- Download the Media Kit.
- Download the activity book for children

Photo Gallery
- View images from Walking The Tightrope

Reviews
- EYE Weekly
- NOW Magazine

“Walking the Tightrope held special appeal for the very young but also spanned the generation gap, to grip parents and grandparents alike.”
- Falmouth Navigator, UK

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