A mind-bending feast for the imagination

A mind-bending feast for the imagination...

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A mind-bending feast for the imagination

A wondrous new show about pursuing your dreams comes to Half Moon Theatre this Saturday, 19 November, in a brand new production for all the family, by Invisible Flash Theatre, a company that stimulate audience's imaginations through a bold exploration of the senses.

Maddy lacks confidence and has had a bad day at school. Her Grandfather has just moved in, the last thing she wants to do is help him unpack his boxes. But, when Maddy opens a very special box, Grandfather lets her into a secret, involving a girl with portable ears, a piano teacher, vile siblings, an old potato and a bus driving owl.

Full of audience participation and using storytelling, puppetry and songs to celebrate diversity, difference and friendship, this charming show is performed by four actors and encourages you to believe in yourself. Invisible Flash Theatre’s stories are enhanced to improve access for a non-sighted audience.

Free craft workshop
Sat 19 Nov | After 11am performance
We’re holding a free craft session after the 11am performance of Maddy and the Invisible Band of Groovers, where audience members can make their own memory box, as inspired by the show. The free workshop is being delivered by NCS The Challenge, a project for 15 to 17 year olds to take on new challenges, develop new skills and meet new people.

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COMING SOON

Leaf
Thu 24 Nov | 1.30pm
Fri 25 Nov | 10am, 11.30am & 1.30pm
Sat 26 Nov | 10am, 11.30am & 1.30pm
Ages 0-3
Join us as we tell the life story of a very special leaf in this warm, intimate and playful new piece for under 3s inspired by nature and the seasons. Framed within an evocative soundscape, this is the perfect introduction to theatre for the very young. At the end of the performance children are invited to play amongst the leaves.

Leaf is another heart-warming play created by Tam Tam Theatre, whose previous shows for very young children include Circles in the Sand and Curious.

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Big Wow Small Wonder
Sat 3 Dec | 3pm
Ages 4-9
Justin is the smallest boy in the whole town. So small that he can swim with goldfish. So small his sister takes him to school in her lunchbox. But Justin just wants to be like his giant Dad. When he finds out his Dad is not the Big Wow, he sets off on a journey to find who – or what – the Big Wow really is! Told with huge helpings of humour, poignant poetry and original music, this is a tall story about the wonders of being small.

Big Wow Small Wonder returns to Half Moon Theatre for one performance after a successful run earlier this year.

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OTHER NEWS

Love London Award WINNER
We are very pleased to announce that we've won a Time Out Love London Award! Thank you so much to everyone who voted for us as their favourite Local Cultural hot spots. We are very proud to be an important part of the community. Thank you. Take a look at the other winners at the link below.

Winners in Full

Careers in Theatre
Could you produce, design and stage a new piece of drama in just 7 hours? Our Careers in Theatre students can! Working collaboratively in small groups, with over 15 industry professionals, local GCSE students have been given a hands-on project management style experience into all aspects of professional theatre, including design, lighting, sound, marketing, stage management and acting. It's been exhilarating to see what they've come up with! The annual programme finishes next week.

DECEMBER TEASER

Anatomy of the Piano (for beginners)
Sat 17 Dec | 11am & 2pm | All ages
Part recital, part dissection, this unforgettable show features whirlwind piano playing, songs and stories as well as hand-drawn projections to create an extraordinary experience for all the family. Book now.

MORE NEWS

Celebrating Stages of Half Moon
Our Stages of Half Moon exhibition has just opened at Royal Holloway University of London, where it runs until 19 December. To mark the occasion, we're holding a special event at the university on 21 November, where Chris Elwell, Director of Half Moon, will be joined by Michael Irving, one of its co-founders, to speak about the theatre and the Stages of Half Moon project, which utilised Royal Holloway’s archive. See you there!

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Spring is coming...
Keep an eye out for our colourful new season brochure, which is being sent out to everyone on our mailing list this week. If you’re not currently on the list, why not pop into Half Moon and pick up a copy: we’d love to see you! Tickets are now on sale for all productions in the spring season, running from 7 January to 8 April.

ELSEWHERE

The Invention of Shoes
Rich Mix | 18 November, 7pm
Performed in Bengali and English, Tagore’s beloved poem about a king and a cobbler is delightfully retold in a family-friendly production with colourful costumes and songs.
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Frost Fair Festival
Museum of London Docklands | 3-4 December, 12-4pm | FREE
Experience the fun of a frost fair at this wintry weekend family festival. Enjoy enchanting performances, interactive games and crafts for all ages as we transform the museum into a winter wonderland.
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RAISE FUNDS FOR HALF MOON THIS CHRISTMAS

If you would like to make a donation to support Half Moon’s work, please visit www.halfmoon.org.uk/support-us. Even a small donation will enable us to have an even bigger impact in 2016.

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1. Join - Head to http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/halfmoontheatre and sign up for free.
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