Half Moon: Flotsam

OperaUpClose bring Half Moon: Flotsam to The Stables on Friday 6 November, with two performances on the one day: 11:00am and 2:00pm. It's a production written for young children aged 2-6 and their families, so it's one of those outings you take the little ones to rather than something for a night out.

The story comes from David Wiesner's picture book. A curious child finds a mysterious camera washed up on the beach, and the photos inside reveal a chain of children linked across time and space. That leads into an extraordinary underwater world, with turtles carrying cities on their backs, starfish dancing and octopi reading by lamplight. Kerry Andrew's score and text blend music, movement and storytelling to explore curiosity, connection and the power of imagination.

It runs for 35 minutes with no interval, which is a helpful length when you're dealing with toddlers and preschoolers. OperaUpClose have a reputation for creating 'spell-binding, magical, inventive theatre' for children and their parents, and this fits right into that. If you've got a little one at home who's into stories and music, it's a good way to introduce them to a live show without it being too long to sit through.

Both performances are in the Jim Marshall Auditorium at The Stables in Milton Keynes. Tickets are £7.50 each, which includes the booking fee. With the 11:00am and 2:00pm slots, you can pick the one that fits your morning or afternoon best.