Interactive puppetry show for young audiences about friendship and neurodiversity, with original songs and audience participation.
The Tale of the Loneliest Whale comes to Nottingham Playhouse on Monday 26 October, a puppetry show for young audiences that runs for 50 minutes. It's produced and performed by Gemma Sharp, with writing and composing by Andy Curry.
The story follows a whale who sings into the deep blue sea but receives no answer, until a mysterious voice calls back through the waves. From there, he sets off on a journey through glowing coral caves, past wobbly jellyfish and daring sea monsters, in search of a friend who truly hears his song. It's built around original songs, playful creatures and audience participation, and it's recommended for ages 4 and over.
There's a bit more to it than the plot. The production was developed through workshops with children, including those with experience of autism, ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence, and it celebrates neurodiversity and the joy of embracing what makes us unique. It premiered with Half Moon Presents, so it's not its first outing.
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It's a matinee, starting at 14:00 at the Playhouse on Wellington Circus, NG1 5AF. General admission is £12.00, and members pay £10.20, with a non-refundable £2.50 booking fee per order on top. The whole thing runs for 50 minutes, so it's a short one.
