Storytelling and puppet show from Theatre of Widdershins

This show has been funded by Arts Council England to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and is free to attend.

Places are limited and need to be booked online in advance. If you need help with your booking, please ask at Stony Stratford Library.

Pity poor Prince Frederick! He's scared of everything; little things, big things, things which might happen, even things which might not happen - and then a huge, scary, fearsome giant comes to Merryhaven.

This production was commissioned by ‘The Conversation, Stamford’ as part of their ‘anxiety project’ – a series of workshops dealing with worries, phobias and stress in children (particularly years 1 and 2). The show has proved to be a powerful ‘opener’ for in-class discussion about what causes anxiety – but ultimately it’s a jolly good Tall Tale!

The story is adapted from the telling of Taffy Thomas, first Laureate for Storytelling, and has its roots in Welsh tradition. Widdershins has turned the tale into a heart-warming production, with its trademark puppets, props and original music by Martin Thornton.

Suitable for ages 5+ (younger children may be frightened)

FEARSOME GIANT

Tuesday 31 May 2022 - 10.30-11.10am