News: STICK MAN - THE SMASH-HIT STAGE ADAPTATION WILL SPEND CHRISTMAS IN NORTHAMPTON - PLAYING AT ROYAL & DERNGATE 7 - 31 DECEMBER
From the book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler
The smash-hit stage adaptation WILL SPEND CHRISTMAS IN NORTHAMPTON
PLAYING AT ROYAL & DERNGATE 7 – 31 DECEMBER 2023
Stick Man is leaving his family
tree and heading to Royal & Derngate in Northampton this festive
season!
Photo credit: Pamela Raith Photography
The venue has recently reopened following a brief
temporary closure, after the discovery of RAAC concrete in the foyer. Based on
the book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, Stick Man
will play at Royal & Derngate from 7 – 31 December, with a press
performance on Saturday 9 December.
'Stick Man lives in the family tree
With his Stick Lady Love
and their stick children three...’
What starts off as a morning jog becomes quite the
misadventure for Stick Man: a dog wants to play fetch with him, a swan builds a
nest with him, and he even ends up on a fire! How will Stick Man ever get back
to the family tree in time for Christmas?
This much-loved adaptation from Freckle Productions, the
team behind Zog and Zog and the Flying Doctors, features a
trio of top actors and is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky
moves.
Director Mark Kane
said, “We’re so delighted to be coming to Royal & Derngate this
Christmas, and relieved that – after such a worrying time – they’ve been able
to re-open their doors. We can’t wait to bring Stick Man and his family and
adventures to Northampton audiences!”
Jo
Gordon, Royal & Derngate Chief Executive,
said, “We’re thrilled to be open again, and can’t wait to
welcome this family favourite to our Royal stage for a festive run. Christmas
is such a special time of year and family visits to the theatre can make
memories that last a lifetime. We’re looking forward to a busy Christmas season
and can’t wait to see theatre-goers of all ages sharing some theatrical magic!”
Aaron-Louis
Cadogan will play ‘Stick Man’, Rosie
Malone will play ‘Stick Lady Love, Actor-Musician Swing’, Ben
Williamson-Jones will play ‘Stick Man Swing’ and Rosie Pepper will
play ‘Stick Lady Love Swing’.
Photo credit: Pamela Raith Photography
Stick Man is
adapted from the book by Julia Donaldson, the multi award-winning author of
some of the world's best loved children's books including The Gruffalo
and Zog. Julia is best known for her popular rhyming stories for
children, especially those illustrated by Axel Scheffler, which have sold over
75 million copies and have been published in over 100 languages.
Stick Man is a perennial bestseller and has been translated into 23
languages. In 2015, Magic Light Pictures
premiered the animated film of Stick Man with an all-star cast including
Martin Freeman, Jennifer Saunders and Hugh Bonneville. The film was the 4th
most-viewed 2015 Christmas Day TV programme in the UK, and the book went to
number one in the children’s chart. In 2023 Stick Man celebrates its 15th
anniversary.
Stick Man is
directed by Mark Kane with original direction by Sally Cookson (A Monster
Calls, Old Vic Theatre), design by Katie Sykes (Jane Eyre, National
Theatre), lighting by Elanor Higgins (Private Peaceful, UK Tour) music
by Benji Bower (A Monster Calls, Old Vic Theatre) and musical direction
by Brian Hargreaves.
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