RSC presents The Little Angel Theatre's production of Fantastic Mr Fox
17 December 2007
Mr Fox has three very nasty enemies, Boggis, Bunce and Bean. These greedy farmers hate Mr. Fox so much they will stop at nothing to get rid of him. They try to shoot, starve and dig him out of his hole, however Mr. Fox is much cleverer than they are and has a cunning plan of his own.
Discover the thrill of the chase and join Mr. Fox and his family underground as they battle to save themselves and the rest of the countryside from disaster.
Following their previous collaboration with the RSC on Venus and Adonis, The Little Angel Theatre presents its acclaimed production of Fantastic Mr Fox. Suitable for anyone aged five and over, Roald Dahl’s classic tale of wit and determination is brought to life with ingenious puppets and enchanting music.
Playing in repertoire with Dominic Cooke’s adaptation of Malorie Blackman’s popular novel, Noughts & Crosses, Fantastic Mr Fox runs between 19 December 2007 - 4 January 2008. Both productions are being performed at the Civic Hall, Rother Street in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Other recent Little Angel Theatre productions include Jabberwocky (‘A wonderful show’ - The Guardian) and The Mouse Queen (‘Pick of the Year 2004’ – Time Out).
Fantastic Mr Fox is directed by Steve Tiplady, designed by Peter O’Rourke, adapted by Sarah Woods, with music and lyrics by Ben Glasstone, and lighting by Adam Crosthwaite.
Further information
The Royal Shakespeare Company presents
The Little Angel Theatre’s production of Fantastic Mr Fox
By Roald Dahl
Adapted by Sarah Woods
Directed by Steve Tiplady
The Civic Hall, Rother Street, Stratford-upon-Avon
In repertoire between 19 December 2007 – 4 January 2008
Press Performance: Thursday 20 December, 2pm
Box Office: 0844 800 1110 or www.rsc.org.uk
For more information, photos and press tickets please contact:
Dean Asker
RSC Press Office
01789 412660
dean.asker@rsc.org.uk
Notes to editors
Noughts & Crosses plays in repertoire at the Civic Hall until 2 February 2008, before embarking on a UK tour.
The RSC’s Courtyard Theatre continues to perform all eight of Shakespeare’s History plays in repertoire until Spring 2008.
Reviews for Fantastic Mr Fox
‘Roald Dahl’s handsomest, cleverest, toughest hero leads dim-witted humans a merry foxtrot in this puppet adaptation for everyone aged five and over.
Worked out with playful dexterity under direction of puppet supreme Steve Tiplady….Peter O’Rourke’s fascinating puzzle of a set…Ben Glasstone’s high-energy score which frequently flowers into the animal’s witty and rousing protest songs
All this works to stimulating effect, earning this cleverly conceived little show the full attention of packed audiences of children.’
Time Out (4*)
‘Roald Dahl’s tale is brought colourfully to life. The four-strong group of actor/puppeteers manipulate their way around every nook and cranny of designer Peter O’Rourke’s cleverly conceived woodland set…Amid the gorgeous autumn colours of the set and lighting are of course the intricately designed puppets, so fascinating in their make-up that children cannot wait to look at them once again after the show has reached its conclusion.’
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