http://unicorntheatre.com/lionboy
A Complicite co-production with Bristol Old Vic, Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse, Oxford Playhouse and Warwick Arts Centre
Charlie Ashanti is eleven years old. He's a perfectly normal boy, except for one thing: he can speak to cats. When Charlie's parents are kidnapped, he sets off on a rescue mission -- with a little help from a floating circus and its pride of performing lions.
Award-winning theatre company Complicite presents its first show for families and young people, inspired by Zizou Corder's best-selling Lionboy trilogy and with a cast including Adetomiwa Edun from BBC's Merlin.
An adventure that will inspire and entertain, don't miss this new play at the Unicorn on its only London tour dates.
'Complicite produces the most imaginative theatre to be found anywhere.' Independent
Matthew Robins, Designer and Animator behind the award-winning Something Very Far Away has created a series of films so you can make your own puppet! See the series here: http://www.youtube.com/user/matthewjamesrobins
Something Very Far Away | Unicorn Theatre | 21 May - 2 June
http://unicorntheatre.com/something-very-far-away-2013
Written, directed and original score by Mark Arends
Design and animation by Matthew Robins
Lighting designed by Declan Randall
WINNER of the Off West End Award for Best Production for Young People
'This show may be small, but it is big in every way'
4 STARS, The Guardian
'A theatrical experience unlike any you will have had before'
5 STARS, WhatsOnStage
http://unicorntheatre.com/something-very-far-away-2013
Unicorn Theatre, the UK's leading theatre for audiences aged 2-21 presents Something Very Far Away, touring to UK venues in Spring 2013 before returning to the Unicorn on 21 May.
Kepler is an ordinary man who loves two things beyond all others: the cosmos and his wife Tomasina. After a sudden and tragic loss he looks to the stars for answers and journeys deep into space to keep the thing most precious to him alive.
After a sell-out run in 2012, this moving tale of love, loss, space and time returns to the Unicorn with its unique blend of traditional and digital animation to delight children and adults alike.
WINNER of the Off West End Award for Best Production for Young People.
Tour dates:
Sherman Cymru, Cardiff : 30 April to 4 May 2013
Imaginate Festival, Edinburgh: 6 to 9 May 2013
The North Wall, Oxford: 11 May 2013
The egg, Bath: 17 to 18 May 2013
Written, directed and original score by Mark Arends
Design and animation by Matthew Robins
Lighting designed by Declan Randall
Cast Mark Arends, Avye Leventis, Tim Lewis, Ben Whybrow
Trailer made by Benjamin Hay, http://www.benjaminhay.co.uk/.
http://unicorntheatre.com/mister-holgado
Unicorn Theatre, the UK's leading theatre for audiences aged 2-21 presents Mister Holgado, 24 March - 28 April 2013
Behind the front door of 19C Marshall Potovsky Street, in the dark city of Schwartzgarten, lives Conrad, a little boy whose life is turned upside down when his seemingly normal parents invite a strange and frightening guest into their lives.
Will anybody believe him when he explains that Mister Holgado, far from being the gentleman he seems, is in fact a child-eating monster who lives in Conrad's wardrobe?
This hilariously horrifying tale will keep you on the edge of your seat with both laughter and shivers -- don't miss it.
More info & bookings: http://unicorntheatre.com/mister-holgado
http://unicorntheatre.com/mister-holgado
In a dark house in the dark city of Schwartzgarten there's something lurking in the shadows.
Conrad tells his parents that there's a tiger living on top of his wardrobe (who eats champagne truffles, no less!) but they don't believe him. When Conrad's parents suddenly welcome a mysterious stranger, Mister Holgado, into their home, Conrad suspects he's more of a threat than any tiger ever could be.
But parents always know best... don't they?
Mister Holgado is a hilariously horrifying treat for ages 8+.
Book now: 020 7645 0560 | http://unicorntheatre.com/mister-holgado
Trailer made by Ben Hay www.benjaminhay.co.uk
Music by Mark Melville www.soundcloud.com/markmelville
A Unicorn production in association with Transport. Directed by Douglas Rintoul.
1001 Nights is a magical and utterly moving show about friendship, family and the power of storytelling.
Shahrazad has come to the UK with her father - she faces new and challenging experiences everyday and misses her mother.
She finds solace in the stories of her past and starts to share them with her friend who lives on the same London estate. They don't understand each other at first, but their love of stories soon creates a bond between them.
http://unicorntheatre.com/1001-nights
Written by EV Crowe | Directed by Blanche McIntyre
The truth hurts, so Grace invents.
She creates brilliant stories built of beautiful lies and virtual realities to cover up for those around her. But just how far will she go? A little boy's been hurt bad and everyone's looking at Grace. It's time for her to step away from her Xbox and tell us her version of events.
So, what'll it be?
http://unicorntheatre.com/liar-liar
See behind the scenes of the Unicorn Theatre's brand-new production, Liar, Liar, written by E V Crowe and directed by Blanche McIntyre.
In a world of Xbox and BBM, the lines between reality and imagination can become blurred, especially for 14 year old Grace who has built a fortress of lies to protect herself, her friends and her family. Surprising and unsettling, Liar, Liar explores the chaos of Grace's world and her escalating conflict between truth and fiction.
More info and booking: unicorntheatre.com/liar-liar
James Button, Designer for Dr Korczak's Example at the Unicorn Theatre, talks about his design concept and model-box for the production.
This video is to accompany the teacher resource pack for Dr Korczak's Example, which can be downloaded here http://unicorntheatre.com/schools/interact/interact-resource-packs
Written by Gbolahan Obisesan
Directed by Ria Parry
Boy wants to be bad like the rest.
Dad wants the best for the Boy.
Man wants the Boy to do what's best.
A lyrical tussle of will and minds.
Winner of an Edinburgh Fringe First Award 2011, this timely, urgent, razor-sharp drama sees a teenage boy fighting to save his reputation.
In this video we ask Al and Cath from the cast of 'The Legend Captain Crow's Teeth' about the show, what they think to the Unicorn and their worst family holiday experience.
Don't miss seeing their pirate japes live on stage at the Unicorn Theatre from Fri 30 March -- Sun 15 April http://unicorntheatre.com/the-legend-of-captain-crows-teeth
This video supports the Teacher Resource pack for the Unicorn Theatre's 2011 production of The Snow Queen. Actors Ashley Kumar and Amaka Okafor introduce their characters in the show. To find out more about the production, please visit: www.unicorntheatre.com
In this video we ask Sam Donovan, who plays Sam in Billy the Kid, about his role, rehearsals, working with Dudley and football!. Don't miss his fantastic display of football skills at the end! http://www.unicorntheatre.com/billythekid
Meet the cast of the Unicorn Theatre's upcoming production of Billy the Kid by Michael Morpurgo starring Dudley Sutton and Sam Donovan. Find out more about the production here: http://www.unicorntheatre.com/billythekid
Unicorn Theatre's Honorary Patron, Dame Judi Dench CH DBE introduces the fantastic work that takes place across the Unicorn Theatre - for more information please visit http://www.unicorntheatre.com/. Thank you to Sue Butterworth, Gilson Pereira and CTN for their donation of time and hard work on the video.
'My name is Kojo. I am 14 years old...I was a boy, then a soldier, then somehow I got here.'
Don't miss this gripping play chosen, performed and designed by members of the company.
The Unicorn Young Company are a community of young theatre-makers aged 16-19 who meet weekly to work with professionals, learn and develop skills in all areas of the theatre.
Check out the Ensemble actors learning and practicing their fight routines in rehearsals - we can't wait to see them at full speed, running across the stage! The Three Musketeers runs at Unicorn Theatre from 2 April - 8 May, visit: http://www.unicorntheatre.com/musketeers for more info & to book.
Sam discusses the character that she plays in the Unicorn Theatre's production of The Three Musketeers. For more resources, please visit: http://www.unicorntheatre.com/musketeers/for_schools
Liam discusses the character that he plays in the Unicorn Theatre's production of The Three Musketeers. For more resources, please visit: http://www.unicorntheatre.com/musketeers/for_schools
Julie discusses the character that she plays in the Unicorn Theatre's production of The Three Musketeers. For more resources, please visit: http://www.unicorntheatre.com/musketeers/for_schools
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Complicite's Lionboy at Unicorn Theatre 9 - 21 July
Matthew Robins' Make Your Own "Something Very Far Away" Puppet Teaser
Something Very Far Away | A moving tale of love, loss, space & time | 21 May - 2 June
Mister Holgado | A gruesome new family show for brave souls aged 8+
Mister Holgado | 24 Mar - 28 Apr
1001 Nights | Until 17 Mar | For ages 6+
Liar, Liar | Unicorn Theatre | 31 Jan - 6 Mar 2013
Behind the scenes of Liar, Liar
Meet the actors - Adzio & Dr Korczak
Meet the actors - the opening of A Winter's Tale
Interview with James Button - Designer on Dr Korczak's Example
The man with the disturbingly smelly foot
'The Legend of Captain Crow's Teeth' -- Interview with members of the cast.
The Snow Queen Teacher Resources
Billy the Kid, Interview with Sam
Fugee - Young Company | 15-16th April
The Three Musketeers Fight Rehearsals
Unicorn Theatre Teacher Resources, Samantha Adams
Unicorn Theatre Teacher Resources, Liam Lane
Unicorn Theatre Teacher Resources, Julie Hewlett
