Duck, Death and The Tulip

11 February 2013

Duck, Death and The Tulip

Expressions is proud to present an exclusive sneak preview especially for children of the theatre production Duck, Death and The Tulip.

Adapted from the award winning book by German illustrator and author Wolf Erlbruch Duck, Death and The Tulip offers a thoughtful, tender and heartwarming perspective on a sensitive subject not often explored in children’s theatre; life and death.

In the story Duck strikes up an unlikely friendship with Death, and a heart-warming story unfolds. The superb use of masks, puppets and objects allows the play to deal with a difficult subject in a way that is elegant, straightforward, and thought-provoking.

Hailed as Kim Hill’s favorite book of all time Duck, Death and The Tulip intrigues and enchants. Later in March the production is launched as part of Capital E Children’s Arts Festival so Upper Hutt audiences are privileged to experience it in their home town, as a sneak preview. Peter Wilson, Director of the production, who has previously bought Upper Hutt Seasons and Little Piggies, explains that “most children have at some point have to deal with the concept of death and dying, whether it’s a pet dog or a grandparent or other family member or friend, and this theatre production offers the opportunity to explore death in a way which is warm as well as witty.”

Little Dog Barking is a Wellington collective of home-grown performers who create dynamic work for early childhood and primary school children.

Duck, Death and The Tulip
Sat 16 March 2013
10am, 11.30am
Tickets $10.50, bookings advised
Under twos on knees free
Expressions Arts & Entertainment Centre
www.expressions.org.nz

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