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The Fearsome Giant

Theatre of Widdershins

0	BIGGLESWADE: The BIGG Theatre
P	Saturday 14th September, 2024
N	10:15am

Event information

Pity poor Prince Frederick! He is scared of everything. EVERYTHING! Little things, big things, things which might happen, things which might not happen, things which only exist in his imagination.

Poor Fred is exhausted with worry. However all his fears seem insignificant when a huge, scary, fearsome giant comes to the sleepy kingdom of Merryhaven and terror runs through the streets! With the help of his one true friend – Twiglet the dog – can Fred overcome his own fears; overcome the giant and bring calm 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. This show has proved to be a powerful “opener” for in-class discussion on what causes anxiety in children. But ultimately it is a jolly good Tall Tale!

This 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 (Martin Thornton).

Suitable for 5 – 9 year olds
Running time 35 – 40 mins

Venue information

BIGGLESWADE: The BIGG Theatre

0	36 High Street Biggleswade Bedfordshire SG18 0JL
>	www.thebiggtheatre.co.uk/
`	Wheelchair accessible toilets to the bar and auditorium areas Auditorium wheelchair access from side entrance