Maya and the Whale (family theatre)

Event information

Independent Arts Projects present
MAYA AND THE WHALE by Hazel Darwin-Clements

Performers - Hazel Darwin-Clements & Fay Guiffo
Original director & dramaturg – Lewis Hetherington
Outside eye – Andy Cannon

A show for audiences aged 10+, running time 1 hour

Maya and the Whale is the story of a young climate activist on the run who finds
herself face to face with a dying whale. Her dad works in the oil industry and her
mum just wants her to have a childhood free of worry, but how can she go about
business as usual when there’s a climate emergency? If we stand by and ignore
current conflict, are we complicit? How far are young people prepared to go to get
governments to act?

The audience play the part of a dying whale, in this show about smallness facing up
to hugeness. This is a darkly comic, provocative show with live music, which was
written for a generation faced with unprecedented challenges.

“I think its perfect for kids. It's got just the right amount of profound realisation and
facts that they might not have thought of or realised/learned yet. It was just the right
amount of impact for the age group it is aimed at.” (audience)

“I thought the performance was incredible.” (audience)

£7 General Admission | £6 Concessions | £5 Under 16s *

*We are offering a free carer/companion ticket for any disabled or wheelchair-user audience members throughout our shows this season. Please note that it is helpful if this is booked in advance via the WeGotTickets website, so that we can ensure that there is adequate accessible seating reserved on the day/night of the event.

Wheelchair access, or entry for people with a disability is available from the side entrance, by the Phoenix Café.