Event Info
Stories in the Dust
Anna Harriott and Iona Fleur Sheppard
The sun beats down on two travellers, journeying across a mysterious land in a contraption they've built themselves. They sing, play games, and tell stories inspired by a collection of precious things they've gathered from a time gone by.
With live music and puppetry, Stories in the Dust is a funny, heartfelt and hopeful eco-fable that takes you to another world. A world where an ancient book guides your way, a drop of rain changes everything and a mighty lion holds its secrets in an old clay pot.
Will our intrepid explorers make it? They're full of ideas and full of hope but dangerously low on baked beans.
Stories in the Dust was originally created with support from MAST Mayflower Studios and shared at their Emergency Festival. It was developed thanks to public funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England in partnership with Pound Arts and Wiltshire Creative.
The storyline and accompanying education pack were developed with support from Ian Williams, Professor of Applied Environmental Science at Southampton University.
'Elegant engaging eco-fable -'****The Reviews Hub.
‘The writing was superb, the performances were outstanding and the audience were in awe. We can’t wait to see them back at The Plough!’ The Plough Arts Centre
‘The show was WONDERFUL. It was so funny, thought provoking and moving. I love family/children's shows that aren't patronising or preachy in any way and you seem to manage that incredibly well with your show.’ Electric Theatre Guildford
‘Stories in the Dust is a fun, powerful and poignant family show that beautifully explores human resilience.’ MAST Mayflower Studios
‘What a captivating and heart warming production. Every detail, every lyric, every word used was simply wonderful.’ Audience member
‘A gorgeous story with brilliant music. A slice of heart warming hope and magic.’ Audience member.
‘Real, relevant and beautiful storytelling.’ Audience member
‘One of the best shows I’ve ever seen.’ Luca aged 8
‘I can’t remember the last time I saw something so detailed’ Audience member
‘It’s so clever!’ Audience member
‘I loved all of it!’ Cherry aged 8
‘The best show ever in the world!’ E + N, aged 6 & 4
Age Guidance: 5 - 12 years
Running Time: 50 minutes
Language of performance: English
Access Needs: Please contact us to book if you have any access needs that will require suitable seating or if you need a designated wheelchair space.
