Theatre
The Crowstarver
from the book by Dick King-Smith
"This is faultless theatre - moving and highly original. Don't miss it!
Theatre Alibi with Exeter Northcott Theatre & Oxford Playhouse
The Crowstarver
based on the book by Dick King-Smith
Tues 14 - Sat 25 February 2012
Info
Tues 14 - Fri 24 February 7.30pm
Schools Matinees Wed 22 Feb 10.30am
& Thurs 23 Feb 1.30pm
Sat Matinees 18 & 25 Feb 2.30pm
One moonlit night on Outoverdown Farm, just before the outbreak of the Second World War, a baby is discovered with a note pinned to its shawl – "PLEASE SAVE THIS LAMB".
As John Joseph grows up, the mystery of his birth is not the only thing that marks him out as special. He has an amazing way with animals of all kinds – dogs, foxes, hares, horses. And when John Joseph gets a job as a crowstarver he even loves the crows he must scare away from the newly sown corn. But life can be tough and danger is only ever a whisker away...
Packed with action, wonderful animal puppets and beautiful live music, The Crowstarver is a thrilling and heart-warming production that will delight and move audiences of all ages.
Theatre Alibi has an excellent reputation for creating imaginative and enjoyable productions and The Crowstarver follows successful adaptations of Graham Greene's The Ministry of Fear, Michael Frayn's Spies and Michael Morpurgo's Why the Whales Came, which transferred to the West End.
This is truly faultless theatre - moving and highly original. Don't miss it"
WHAT'S ON STAGE * * * * *
We left the theatre smiling and weeping and could have sat through the show all over again."
AUDIENCE MEMBER
First Night Party - Tues 14 February
A fundraising event for Theatre Alibi
All tickets +£2 donation
Age: adults and young people from 8yrs upwards
Running Time: 1hr 35mins (including interval)
Look out for:
EARLY BIRD - book and pay for your tickets before Christmas (24.12.11) and save £2 per ticket.
Post Show Talks: Fri 17 Feb, Thurs 23 Feb (1.30pm & 7.30pm)
Audio Described Performance: Wed 22 Feb 7.30pm with Touch Tour 6.30pm
BSL Interpreted Performance: Fri 24 Feb 7.30pm with Pre-show introduction 6.45pm
Enjoy a short clip from the 2006 production
Reviews
Press Reviews
"Truly touching, unsentimental and inventive theatre that should be seen by everyone who loves theatre, and will convert those who think the form has little to offer today. A wondrous stage piece combining superb acting, brilliant puppets and live music that underscores and defines the action perfectly"
REVIEWSGATE
"This lush and dreamily performed production grabs you from the first scene. This truly is faultless theatre – moving and highly original. Do not miss it"
WHATS ON STAGE * * * * *
"Rich storytelling, beautifully drawn characters and a trademark quirkiness all add up to a piece of theatre to savour"
EXPRESS & ECHO
"An extraordinary and heartwarming story"
WESTERN MORNING NEWS
Comments from audience members on The Crowstarver
From family audiences:
"I saw The Crowstarver with my eleven year old daughter. I was anxious because in the past I have accidentally taken her to see some mediocre theatre and I so wanted her to experience a really powerful drama - your company gave her that and more in The Crowstarver. We saw performances of total authenticity and theatrical effects that took our breath away"
"This was the best bit of theatre I've seen in years. Dick King-Smith wrote a beautiful book, you made a fabulous piece of theatre"
"We loved The Crowstarver – a really inspired production"
"Dick King-Smith wrote a beautiful book. You made it a fabulous piece of theatre"
"Thank you for a fantastic evening at The Crowstarver. Our kids were mesmerised. We laughed at the jokes, marvelled at the quality of the acting and boggled at the creative use of costume, props and scenery. And of course I cried at the poignant bits. Proper theatre for children and adults"
"I thought The Crowstarver was fantastic. One of the best pieces of theatre I've ever seen. I was in tears at the end"
" I took my daughter aged 9 to see The Crowstarver and we both absolutely loved it. The best piece of theatre I've seen for a very long time"
"We loved the show. Thank you for a wonderful evening"
"We took our grandchildren to see The Crowstarver and wanted to tell you that we thought it a most beautiful story; one which we all thoroughly enjoyed. A memorable event for all four of us"
From adult audiences:
"What a marvellous show! We all thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish – the animals, the magical puppets, the lovely music, set and the wonderful acting"
"I just wanted to tell you how hugely we enjoyed your show. Everything about it is just right – lovely set, fantastic acting, poignant and extremely funny and gorgeous puppets"
"The Crowstarver really is very, very good. It's funny, moving, beautifully designed and directed, and has a very talented cast"
"The Crowstarver is tenderly produced, beautifully delivered and...I cried!"
"I thought The Crowstarver was fantastic. One of the best pieces of theatre I've ever seen. I was in tears at the end"
"We left the theatre smiling and weeping and could have sat through the show all over again"
"I haven't seen theatre as good as this for a very long time"
Ticketing info
Tickets: A £20.50 B £17.50 C £15 D £12.50
Under 16: A £10 B £8.50 C & D £7.50
Sat Matinees: £12.50 all seats
Conc. £2 off
Schools: £7.50 for groups 10+
Student Standby: £8
Running Time: 1hr 35mins (including interval)
First Night Party - Tues 14 February
A fundraising event for Theatre Alibi
All tickets +£2 donation
Early Bird - book and pay for your tickets before Christmas (24.12.11) and save £2 per ticket.
Further discounts are available if you purchase your tickets from the Box Office on 01392 493493:
- Friends Discount
- Groups Discount
- Season Saver
Note: these discounts are not available online.
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