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Anna Hibiscus' Song

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Told through music, dance, puppetry and traditional African storytelling, this joy-filled, uplifting show brings the much-loved children’s book, about a young girl named Anna Hibiscus, to life.

Anna Hibiscus lives in amazing Africa. Ibadan, Nigeria to be exact. She’s so filled with happiness that she feels like she might float away. And the more she talks to her family about it, the more her happiness grows! There’s only one thing to do… sing!

A Utopia Theatre and Sheffield Theatres Production.

Adapted for the stage and directed by Mojisola Kareem from the book Anna Hibiscus’ Song by Atinuke and Lauren Tobia, arranged by permission from Walker Books Ltd.

Need to know

Age guidance
For ages 3+
Event information

Every adult and child needs a ticket, except for babes in arms aged under 18 months at the time of the performance who don’t need their own seat.

Reviews

4 out of 5 stars

‘Bursting with happiness’The Stage

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A man wearing colourful patterned clothing and a woman sit on stage outside a house with a puppet of a young girl.
Tom Dixon
View larger image 1 of 4. A man wearing colourful patterned clothing and a woman sit on stage outside a house with a puppet of a young girl.
Two women on stage wearing bright and colourful costumes. A puppet of a young girl sits on the lap of one of the women.
View larger image 2 of 4. Two women on stage wearing bright and colourful costumes. A puppet of a young girl sits on the lap of one of the women.
A group of performers in colourful costumes raise their hands and cheer.
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Six performers dance on stage in front of a set of a house and palm trees.
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For your visit

This event is held at the Purcell Room Southbank Centre

The Purcell Room is located in the Queen Elizabeth Hall, which is open from 90 minutes before events start until they finish. It’s closed at all other times.

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Plan your visit

The Purcell Room is an auditorium located within our Queen Elizabeth Hall.

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Our address is Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX.

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Access

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