The Princess and the Pea
Breathtaking acrobatics, clowning and fairy-tale adventure combine in this funny and playful remix of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic story.
In a lavish palace, there lives a pampered princess who has everything her heart desires. Each day, three loyal servants attend to her every wish and whim.
But one dark and stormy night, she ventures beyond her palace walls – and everything changes…
Tumble, toss and turn the page in this nimble twist on a timeless tale. Dishevelled from a rainstorm and forced to prove herself to her faithful servants, a pampered princess learns a lesson in humility – with the help of one pesky pea!
A marvel of acrobatics and physical comedy, The Princess and the Pea leaps to life with queen-sized charm and nary a word.
A co-production by Upswing, the Unicorn Theatre and New Vic Theatre.
Need to know
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. Under-12s must be seated next to an accompanying adult.
Adapted by Theresa Heskins
Co-directed by Vicki Dela Amedume and Theresa Heskins
Princess: Rhiannon Skerritt
Green Servant: Nathan Johnston
Blue Servant: Elliot Goodhill
Yellow Servant: Tiago Fonseca
Designer: Laura McEwen
Lighting Designer: Joshie Harriette
Associate Lighting Designer: Ric Mountjoy
Composer: Tayo Akinbode
Sound Designer: Alex Day
Assistant Choreographer: Nathan Johnston
Casting Director: Anji Carroll CDG
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Access
Imagine is a Relaxed festival and this event is a Relaxed Performance (RP). Relaxed Performances have a relaxed approach to noise and movement in the space, and you are free to leave and re-enter during the performance. A chill-out space and noise-cancelling headphones are available for both adults and children. There are no adjustments to sound and lighting for these performances and this performance contains amplified sound and moving lights.
The show is largely non-verbal and incorporates BSL signs for the only spoken words (‘Princess’ and ‘Pea’).The story is told through physical action and creative sound design.
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