Utopia Theatre to bring the joyous Anna Hibiscus' Song to life at The Maltings in Berwick

By Andrew Coulson
Published 3rd Sep 2024, 14:42 BST
Promising to enchant children and adults in equal measure, Anna Hibiscus’ Song is a magical fusion of music, dance, puppetry and traditional African storytelling – based on the much-loved children’s book by Atinuke.Promising to enchant children and adults in equal measure, Anna Hibiscus’ Song is a magical fusion of music, dance, puppetry and traditional African storytelling – based on the much-loved children’s book by Atinuke.
Promising to enchant children and adults in equal measure, Anna Hibiscus’ Song is a magical fusion of music, dance, puppetry and traditional African storytelling – based on the much-loved children’s book by Atinuke.
African theatre company Utopia Theatre is bringing the uplifting story of a puppet girl who is bursting with happiness to The Maltings in Berwick next week.

Promising to enchant children and adults in equal measure, Anna Hibiscus’ Song is a magical fusion of music, dance, puppetry and traditional African storytelling – based on the much-loved children’s book by Atinuke.

It is the story of a young Nigerian girl called Anna Hibiscus, who is 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.

So, there is only one thing to do – and that’s to sing!

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Anna Hibiscus’ Song is a co-production with Sheffield Theatres and has been adapted for the stage and directed by Mojisola Kareem, the artistic director of Utopia Theatre.

It is suitable for young children aged three-plus years, their friends and families.

Mojisola Kareem said: “Anna Hibiscus’ Song gives audiences the chance to enjoy an immersive theatre experience, where the stage becomes Africa and children are encouraged to help tell the story with dance and song.”

Performances of Anna Hibiscus’ Song will be taking place at The Maltings on Wednesday, September 11 at 2pm and Thursday, September 12 at 10am and 2pm.

For more information and to book your tickets, call the Box Office on 01289 330999 or go to www.maltingsberwick.co.uk/whats-on/a-utopia-theatre-and-sheffield-theatres-production-anna-hibiscus-song

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