About this Event
Take Flight is an original early years aerial theatre show for 0-2 year
olds and their grown ups. Nestle in with us for a gorgeous aerial theatre
experience, a captivating, multi-sensory, interactive show that ignites the
imagination and curiosity of babies.
You’ll be gently welcomed into the nest by a ukelele playing mumma bird whose
waiting excitedly for her baby to hatch. Her newborn brings into the world
everything that babies do- hunger, laughter, wind and a whole load of energy
leaving the mumma frazzled and exhausted. But in finally seeing her baby take
flight, her heart soars with pride.
“I was particularly touched by the inclusion of the parent's experience in the show - I knew it would be entertaining for babies, it never occurred to me that it would be representative of what we're all going through” (Audience member)
Afterwards everyone is invited into the space with the performers for the stay and
play session where the babies can touch, play and explore the set and props,
including having a swing in the silks.
We worked closely with development psychologist Dr Valentina Sclafani from
Lincoln University to ensure the content is positive for babies in terms of
neurological & motor skills development & encourage a strong connection & bond
between babies and their grown ups.
Co-created with Circus Hub, and
supported by Curve Leicester, Arts
Council England, Déda, Renewal Trust,
University of Lincoln and Erewash
Community Fund
Running Time: 35 minute Performance
followed by 15mins of Stay and Play
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Poplar Union, 2 Cotall Street, London, United Kingdom
GBP 15.00
