Hippity Hop

Accessible Family

"An infectiously immersive affair that encourages the children to lean into theatre and dance to their own beat."

The Guardian

Following a Winter run at artsdepot in 2018, Hippity Hop embarked on a UK tour in 2019.

About Hippity Hop

Oily Cart’s sell-out success,Hippity Hop, is back to meet a new generation of hip young things. Experience the puppetry, rap, music and movement of the first ever interactive hip hop show for young children aged 2-5.

With hip hop flavoured beats, fun lyrics written by acclaimed rap artist BREIS, graffiti-based designs, and the twinkling lights of the city, Hippity Hop celebrates street culture. Join the Hippity Hoppity baby for a multi-sensory musical – it’s a hip hopera!

Gallery

Parents and children watching Hippity Hop

A baby audience member holds up to show something to a dog puppet while other audience members watch

Musician plays the kora, surrounded by the audience

Young audience members lean forward onto a platform where two performers puppeteer a dancing dog

Two performers with a dog puppet interact with two young audience members

A pram covered in garlands of flowers with a puppet baby inside, on a circular platform which the audience surrounds.

"A fun introduction to street culture, from hip hop to graffiti, from trusted children's theatre company Oily Cart."

The Stage

"This work is as theatrically compelling as it is important to the development of young children."

Sardines Magazine

"Continues the beautiful child-sensitive work of this remarkable company."

British Theatre Guide

"It's just the most joyful and welcoming children's theatre."

Audience feedback

Credits

Creative Team

Writer Tim Webb

Director Patrick Lynch

Set Designer Marcello Chiarenza

Costumes by Elena Marini

Associate Designer Stella Cecil

Street Art and Design Carleen de Sözer

Executive Music Consultant Max Reinhardt

Composer/Music Director BREIS

Rap Lyrics written by BREIS

Co-composer and Producer Richard Edwards

Co-composer Kadialy Kouyate

Lighting Designer Jack Knowles

Choreographer Debbie Bandara

Performers Oli 'Solocypher' Polidore Perrins, Katherine Vernez Gray

Musician Kadialy Kouyate

Company Stage Manager Deanne Jones

Production Team

Production Manager William Aubrey-Jones

Company Stage Manager Deanne Jones

Head of Scenic Construction Hannah Sharp

Head of Costume Deborah Williams

Design Team Jack Bodimeade, Claire Cousins, Amber Donovan, Amy Ford, Keith Frederick, Alice Kristina Rose, Lisa Rust, Lara Tarroni

Puppet Makers Simon Auton & Lisa Rust

Production Electrician Nathan Johnson

Placement Thomas Webb

Producing Team

Interim Director Rebecca Manson Jones

Tours Producer Alison Garratt

Communications and Engagement Producer Flossie Waite

Press Representative Rachel Furst

Photography Suzi Corker

Video Artist Paul Williams

Graphic Design Ed Currie

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