Hush-A-Bye

Information about suitability:

Accessible Family

Audience feedback

"Every aspect of the theatre experience has been carefully considered... I didn't want any of it to end."

Rating 5 stars

The Stage

Following a Winter run at artsdepot in 2017, Hush-A-Bye toured UK venues in 2018.

About Hush-A-Bye

Hush-a-bye baby, on the tree-top, when the wind blows the cradle will rock…

Nestle among branches and meet the neighbours in Oily Cart’s immersive tree-top world. The leafy canopy is home to some of the creatures you might expect, and one you definitely won’t – a tiny baby! How did the infant get up there? Who is looking after them? And how can we help? Experiencing the sights, sounds and smells of a woodland wonderland, the audience must explore to find answers.

Hush-A-Bye is an interactive, multi-sensory production for the very young, with live music, puppets and an enchanting environment. Created by Oily Cart, a theatre company renowned for their innovation, the production is presented in three versions: one for babies and toddlers (6 months – 2 years), one for young children (3 – 5 years), and a relaxed version for young people aged 3 – 8.

With support from The Royal Victoria Hall Foundation

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Credits

Creative Team

Writer Tim Webb

Director Anna Newell

Designer Jens Cole

Character Design Nikki Pontin

Music Director Max Reinhardt

Composers Max Reinhardt and Kadialy Kouyate

Lighting Designer Jack Knowles

Choreographer Debbie Bandara

Performers Griff Fender and Katherine gRAY

Musician Kadialy Kouyate

Production Team

Company Stage Manager Deanne Jones

Production Manager William Aubrey Jones

Head of Scenic Construction Hannah Sharp

Head of Costume Deborah Williams

Puppet Maker Sue Dacre

Makers William Aubrey Jones, Clancy Flynn, Mila Guichard, Karen Hobbs, Gareth Howells, Courtney Larner, Feather Lune, Adam Kassell, Alice Kristina Rose, Deborah Williams

Producing Team

General Manager Angela Bond

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