Theatre / Afro-Caribbean
Bristol Old Vic’s Weston Studio reopens
Dr Edson Burton and Ruth Ramsay from Bristol-based theatre makers Dip and Fall Back were widely praised for their 2019 show Anansi and the Grand Prize – a vibrant reimagining of the West African character Anansi, who often takes the shape of a spider.
From December 17-31, the company are back with Anansi’s Big Big Adventure, a co-production with Bristol Old Vic, written by Burton and diected by Lionelle Nsarhaza.
They are now in rehearsals for the show, which was made specifically for 4-7 yr olds, and has been chosen to relaunch the theatre’s Weston Studio.
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Full company in rehearsals – photo: Manoel Akure
The mischievous Anansi the Spider spots a great shiny disc in the forest near his home. Curious, and telling his six children he will only be a minute, he walks to the forest edge to find out what it could be. But they’re too busy arguing to notice he’s gone. And the disc seems to move further into the trees – where panthers, snakes and wild animals lurk…
Anansi is lost. The disc is nowhere to be seen and danger is drawing near. Can his children work together, using their unique special powers, to find their father before it’s too late?
Anansi’s Big Big Adventure will be a rich blend of story, puppetry, music and dance, with actors Winston Pyke as Anansi, Nadia Williams as Tacoma, and Kerry-Ann Waison as Tosin.
Photo: Manoel Akure
Anansi’s Big Big Adventure (age recommendation 4-7) is at the Weston Studio, Bristol Old Vic, on December 17-31, at various times. More information and tickets are available at www.bristololdvic.org.uk.
Main photo: Manoel Akure
Read more: ‘Anansi ties all African and Caribbean people to their past, present and futures’
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