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A Ladder to the Stars Brings Festive Magic to Traverse Theatre
Traverse Theatre, in association with Visible Fictions, welcomes the acclaimed puppetry production A Ladder to the Stars this festive season. Adapted from the children's book by Simon Puttock and directed by Visible Fictions Artistic Director Dougie Irvine, this enchanting production promises a magical theatrical experience for young audiences.
Irvine shares:“The success of this show over the years is testament to how our young audiences respond to it. It's full of magic and wonder which makes it perfect for a festive outing. We can't wait to perform at the Traverse and spread a little theatrical joy this Christmas.”
Designed for children aged 3–7 and their families, this gentle and imaginative tale explores wishes, gift-giving and magic, alongside the wonders of the weather and the solar system.
Olive has a wish. High in the deep blue night sky, a twinkling star hears a little girl's birthday wish to dance with the stars. The star sets out to make her dream come true, but it takes a lifetime. On her 107th birthday, Olive finally gets her chance to dance among the stars.
Brought to life through a magical combination of puppetry, music, light and imagination, A Ladder to the Stars is a heartfelt and humorous story about the extraordinary things that can happen when the universe hears your dreams.
Venue: Traverse 2, Traverse Theatre, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh
Dates and times: Tuesday 8 December: 6.30pm, Wednesday 9 – Wednesday 23 December: 10.30am and 1.30pm