Primary Times - the definitive what’s on and where to go family guide of activities and events for children of primary school age. Things to do with your kids during the school holidays including arts and craft activities, music and theatre for children, parties, competitions, days out, and family attractions along with term time drama schools, dance classes, after school clubs and sports activities. Things to do at a place near you!
THE SCARECROWS’ WEDDING
19th-20th September 2015
This event has ended. Click here to view the details anyway.
Scamp Theatre and Watford Palace Theatre present
THE SCARECROWS’ WEDDING
Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
PLAYING AT Hertford Theatre FROM 19th TO 20th September
www.hertfordtheatre.com
Tickets: £11 each or £42 for a family ticket
Scamp Theatre are proud to present their latest production, a truly heart-warming adaptation of The Scarecrows’ Wedding, based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, playing at Hertford Theatre on 19th and 20th September.
Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay invite you to . . .
The best wedding ever, the best wedding yet,
The wedding that no one will ever forget.
Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay are excellent scarecrows (they scare a lot of crows). Harry loves Betty, and Betty loves Harry - so they decide to get married. Harry sets off to search for their wedding day essentials including a dress of feathers, a bunch of flowers and a necklace made from shells.
However, when the farmer notices he is missing a scarecrow, he replaces Harry with the devilishly smooth but dangerous Reginald Rake. Dashing, daring and ever so cool, can Reginald persuade Betty that he is the scarecrow for her? Will Harry make it back in the nick of time before Reginald ruins their special day?
Bursting at the seams with Scamp Theatre’s inimitable style, this epic love story promises wit, drama, and wedding bells!
Suitable for ages 3+
The Scarecrows’ Wedding is directed by Eva Sampson, with design by James Button, lighting by Elanor Higgins and music by Darren Clark. It is performed by Muireann Bird, Paul Brendan and Edward Day. The Scarecrows’ Wedding is produced by Scamp Theatre in association with Watford Palace Theatre.
Julia Donaldson is a British writer, playwright and performer, the 2011–2013 Children's Laureate and the prize-winning author of some of the world's most-loved children's books, most notably the modern classic The Gruffalo. Julia is best known for her popular rhyming stories for children, especially those illustrated by Axel Scheffler, which include The Scarecrows’ Wedding, Room on the Broom and Stick Man. Julia also received an MBE in 2011 for her services to Literature.
‘I love how Scamp scamper through my stories, transporting them from page to stage so faithfully and innovatively.’ Julia Donaldson
Scamp Theatre was founded in 2003 by award-winning international producers Jennifer Sutherland and Louise Callow. Scamp bring a range of theatrical live performance to audiences of all ages, with an increased focus on adaptation, particularly in children’s literature. Scamp believe in creating playful and innovative theatrical experiences that not only startle and entertain but also encourage children and young people to use their imaginations. With productions touring constantly, Scamp have a superb track record in theatre production in London, on tour and at the world’s leading venues and festivals.
‘The quality of what Scamp do is amazing’
THE INDEPENDENT
‘I love how Scamp scamper through my stories, transporting them from page to stage so faithfully and innovatively.’
JULIA DONALDSON
@ScampTheatre