Anna Hibiscus

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A joyful, vibrant romp through a Nigerian village in the company of Lami, the best chicken-catcher in the business. The fifth book in the stunning Anna Hibiscus series about a young girl growing up in a city in Nigeria. Directed by Mojisola Kareem- Elofuwoju, this magical tale based on Atinuke’s bookcombines music, dance, puppetry and traditional African storytelling todelight young audiences. Linked short stories star Anna Hibiscus, who lives in a large house in a compound in “amazing Africa” with baby brothers Double and Trouble, parents and extended family.

Anna Hibiscus is looking forward to visiting her grandmother in Canada, where she will see snow for the first time! The fourth book in the awesome Anna Hibiscus series about a young girl growing up in a city in Nigeria. Rooted in music hall and inspired by drag king cabaret, Modest is a farcical play about Elizabeth Thompson, the artist who almostbecame the first woman elected to the Royal Academy in 1879. Freckle Productionspresentthe touching, funny and utterly original adaptation of Julia Donaldsonand Axel Scheffler’s delightful Stick Man, from Thursday 23 – Saturday 25 November.If you are under 16, please obtain your parent/guardian’s permission before submitting or ask your parent/guardian to submit on your behalf. The family goes on vacation, an auntie visits from America, Anna learns what it is to do hard work and she gets an invitation to visit her Canadian grandmother.

The Fossil Kids,written by Simon Marshallwith Sheffield People’s Theatre Young Companyplays on Saturday 3 June. Sheffield’s Lyceum Theatre continues to host some of the UK’s best touring plays, musicals and dance.This suburban family compound in a generic sub-Saharan country reflects the author’s own Nigerian childhood. We look forward to a new season of shows that showcase what our theatres do best: offer audiences thrilling experiences with new and reimagined work on all our stages. Suitable for children aged 3+ and their families, this theatrical adaptation of the much-loved children’s book is told through music, dance, puppetry and traditional African storytelling. Co-produced by Sheffield Theatres and Cambridge Junction, Sheffield’s Forced Entertainmentpresents If All Else Failsfrom Thursday 25 – Friday 26 May.

This classic feel-good musical for all the family features the songs Blue Skies, Sistersand the festive favourite White Christmas. up to the present day, this beautiful book is informative, eye-opening and a must-have in a school library. Tickets can be booked through the Box Office in person, over the phone on 0114 249 6000or at sheffieldtheatres. Hurtling along at breakneck speed, Noises Offfollows the on and off stage antics of a touring theatre company as they stumble their way through the fictional farce, Nothing On.

Atinuke’s text is a series of simple ‘B is for…’ phrases, that take us on a journey through the African landscape.

From the stellar team of Atinuke and Lauren Tobia comes the third Anna Hibiscus picture book title brimming with all the best-loved Hibiscus family members – and Anna’s two brand new baby brothers! All 144 episodes of cult 90s TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayerretold by the one person who knows it inside out: Spike. A whip-smart interrogation of gender, authorial copyright and the cultural significance of Madonna’s 1989 album, Like a Prayer.A perfect book for young children interested in their cultural heritage or for those with a passion for travel and geography, this would also make a gorgeous gift for anyone interested in Africa. The Hypochondriac :Produced by Sheffield Theatresand staged in the Crucible by director Sarah Tipple. We Need New Names,a Fifth Wordand New Perspectivesco-production, runs from Monday 5 – Tuesday 6 June. Also in the Crucible Theatre this summer is a new production of Miss Saigon which will mark the first regional non-replica production of Boublil and Schönberg’s hit musical retelling of Madame Butterfly set during the Vietnam war.