Bring little ones together with their extended family inside the colourful world of Troggle and Mira – an interactive online theatrical experience for children under 5 and their grown-ups near and far..
Up and down was an interactive online theatrical experience for children under 5 and their grown-ups near and far.
12 extended families ventured to the colourful world of Troggle and Mira for a magical online theatrical experience. They’re best friends who live apart – one deep underground, one high in the sky – but they still share treasures, snacks and adventures together.
Thank you so much! That was fantastic! Perfectly pitched, really lovely idea and beautifully delivered.
Starcatchers sought 12 extended families who were unable to meet up physically to take part in an online, inter-generational theatrical experience for children under 5.
During lockdown, many children were missing key adults in their lives, particularly grandparents, and grandparents were missing grandchildren. Sometimes those video calls fall short!
Charlotte Allan and EmmaClaire Brightlyn from Ipdip Theatre explored whether a shared, fun and creative experience that both the adults and young children can focus on as part of a video call could help the connections be more meaningful for everyone involved.
This work was part of Starcatchers’ Big Inspirations project, exploring ways of connecting with and inspiring young children whilst they are at home with their families. It was funded through Starcatchers’ artist development programme Playspace.
Associate Artist
Charlotte is a theatre maker who produces work for children under the age of 5 and their adults under the name Ipdip Theatre.
EmmaClaire Brightlyn was Artistic Associate at Solar Stage Theatre in Toronto and nominated for a Dora Mavor Moore Award for her performance in The Ugly Duckthing.
Amy Hall-Gibson is an ‘artist in remote residence’ using remote storytelling and drama techniques to help ease children’s transition back to nursery in August 2020.
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