Information for Anna Hibiscus' Song at The North Wall, Oxford (Kids show). This is the story of a young girl named Anna Hibiscus. Anna lives in amazing Africa. Ibadan, Nigeria to be exact. Anna Hibiscus is so filled with happiness that she feels like she might float away. And the more she talks to her family about it, the more her happiness grows! There's only one thing to do... Sing! Told through music, dance, puppetry and traditional African storytelling, this theatrical adaptation of Atinuke's much loved children's book will have you beaming from ear to ear.
Approximate runtime 50 minutes.
Age Advisory: 3+
Cast/Performers
Kehinde Bankole (Auntie Jolie / Storyteller),
Malick Bojang (Grandfather / Storyteller),
Althea Burey (Mama / Angel / Storyteller),
Dorthea Darby (Grandmother / Uncle Tunde / Benz / Storyteller),
Julius Obende (Papa / on-stage musician / Storyteller),
Saskia Rose (Anna Hibiscus / Storyteller)
Creatives/Company
Adapted by:
Mojisola KareemBook by(s):
Atinuke Tobia,
Lauren TobiaProducer(s):
Utipia Theatre,
Sheffield TheatresDirector:
Mojisola Kareem