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A fabulous adventure based on the famous books by Mary Norton. Meet the Borrowers, tiny people who live beneath the floorboards and follow their heart-stopping journey across the land of Giants to find a new home. Driven out by the evil Mrs Driver they encounter many new dangers in the countryside. There's also the mysterious 'Spiller', the unpredictable gypsies and their long lost relatives to find. After many hardships, thrills and spills, the little family's story reaches a truly joyous conclusion. Here is an innovative production in true Polka style that uses all manner of theatrical devices to make the imagination work and delight its audience.

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Book by: Mary Norton

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Archive listings for The Borrowers (2022)

Work type: Kids show. There are performances of this work in the listings (current and future) database, see The Borrowers

T1484052404

Producer Theatre by the Lake. Adapted by Theresa Heskins (presented with the permission of the deFaria Company). Director Zoe Waterman. Design Bronia Housman. Musical Director Greg Last. Director Cydney Uffindell-Phillips (movement). Lighting Ben Cowens. Sound Hattie North. Director Marc Parrett (puppets). Design Marc Parrett (puppets). Other Joe White (Aerial Support). Director Lucy Jenkins (CDG - casting). Director Sooki McShane (CDG - casting). Performer Owen Aaronovitch (Crampfurl). Performer Michael Blair (Pod). Performer Courtney George (Arrietty). Performer Sarah Groarke (Mrs Driver). Performer Tony Shim (A Boy). Performer John Tate (Spiller). Performer Katherine Toy (Homily).

25 Nov 22 to 14 Jan 23

The Theatre By The Lake, Keswick :: V7
listing details L23993885

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