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High above the city sparkles the golden statue of The Happy Prince. One night a little swallow on his way to Egypt rests at his feet. Splish splosh...the little bird thinks it's raining and shivers...he looks up and realises it is not rain but real tears falling from the statue's eyes. The statue wants the little swallow to help him but it is growing colder, what is he to do? Adapted from the classic children's story by Oscar Wilde. High above the city stands the golden statue of the Happy Prince. One night a cheeky young swallow stops to rest at the statue's feet. The Prince and the swallow become best friends and have a great adventure. They travel around the world and help the people in the city. Imagine the Happy Prince, the swallow and their story magically brought to life with music, live action and colourful video animation.

Creatives/Company

Author: Oscar Wilde
Company(s): MacRobert Productions, The Lemon Tree
Director: Annie Wood