Take Flight

Tour Dates

2026

9th-10th May- Lakeside Arts Centre, Nottingham

14th May- Arts Centre Washington, Sunderland

15th May- The Junction, Goole

16th May- Attenborough Arts Centre, Leicester

17th May- The Hub, Litchfield

21st May- Poplar Union, London

23rd-24th May- Z Arts, Manchester

27th May- Corn Exchange, Newbury

28th May- Farnham Maltings, Farnham

31st May- Front Room Theatre, Weston-Super-Mare

2nd June- Theatre Royal Winchester

5th-6th June- Half Moon Theatre, London

7th-8th June- Trinity Theatre, Royal Tunbridge Wells

13th June- Grand Junction, London

14th June- BEAM, Hertford

19th-20th June- Hullabaloo, Darlington

22nd June- Sheffield Theatres

24th June- New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich

27th June- Shakespeare North, Prescot

1st-5th July- Polka, London

More about Take Flight…

Take Flight is an original early years aerial theatre show for 0-2 year olds and their grown ups. The story follows a mother and baby bird as their baby grows and explores, navigating making friends, overcoming challenges and eventually supporting them to leave the nest and take flight.

This multi-sensory, interactive show ignites the imagination and curiosity of the babies who are then invited into the space with the performers. During the stay and play session the babies can touch, play and explore the set and props, including having a swing in the silks.

We worked closely with development psychologist Dr Valentina Sclafani from Lincoln University to ensure the content is positive for the neurological & motor skills development of babies and encourages  a strong connection and bond between babies and their grown ups.

Cast and Creative Team

Baby Bird: Farrell Cox

Mummy Bird: Inês Sampaio Figueiredo

Director: Ria Ashcroft

Associate Director: Hannah Stone 

Designer: Hannah Boothman

Music and Lyrics: Darren Clark

Additional Music and Lyrics: Inês Sampaio Figueiredo

Lighting Designer: Arnim Friess

Dramaturg: Tilly Branson

Stage Manager: Alyssa Watts

Choreographer: Sarah Butler

Aerial Consultant: Sarah Bebe Holmes

Early years Consultant: Sarah Argent

R&D Designer: Gemma Caseley-Kirk

Environmental Producer: Talie Smith

Take Flight has been supported by Arts Council England, Circus Hub, Lakeside Arts and Déda Derby.