Take Flight
Tour Dates
2026
9th-10th May- Lakeside Arts Centre, Nottingham
14th May- Arts Centre Washington, Sunderland
16th May- Attenborough Arts Centre, Leicester
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
19th-20th June- Hullabaloo, Darlington
24th June- New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich
27th June- Shakespeare North, Prescot
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.