Take Flight

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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 Rika Fujimoto

Mummy Bird LJ Willow

Director Ria Ashcroft

Associate Director and Producer Hannah Stone

Designer Hannah Boothman

Music and Lyrics Darren Clark

Additional Music and Lyrics Inês Sampaio Figueiredo

Lighting Designer Arnim Friess

Associate Producer Vicki Rolley

Outreach Producer Bronte Appleby

Dramaturg and Associate Producer (finance) Tilly Branson

Environmental Producer Talie Smith

Stage Manager Aliya Edwards

Outreach Early Years Artist Practitioners Sophie Utting and Chloe Senior

Development Psychologist Consultant Dr Valentina Sclafani

Aerial Consultant Sarah Bebe Holmes

Choreographer Sarah Butler

Early years Consultant Sarah Argent

Access Support Assistant to the Director Sophie Jane Corner

Devised with original cast Farrell Cox and Inés Sampaio Figueiredo

R&D Designer Gemma Caseley-Kirk