Synopsis
Rat's Tales
Published by Faber & Faber
3 Male 5 Female
The volume contains two texts for each story - a prose version and a dramatised version
First, Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy's captivating prose version
And then, Melly Still's lively dramatization
Inspired by the story of The Pied Piper and Carol Ann's The Stolen Childhood, the show combines folk stories from around the world to present a play that deals with the sometimes painful and sometimes hilarious transition from childhood to adulthood
This magical cycle of folk tales creates an unforgettable evening and offers a genuine alternative to Christmas pantomime
REVIEWS
"5 Stars! ... Cor, this is magical stuff - a dark DELIGHTFUL Christmas show suitable for children aged 8 plus but also entirely suitable for unaccompanied adults RATS' TALES includes some of the BEST THEATRE you will see all year" ~ The Times