When We Lived in Uncle's Hat

Synopsis

This is a play about how walls don’t make a house; and doors don’t make a house; it’s a play about how a family makes a house. And it doesn’t matter where you live - who you live with is the important bit. A merry band of actor-musicians bring this delightfully illustrated children’s book to life, taking you from the bottom of the sea, through the inside of a violin, to the surface of the moon, all in search of that most magical place - a home. Suitable for ages 5-9

Our Review:

Joanne Hartley - 5 October 2010

Theatre works best when it offers a space for the audience to put their imagination to work and we all know that children’s imaginations are the most fertile of all. Tutti Frutti are clearly very well aware of the exciting possibilities that open up within the domain of children’s theatre. The sky is quite literally the limit in When We Lived in Uncle’s Hat!

Most striking of all are the array of landscapes and locations brought to life using physical theatre. The story follows Boy and his family in their search for the perfect home and the cast of four transport the audience from place to place using only minimal set and props. Live music and tuneful atmospheric sound effects, performed on stage by the cast themselves; combine with clever choreography and humorous att...