Shoofly Theatre
Two Four Six Eight!

by Katie Sykes and Craig Edwards

"a wide-eyed exuberant little gem...which should inspire a love of numbers,
and of theatre, in audiences of all ages" - Venue

TOURING TILL SEPTEMBER 2012

Craig has been invited to his best friend's Birthday Party.
There is an invitation to read, presents to wrap, cakes to buy and a house to find.
Who will explain the rules of Musical Chairs? Will there be enough balloons?

TWO FOUR SIX EIGHT! is a delightful show for 4-7yr olds. Using music, balloons and far too much wrapping paper, Shoofly Theatre has created a funny and charming performance that shows how fun numbers can be with your friends. This is the first production from Shoofly Theatre set up by Katie Sykes and Craig Edwards. Craig and Katie are highly experienced theatre makers and have been involved in a number of critically acclaimed productions with companies such as:
Travelling Light (How Cold My Toes, Shadowplay and Lenny),
The Bristol Old Vic (We're Going On A Bear Hunt and Aesop's Fables),
The Tobacco Factory (The Ugly Duckling and Ali Baba & The Forty Thieves),
The Egg (Around The World In 80 Days and A Midsummer Night's Dream).

In TWO FOUR SIX EIGHT! Shoofly Theatre has created a world that is instantly recognisable to young children, telling the story of a birthday party and a little boy who loves dancing and counting.

 

Feedback

"the show was charming, quirky and very funny (the little boy next to me giggled all the way through it)."
Jude Merrill Travelling Light Theatre Company

"a lovely show, witty, engaging and incredibly friendly, full of life."
Ali Robertson Tobacco Factory Theatre

"I liked it when the penguin was singing and the gorilla did kung fu"
"The funniest part was when he was looking for himself"
Audience Feedback

Basic Information
Get In Time: 1 hour 30 minutes | Running Time: 40 minutes approximately | Get Out Time: 45 minutes
Performance Area: 4m x 4m
Basic Technical Requirements: General Cover, PA System for music, operator
Other Requirements: Dressing Room, Water and Meal for 1 person
Target Audience: Family Audiences suitable for ages 4-7yrs, Nursery, Reception and Year One children

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