AN Ellesmere Port theatre is delighted to announce the return of a classic tale to its venue in time for Christmas.
Enchanting and critically acclaimed production Little Red will be entertaining families at Theatre Porto when it arrives from December 8, in a run which will last until January 13, 2024.
The captivating adventure is a playful and imaginative twist on a timeless fairy tale, entirely suited to families with young ones (ages 4+).
Fatima Jawara and Anoush Kendrick (as Little Red & Woodcutter). Photo: Mike Kwasniak
A spirited heroine embarks on a journey to Grandma’s house, encountering talking sheep, dancing trees, and a charismatic, jazz-singing Wolfie along the way. But can she resist their charm and safely reach Grandma’s house?
In a world where the woodcutter fells all the trees, are the wolves truly the villains, or is Grandma, the 'trophy-hunter,' concealing a hidden secret?
Originally commissioned by Unity Theatre in Liverpool back in 2016, this production is making a triumphant return to the North-West with a fresh and exciting rendition brought by Theatre Porto, HOME, MLCP and in association with Eastern Angles.
Theatre Porto.
The original script, crafted by the award-winning Kevin Dyer, was developed through a creative process led by the original director, Nina Hajiyianni, who is delighted to be revisiting this captivating tale.
She said: “Little Red has always held a special place in my heart – a heartwarming story, masterfully told, with something to enchant everyone and provoke contemplation.
"It’s a real treat to bring this show back, and I eagerly anticipate sharing it with audiences in Ellesmere Port and Manchester.”
For more information and to book tickets, visit https://theatreporto.org/little-red-live/
Little Red is coming to Theatre Porto.
The production stars Fatima Jawara as Little Red. Fatima, who has numerous credits from theatre productions and is reprising the role of Little Red, having previously appeared in the Eastern Angles/Theatre Porto 2022 production.
Stephanie Greer, who trained at Bretton Hall gaining a first-class honours degree in acting, plays the part of Wolfie.
Francesca Anderson, who has worked on a wide range of theatre and film productions, will play the part of Grandma, and Anoush Kendrick, who recently performed a one-woman play about a Syrian refugee which was performed at Ripon Festival and Theatre Porto, will play the part of the Woodcutter.
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