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The Grimmest of Grimm Tales

by "Avva Laff!" Productions

comedy, children-and-family

An anarchic, fast - paced, fun re-telling of the Brothers Grimm’s lesser known tales with music, puppets and comedy for ages 6 plus.

about the production

Did you know, The Brothers Grimm collected together over 200 different stories? Why do we only ever hear about Cinders and Snow White? Were the others to scary? Too gruesome? Or a bit rubbish? In this brand new family comedy with music and puppetry for ages 6+, The Story Squad introduce a whole new cast of weird and wonderful Grimm's characters. Meet Godfather Death, Hans My Hedgehog and a deceased chicken in an irreverent, comic quest to re-tell… THE GRIMMEST OF GRIMM TALES

about the artist

The show has been written by Jane Deane (www.janedeane.com), an actress and director with over 20 years’ experience in theatre, entertainment and TV (Cbeebies/BBC) and produced by “Avva Laff!” Productions (www.avvalaff.co.uk), who have earned an excellent reputation over the past 12 years creating and producing family comedy shows for Legoland, Windsor Resort.

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stage dimensions

width: 5 metres

height: 3 metres

depth: 3 metres

Warm wash, Cold wash, 3 specials (2 Green with leafy Gobos if available, one white spot). Access to 1 13amp socket on stage.
Sound desk set up able to input Mac running QLab. CD to be available for back up. Company tours own SM58 cable mics. 2 x mic stands required from venue. Venue Technician required for get-in only. Company provides show tech.

Children aged 6 and over and their families. Whilst the show is primarily targeted at older children - the show's style and humour has a very broad appeal with something for all ages.

“Everyone loves a good story, even better if it’s a classic, and better still if you are still surprised. Well you will get all of that and more in the “Grimmest of Grimm Tales”… The story switches from fact to fiction from puppet to actor and there’s even a bit of gender swapping too! Lots of humour, great puppets and some fascinating facts… what are you waiting for? Hurry and buy a ticket!”

Olivia Post - Audience member/Theatre Blogger

“This is a really great show! Perfect blend of wit, morals, a few scary bits (only mildly), puppets and musical numbers. They're warming up to do the Edinburgh festival in August, and is definitely worth catching! Great script aimed at 6+, but equally as appealing to adults. Highly recommended”

Fiona Shepherd - Audience member and Mum!

A first call guarantee of £800 plus VAT then 70/30 or 60/40 in productions favour is the ideal. Open to negotiation. Usually perform two shows a day in a venue.