The Magic Fish
by ATMA Dancechildren-and-family, dance
A classic Indian tale retold through dance, storytelling and konnakol for young thinking minds.
about the production
Vishnu, one of India’s shape-shifting Supergods, wakes up after sleeping for thousands of years to find a greedy demon called No-Knowledge has taken earth’s most precious treasures for himself. Enlisting the help of King Manu to save the essentials for life, Vishnu changes his form into something quite unexpected! In this interactive performance, boys and girls are invited to join King Manu’s adventure in a new production to enchant all children.
about the artist
ATMA Dance is a London-based dance company under the Artistic Direction of Choreographer Mayuri Boonham.
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stage dimensions
width: 7 metres
height: 3 metres
depth: 7 metres
Can be performed indoors or outdoors, twice in a day.
Indoor performances require a day before get-in.
Outdoor performances require three-hours on-site get-in, flooring requirements to be discussed (can be performed on grass if hard flooring not available).
Ages 5-9, suitable for both family audiences and school groups.
ATMA is a company worth clocking.
Children in the audience were quite enraptured by Boonham's enchanting portrayal of Vishnu.
The number of eager volunteers arriving on stage to help [with the boat-building] illustrates the engaging nature of the show.
The Magic Fish is an interactive performance experience, using dance, music and storytelling to engage and inspire young thinking minds. The performance can be supplemented with dance, visual art, craft and storytelling workshops.
