The Selfish Giant
by Wrongsembletheatre, children-and-family
Oscar Wilde's classic tale imagined for the stage in a magical adventure for ages 3-7 and their grown-ups Co-commissioned by Barnsley Civic
about the production
In a cold grey town, not too far from here, hidden behind a crumbling wall and a thousand signs which say ‘KEEP OUT’ lives... The Selfish Giant. So selfish he shut away the garden where the children used to play and cursed the town to neverending winter. Or so the story goes… But one curious child wants to find out the truth about what really lies within. This brand new adaptation is a midscale production bursting with colour, puppetry, light and an original soundtrack. Co-commissioned by Barnsley Civic and Stockton ARC.
about the artist
Wrongsemble is a Leeds-based theatre company specialising in working with and creating work for young people, schools and families. We believe in art for everyone, with accessibility and 'shared experience' at the heart of all we do. Formed in 2015, the company was born out of desire to make family theatre for all ages. Our artists are all from/based to the North of England, and we strive to ensure that they represent the excitingly diverse communities we serve. In 2020 Wrongsemble won the Child Friendly Leeds Award for 'Inspiring Creativity through Arts and Culture'
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stage dimensions
width: 5 metres
height: 3 metres
depth: 5 metres
1 x Technician, Venue configuration: End on, Get-in: Min 4 hours,
Get-out: 2 hours, Parking space for one LWB Van, 2 x dressing rooms, Mixing desk, PA system, 3 x onstage power (13 or 16AMP) , Four-way 13 AMP power source at operating point, 2 x sets of cans (operating point, and stage), Birdie behind set piece on stage, 8 x stage weights, Masking Stage Left and Right, Full black as backdrop,
2 x Onstage monitors/ fall-back speakers Stage left and right
Access to hoover / dustpan and brush
Access to Tallescope
This show has been created for both family and schools audiences. The target age is 3-7 - but all of Wrongsemble's productions aim to support the wider family experience (all ages).
Thoroughly enjoyed The Selfish Giant by Wrongsemble! Amazed how well behaved & attentive the youngsters were, and my 11 year old compadre was entranced too!
Big thumbs up from me! Clever reminder that we need to listen to both sides of a tale before we make a judgement, despite what our media tell us!
As a retired Primary school Headteacher I first read 'The Selfish Giant' to a class of children back in 1969 and have made a point of reading every year since (it is my all time favourite story) so I was intrigued as to how Wrongsemble would interpret it. I shouldn't have worried...It is a wonderful, contemporary reworking of the classic and I would urge anyone, adult or child, to go and see it. It is performed by two amazingly talented actors who kept me, my 3 year old grandchild and all other children in the audience totally enthralled!
We apply a relaxed-performance like atmosphere in all of our productions (low level house lights throughout, open door policy during show). A full script can be supplied to the venue in advance for BSL interpretation or Captioning if required. The company are happy to conduct meet and greets / touch-tours. The show can be adapted into a full relaxed-performance.
This show is supported with a Teacher’s Pack and a range of Educational opportunities available by pre-arrangement with Wrongsemble.
Schools workshops (approx. 90-120mins) available at a cost of £100-£150.
All shows have a free (optional) on-stage post-show ‘Stay and Play’ on stage session with the cast.
All of our company members have facilitation experience and we can provide bespoke sessions or activities in response to requests.
participation@wrongsemble.com
Prices: [1 or 2 shows per day]
Less than 70 Miles from Leeds (commutable) - £725 (no VAT)
- £600 for additional days.
All other regions: £895 (no VAT)
- £700 for additional days
Locations exceedingly far from the company’s base in Leeds may incur a fuel surplus fee.
