Archive: this announcement describes the 2023 Hare and Tortoise production.
In 2023, Buxton Opera House announced its first in-house Christmas show at the Pavilion Arts Centre for children and families. Platform 3, the learning and engagement initiative launched by Buxton Opera House and Buxton International Festival in 2021, provided activities for young people, schools and communities.
Brendan Murray’s Hare and Tortoise toured primary schools across the High Peak and was also scheduled at the Pavilion Arts Centre in December 2023.
The musical play was advertised for children aged three to eight.
Through this 50-minute play, Hare and Tortoise follow the seasons as their wintry world becomes Spring, Summer and finally Autumn and the two friends get ready to race each other!
The production used poetry, music and characterisation to retell the traditional tale, exploring friendship, nature and growing up.
“Hare and Tortoise challenges us to stop and breathe and enjoy life – without always rushing from job to job.” – Allie Spencer, Director
“The world was winter shivery and shaking… Tortoise sleeping: sound and silent… Hare was waiting, wishing, wondering. When will Tortoise wake?” Brendan Murray, Hare and Tortoise.
Niamh Hine played Hare and Adam Horvath played Tortoise.
The Pavilion Arts Centre performances were scheduled from 16 to 24 December 2023, including relaxed and BSL-interpreted performances.
See Buxton Opera House for current performances.
Buxton Opera House, Water Street, Buxton, SK17 6XN
T: 01298 72190
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