PRESS RELEASE
14 October 2015
Immediate release
A THOUGHTFUL LOOK AT THE CYCLE OF LIFE COMES TO HALF
MOON THEATRE ON SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER IN A PLAYFUL
ADVENTURE SET IN A WILD AND MAGICAL PAPER GARDEN
Travelled Companions bring Where Caterpillars Go, a thoughtful look at the cycle of life for young
people under 5 and their families, to Half Moon Theatre on Saturday 24 October at 11am, 1.30am
and 3pm.
Follow an inquisitive Caterpillar into a beautiful and tactile garden where together you’ll explore life,
growth, wonder and loss through live music and playful movement in this fun and visually striking
show.
Where Caterpillars Go delves into the cycle of life, explored within a garden where almost everything
is made from paper. Watch seeds fly, fall and sprout, and shoots spiral and uncurl. Chase leaves and
butterflies as they flutter by in this lively garden that pops up before your eyes.
The show lasts approx. 45 minutes, which includes an interactive play session.
Travelled Companions was co-founded in 2010 by Leila Chebbi and Emma Hirons and specialises in
creating original, imaginative and engaging theatre for young audiences. Using music, movement,
storytelling and media, they create stimulating theatrical environments for children to explore.
Where Caterpillars Go is their second production and was created over a six month period in 2014. It
premiered at the Unity Theatre in October 2014 and has been on tour will tour nationally
throughout 2015.
Chris Elwell, Director of Half Moon commented: “We’re delighted to welcome Travelled
Companions to Half Moon Theatre for the first time with this intimate and resourceful show where
you’re invited to imagine, play and discover the cycle of life. Where Caterpillars Go has a smaller
audience size than usual, creating a relaxed and captivating experience for its Early Years audience
and we look forward to taking them on a playful adventure.”
Where Caterpillars Go will run for three performances on Saturday 24 October at 11am, 1.30am
and 3pm. All tickets are £6 and can be booked through Half Moon’s website at
www.halfmoon.org.uk or by calling 020 7709 8900.
ENDS
LISTINGS DETAILS
Travelled Companions presents
Where Caterpillars Go
Saturday 24 October, 11am, 1.30pm & 3pm
Ages 2-5 | 45 minutes
Half Moon Theatre
43 White Horse Road, London E1 0ND
Tickets: £6
Box Office: 020 7709 8900 or online at www.halfmoon.org.uk
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NOTES TO EDITORS
CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM
Choreographer: Jennifer Hale
Writer: Alison Down
Musical Director: Joe Hirons
Designer: Laura Brownhill
Lighting Designer: Phil Saunders
Director: Julie Kellington
Performers: Andy Frizell, Emma Hirons, Leila Chebbi
FURTHER DETAILS
For further information or to arrange interviews, photographs and press tickets please contact
Stephen Beeny on 020 7709 8907 or stephen@halfmoon.org.uk
A selection of images can be downloaded from Dropbox:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/br0zxhmjr74d7j4/AAAyPuekxpVz1M5jM1RYYelOa?dl=0
ABOUT HALF MOON
Half Moon is a local organisation with a national remit, committed to supporting young people at
every stage of their creative development. Working from their base in Limehouse and throughout
the community in Tower Hamlets, Half Moon makes a big impact on the lives of young people. Half
Moon’s wide-ranging programme reaches 49,000 people annually and engages those who are often
excluded from arts activity. Half Moon’s activity includes a season of professional plays for young
audiences, national touring productions and an extensive creative learning programme, including
seven youth theatres.
Half Moon receives regular funding from the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and are a National
Portfolio Organisation of Arts Council England.
Website: www.halfmoon.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/halfmoontheatre
Twitter: @HalfMoonTheatre
For press enquiries please contact: Stephen Beeny
Communications Manager
stephen@halfmoon.org.uk
020 7709 8907