PRESS RELEASE
23 July 2015
Immediate release
UP IN THE ATTIC JOURNEYS TO THE ROOF GARDEN IN CANARY
WHARF FOR A FREE DAY OF FAMILY WORKSHOPS AND
PERFORMANCES ON SATURDAY 1 AUGUST
Up in the Attic, a magical journey of discovery and adventure, opens at the Roof Garden
performance space at Crossrail Place, Canary Wharf, on Saturday 1 August for a free afternoon of
family friendly workshops and performances as part of the Bloom Festival.
Join three children on an unforgettable bedtime adventure: a journey through the attic at the top of
an old house. As they discover the delights and secrets hidden inside, they’re taken on a
rollercoaster ride of story, song and surprise.
As the children work together to unravel a mystery, they meet a wolf, a crab, a whale and a goose –
and when they finally open the dusty suitcase in the far corner of the attic, they realise that there
really is no need to be frightened of the dark ever again.
Up in the Attic is a story about co-operation, friendship and overcoming fears. A magical, melodious
and interactive tale created through enchanting music and puppetry for ages 3 to 6. At the end of
the performance, there is an opportunity for the audience to meet the characters and share in the
magic of the story.
This is the second time that Half Moon has presented a show at the Roof Garden. Earlier this year
they were one of the first companies to perform at the new venue, which opened in May, with Tam
Tam Theatre’s intimate, imaginative and captivating play for the very young Circles in the Sand.
Up in the Attic is performed by Floods of Ink, a theatre company who champion young people’s right
to experience theatre, creating work that speaks to young audiences of today.
Chris Elwell, Director of Half Moon commented: “We’re very excited to return to the Roof Garden
performance space at Crossrail Place with Floods of Ink’s enchanting adventure Up in the Attic. It’s a
beautiful outdoor - but covered – venue and this free afternoon of workshops and performances is a
great introduction to the theatre for all the family. We look forward to seeing you there.”
Up in the Attic is one of several productions that form part of Half Moon Presents, the producing
arm of Half Moon, supporting the promotion and development of theatre for young audiences at a
national and international level.
ENDS
LISTINGS DETAILS
Half Moon presents
Up in the Attic
A Floods of Ink production for 3-6s
Saturday 1 August: workshops 1pm-5pm, performances at 2pm and 3.30pm
Ages 3-6 | 45 minutes
Roof Garden Performance Space
Crossrail Place, North Dock, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5AR
The Roof Garden performance space is an outdoor (covered) amphitheatre. Seating is unreserved.
All tickets are FREE and are available on the door.
NOTES TO EDITORS
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/rmqjqvm1k5ijfbg/AAAhvlBPEbqe1xciYKW2GJSPa
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, they make a big impact on the lives of young people. Half Moon’s
work reaches almost 50,000 people annually and engages those who are often excluded from arts
activity. Half Moon activity includes a season of professional plays for young audiences, national
touring productions and an extensive creative learning programme, including six 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
ABOUT FLOODS OF INK
Floods of Ink champion young people’s right to experience theatre – creating work that speaks to
the reality they live in and opens their eyes to the world outside it. Co-founders Amber-Rose and
Laurence source ideas from young people themselves through collaborations, conversations and
workshops, combining different disciplines, which include movement, writing and devising. Through
practice based interaction and facilitation, Floods of Ink produce theatre that speaks to young
audiences of today.
Floods of Ink aim to continue producing unique performances and workshops for children and young
people, collaborating with new artists and broadening our reach to new and existing audiences.
For press enquiries please contact: Stephen Beeny
Communications Manager
stephen@halfmoon.org.uk
020 7709 8907