ON OUR RADAR

Igloo by Travelling Light

Interactive and non-verbal performances for children aged 0-3 years.

Leigh Curtis

Bristol-based theatre company Travelling Light is presenting an interactive performance for children aged 0-3 years on Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 January at Emmanuel Hall in St Thomas.

Igloo tells the story of characters Ira and Sadie, who are hoping for snow so they can build an igloo, in a relaxed and accessible non-verbal style.

Originally a co-production with Bristol Old Vic, Travelling Light held a crowdfunder last year to take the show on tour to children’s centres and community venues.

The performances are taking place as part of What If…?, a festival of children’s stories hosted by Theatre Alibi in Emmanuel Hall from 31 January to 17 February.

The festival programme includes performances, workshops, an exhibition and author and illustrator talks.

Emmanuel Hall Emmanuel Hall

Emmanuel Hall in Emmanuel Road has been the permanent home of Theatre Alibi since 1982.

As well as hosting performances for children and families, the venue has also become the temporary home of St Thomas Library.

The library was forced to move from its previous premises in Church Road at the end of last year.

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Performances of Igloo by Travelling Light are at 10.30am and 2.30pm on Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 January 2024.

For more information visit the Theatre Alibi website.

Tickets cost £10 for two, £14 for three and £16 for four people, plus booking fee, via the TicketSource website

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