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Four Seasons

Little Bulb uses music, puppetry and clowning to tell a Vivaldi-inspired family-friendly tale.

Leigh Curtis

Theatre company Little Bulb is bringing a family-friendly performance inspired by Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons to Emmanuel Hall on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 March.

Four Seasons uses music, puppetry and clowning to tell the story of a team of intrepid magical gardeners tending to flora and fauna through the changing seasons.

The production is suitable for ages three to seven.

Still from Four Seasons by Little Bulb, photo by Paul Blakemore Still from Four Seasons by Little Bulb. Photo: Paul Blakemore.

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

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

Theatre Alibi has been producing work for young audiences for over 30 years. It hosts events including craft sessions, performances, interactive exhibitions and workshops in local schools.

Little Bulb is a touring devised theatre company based in the South-West. Its first show, Crocosmia, debuted at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2008.

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There are four performances of Four Seasons on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 March 2025 at Emmanuel Hall starting at 11am and 2pm each day.

Tickets cost £10-14 plus booking fee.

For more information and to book tickets visit the Theatre Alibi website.

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