Written and directed by Alison Duddle and based on the book Little Leap Forward written by Guo Yue and Clare Farrow. Little Leap Forward opens at the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester on 28 May 2009.
Little Leap Forward is Horse + Bamboo’s second show for family audiences following the success of the award-winning In The Shadow of Trees and has been developed as a creative partnership with Barefoot Books Ltd and The Royal Exchange Theatre. It is based on the original story Little Leap Forward,co-written by Guo Yue and Clare Farrow, published by Barefoot Books.
Little Leap Forward tells the story of Guo Yue and his childhood in China during the Cultural Revolution. It is a story about family, friendships and creative expression, but above all the need for freedom. For ages 8 +
Guo Yue is now based in the UK and is an internationally acclaimed bamboo flute player.
Directed by Alison Duddle, with set design by Bob Frith, the story incorporates mask, puppetry, shadows and animation with original music by Loz Kaye. The music also includes the distinctive flute playing of Guo Yue (recorded).
Little Leap Forward Cast + Creative Team |
||||
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Production Team
Alison Duddle
Writer, Director, Puppet and Mask Design
Bob Frith
Set Design and Film
Loz Kaye
Musical Director
Guo Yue
Bamboo Player
Steff Lee
Animation
Richard Owen and Jonny Quick
Felicia Jagne
Costume Design
Vanessa Card
Puppet Costume and Shadows
Jayne Walling
Production Intern
Mark Whitaker
Puppet Rigging
Weston Hammond
Additional Making
Additional thanks to Sean Frith, Kathy and Andy Kim, Mary O'Neill, Flora and Maddy.
Cast
Nicky Fearn
Frances Merriman
Jonny Quick (Technical Manager)
Mark Whitaker (Tour Manager)