Discover the magical world of trees
Families are invited to step into a magical world of storytelling, puppetry and shadow theatre when acclaimed children’s production The Truth About Trees comes to Mansfield Museum and Art Gallery.
Join us on Monday 12 October, with performances at 11am and 1.30pm, for this imaginative and beautifully crafted production which offers young audiences a captivating adventure that explores nature, imagination and our relationship with the natural world.
Created for children aged 5 to 8, The Truth About Trees follows eight-year-old Alfie, who thinks his Grandpa’s stories about trees are complete nonsense. That is, until the trees themselves seem to have something to say.
When Alfie begins to listen and discovers clues hidden in the forest, he realises that he may be the only one who can hear what the trees are trying to tell him. Soon, he must spring into action to protect the trees and all the creatures that call them home.
Blending live performance, storytelling, impressive puppetry, shadow play and an original acoustic soundtrack, The Truth About Trees creates a world where ordinary things can become extraordinary and where a child’s imagination can make a difference.
The production has been praised for delivering its environmental message in a gentle and engaging way, with Everything Theatre describing it as a “pitch-perfect, beautifully scripted and performed adventure” that encourages children to recognise our responsibilities towards the natural world.
The Edinburgh Reporter also praised the show’s approach, noting that its “eco message” never gets in the way of the story.
While aimed particularly at children aged 5 to 8, the production has also been praised for its appeal to adults, offering families an opportunity to experience theatre together while gently encouraging everyone to look at nature from a different perspective.
With a running time of approximately 50 minutes, the production is ideal for families, schools and home education groups.
Audience members have described the show as “imaginatively told” through acting, shadow pictures and puppetry, while another family praised its “clever yet subtle writing”, saying they enjoyed it as much as their child.
The Truth About Trees comes to Mansfield Museum and Art Gallery on Monday 12 October, with performances at 11am and 1.30pm.
Tickets are £7.50 per person.
For more information and to book, visit mansfield.gov.uk/museum/events/event/6277/the-truth-about-trees.