MAGIC ‘PRINCE’
THE classic story of The Little Prince will be brought to life on stage in the form of a dance theatre show on Sunday, November 17, at Nottingham Lakeside Arts.
Audiences will be invited to join the Little Prince as he journeys through a weird and wonderful universe, meeting fascinating characters along the way while learning about the value of friendship and love.
Stranded in the desert where he’s crashed his plane, a pilot meets an inquisitive boy who tells him a remarkable story of how he left his own tiny asteroid and journeyed through the universe. On this journey, the Little Prince comes face to face with the baffling world of grown-ups, from a king who reigns over nothing to a businessman obsessively counting stars, from a mysterious snake to a truly wise and friendly fox.
The tale by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry has been given a fresh and witty new adaptation using Luca Silvestrini’s distinctive blend of dance, humour, words and music.
Luca said: “I am really excited to bring to life such a beautiful and important parable.
“The Little Prince’s journey to other asteroids and Planet Earth is both magical and transformative and is a relevant example of what should really matter in life.
“Love, friendship, and even loss, take centre stage in this story as children make discoveries and their grown-ups are reminded that they were once children too.
“I’m incredibly lucky to embark on this journey with a fabulous team of artists and we are creating a theatrical experience that will entertain and connect the entire family.”
■ See The Little Prince at Nottingham Lakeside Arts, University Park, on Sunday, November 17. Tickets: lakesidearts.org.uk, 0115 846 7777, from £8.50.