Over the moon about show
Madcap musical story told on Zoom
Horsecross Arts is promising a madcap Mozart classical music show for children, broadcast live to homes in the same way the successful Christmas show was.
Following the global success of Perth Theatre’s online panto ‘Oh Yes We Are’, which picked up viewers in 25 countries, the Perthshire arts organisation has announced it will be working with Will Pickvance to premiere the live online version of his hit show ‘First Piano On The Moon’.
The performances will be filmed and broadcast live via Zoom from Will’s studio for schools and public audiences at the end of February.
With only two public performances available to book and watch on Saturday, February 27, demand is expected to be high for the show which achieved five star reviews and audience acclaim when it was first performed at Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2019.
Will’s show combines storytelling and musical madness in this rollercoaster show about Mozart, music and the moon.
First Piano On The Moon, aimed at kids over seven years old, is the story of a boy who daydreams of playing in front of a big live audience.
When his dream comes true he should be excited, but he worries that maybe the whole world will discover
Will Pickvance of ‘First Piano On The Moon’ broadcasts his show live on February 27 to an audience at home the truth – he cannot really play the piano, he can only mess around and make people laugh.
Mozart’s music is mingled and mangled in this rambunctious show which features an unlikely birthday invitation, a frantic chase through
Salzburg, and the appearance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart himself to offer a bit of performance advice.
Lu Kemp, artistic director for Perth Theatre, said: “We were blown away by the success of our panto.
“The amazing feedback we received from audiences confirmed our conviction that, even though we can’t invite audiences into our venues, live theatre and music continue to play an important role in people’s lives.
“Perhaps now, more than ever, a period of total escapism with the family or with school friends, in the company – albeit virtual – of others, is something that people really need and appreciate.
“We’re lucky to be able to employ the services of many of the technical wizards behind our panto to help deliver what is going to be a really fun, inventive and off-beat mix of theatre and musical storytelling.”
The show’s writer and creator Will said: “I am delighted to be working with Lu Kemp and Perth Theatre to bring this online premiere to people’s screens, wherever they may be.”
First Piano On The Moon will be broadcast live online via video platform Zoom at 11am and 2.30pm on Saturday, February 27 and there will be a chance for audience to chat to Will after.
The ticket cost is £5 per device from www.horsecross.co.uk
For schools pricing and availability, contact ticketing@horsecross.co.uk