PROTEIN DANCE | THE LITTLE PRINCE

★★★★ “Luca Silvestrini’s The Little Prince fills the eye and the heart.” – Culture Whisper

In this enchanting story of love and friendship for children and adults alike, find out how the Little Prince leaves behind his own tiny asteroid and beloved rose and journeys through the universe, coming face to face with the baffling world of grown-ups! Have you ever heard of a king who reigns over nothing? Or a businessman obsessively counting stars?

Once on planet Earth, the Little Prince is welcomed by a mysterious snake and a truly wise and friendly fox before encountering the lone pilot. Together they discover the power and beauty of friendship and the complexity of love.

Based on the world-famous story by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Luca Silvestrini’s The Little Prince is winner of the Fantastic for Families’ Best Family Event Award 2020 and was nominated for Best Modern Choreography at the National Dance Awards 2021.

The Little Prince is brought to life using Protein’s critically acclaimed mix of dance, humour, and spoken word. With an original score by Frank Moon, design by Yann Seabra, lighting by Jackie Shemesh and video design by Daniel Denton, Protein’s show invites us to look at the world through one’s heart and to reconnect with our inner child.

“All grown-ups were once children… but only few of them remember it.” – Antonine de Saint-Exupéry

Babes in arms are welcome.

Audience Warnings: this performance contains haze.

RELAXED PERFORMANCES
The performances on Saturday 14 December and Sunday 15 December at 2.30pm are relaxed performances.
A relaxed performance offers a warm welcome to people who face barriers attending the theatre. The theatre lights will not be turned off completely during the performance, there is a relaxed approach to noise and movement, you are free to leave and re-enter the auditorium whenever you need to, and there are no loud or sudden sound effects or strobe lighting. There will also be a calm and quiet chill-out area for anyone who needs it.
Everyone is welcome to attend the relaxed performance whether you face barriers at the theatre or not. If you would like any more information on the relaxed performance, please contact our Box Office team on 01473 295230 or info@danceeast.co.uk

Originally co-commissioned by The Place and DanceEast.
Supported by The Point, Eastleigh, Warwick Arts Centre, and Dance City.

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