The Happy Prince June 6, 2008

The Happy Prince is the beautiful and universal tale of The Prince and The Little Swallow. The story is as fresh and relevant now as when it was written. A classic story about love and giving, it is filled with tenderness, compassion and gentle humour.
This widely-acclaimed production by Theatre of Image is brought vividly to life by a combination of outstanding multi-skilled actors and a myriad of styles of puppetry from rod to shadow to marionettes and striking visual illusions.
“The Happy Prince is our signature production and returns to mark the 20th anniversary of Theatre of Image, Sydney's Theatre for Children,” said Artistic Director Kim Carpenter. “The Happy Prince is testament to the universal appeal of Wilde’s compelling story – it moves audiences of all ages. The story of The Happy Prince is told through drama, music and puppetry.
“Children spellbound by a gentle prince” The West Australian
“Visual magic sends imaginations flying” Sydney Morning Herald
“Visually brilliant, a stunning production” Winnipeg Free Press, Canada
“A solid gold winner” The Daily Telegraph
Richard Tulloch is most famous as the principal writer for ABC-TV’s Bananas in Pyjamas. Richard has written numerous best-selling children’s books which are popular internationally.
Together Richard Tulloch and Kim Carpenter have collaborated on seven Theatre of Image productions including Stella & The Moon Man in 2005 and The Happy Prince in 2003. Both won Helpmann Awards for Best Presentation for Children and families.
“This Helpmann award-winning production of The Happy Prince originated at the Wharf Theatre in 1993 and has since been up scaled and toured nationally and internationally,” added Mr Carpenter. “For the first time, it will tour NSW's major regional venues with a celebrated birthday return with the Sydney season in the July school holidays. TOI’s The Happy Prince has become a significant piece of Australian theatre history.”
This 2003 production of The Happy Prince has been acclaimed nationally and internationally as the classic production of the classic tale. The show has toured nationally and internationally and now - for the first time - will perform seasons at The Laycock St Theatre, Gosford; Orange Civic Theatre; Bathurst Entertainment Centre; Civic Theatre Newcastle; Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre; Q Theatre Penrith; Riverside Theatres Parramatta; Lismore City Hall; The Seymour Centre, Sydney; The Arts Centre, Melbourne. The tour runs from May to August 2008.
Kim Carpenter’s Theatre of Image
www.theatreofimage.com.au
The Happy Prince
Adapted by Richard Tulloch, Directed & Designed by Kim Carpenter, Composer: Sarah de Jong
Choreographer: Julie-Anne Long
Cast: Romy Bartz, John Gregg, Adam Kronenberg, Beth McMahon, Benn Welford
Suits children aged 5-12 and families
Riverside Theatres Parramatta
Sat 7 June 2pm Adults $29.50, Child/Conc $24.50, Family $99 Bookings: 8839-3399 www.riversideparramatta.com.au

Official Website: http://www.riversideparramatta.com.au