Mirror Mirrorby Red Earth Theatre

in association with Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton

Touring 26 January – 25 February 2018

Marketing and Press Pack

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Contents

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2 Contents3 Introduction3 The Original Story – Little Snow White3 Style of Red Earth’s Version of the Story – Mirror Mirror4 Design: Set and Costume, Puppets, Lighting5 Likely Audience Reactions6 Access7 Suggested Target Audiences7 Marketing USPs7 Marketing Tools8 Brochure Copy9 Box Office - Information11 Tour Schedule12 Press Angles13 Sample Direct Mail – Families14 Sample Direct Mail – Deaf Groups and Individuals15 Contacting the Deaf Community16 Production Credits17 Touring Company18 About Red Earth Theatre19 Press for Previous Red Earth Theatre Shows19 Audience Response to Previous Shows20 Red Earth Theatre – Contact Details

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Introduction

Mirror Mirror has been adapted by Red Earth Theatre from the well known and treasured fairy tale, Snow White. Many of us are familiar with the story and the characters, either through the Grimm’s Brothers fairy tale anthology, the Christmas pantomime, or popular films. Most of us will have seen some, or all, of the classic Walt Disney film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937). Recent film adaptations like, Snow White and the Huntsman (2012) and Mirror Mirror (2012) have treated us to more visceral re-workings of the famous tale. The story has universal appeal to children and adults alike, dealing with the triumph of good over evil, the nature of beauty, jealousy and the desire for eternal youth.

The Original Story – Little Snow White

For a reminder of the original story, please follow this ink to Little Snow White the version of the Bothers Grimm story, used as the basis for Red Earth Theatre’s adaptation.

Style of Red Earth’s Version of the story – Mirror MIrror

Red Earth Theatre has been creating new work and adapting classics for children and families for 17 years. Mirror MIrror follows in Red Earth’s tradition of adapting classic fairy tales by honouring the original story whilst bringing modern touches, characters with depth and introducing the odd unexpected twist to each re-telling. Mirror Mirror is the ideal vehicle for Red Earth’s inclusive work, which is funny, visual and physical and takes children to the darker side of stories with sensitivity and care.

The audience is invited, as guests, to attend the wedding of Snow White and the Prince. It is the night before the wedding and we are included in an unscheduled party, where Snow White is spending her last night as a princess with her faithful, life-long friend, Cook. Preparations for the wedding are complete and there is now time to reflect on Snow White’s adventures and to marvel at how she survived the evil intentions of her wicked Step Mother on her journey.

Rapidly changing between characters, costumes and performance styles, the company of two performers will bring the story of Snow White alive through story telling, comedy, puppetry, magic and movement.

Red Earth remains faithful to many elements of the original tale, introducing a few twists and surprises on the way. There are references to other well know fairy tales and characters, that will delight and engage audiences, as well as fulfilling their expectations that the story of Snow White has been honoured.

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Design

Set and Costume: designed by award winning designer Laura McEwen

The set places the action and audience at the heart of last minute wedding preparations. The wedding cake and all the trappings of the wedding feast are nearly ready and provide the context for the action. Each object, prepared for the wedding feast, becomes part of the re-telling of Snow White’s story.

Wedding plinths upturn and become the forest. The banquet table provides a puppetry platform for the dwarfs’ house. The layers of the wedding cake transform into the wicked Queen’s boudoir boxes, including her secret potion box. Everything on set helps recreate all the main settings for the action of the story – the Royal Castle, the wicked Queen’s boudoir, the forest, the dwarf’s cottage.

Projected captions are designed to fit aesthetically within the overall style of the story. An area of the set provides a space for projection and shadow puppetry and of course, there is a magic mirror.

Puppets: designed by Laura McEwen and made by Nick AshThe puppets add an extra dimension to the storytelling. Laura McEwen cleverly plays with scale in more ways than one. There is a puppet version of Snow White that interacts with the seven dwarfs as puppets in a puppet sized environment. There is also the lead dwarf puppet – Eric – whose scale matches the life sized Snow White in her life-sized world. Moments of shadow puppetry add even more magic to the telling of our story.

Lighting: by Alexandra Stafford Alex has lit Red Earth Theatre’s last 6 shows bringing lighting magic to both stage and rural touring venues for us. The lighting will work to reflect the changes in performance style and mood. For example, colour and warmth will highlight the comic and happier moments in the story. Her ability to create atmosphere through lights is put to great effect in the show, particularly in the forest scene. Up lighting also helps create shadows for moments of danger and threat.

Emil and the Detectives –

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Likely Audience Reactions

Red Earth Theatre prides itself on its ability to speak to both children and adults within their shows.

The whole audience will:

Love the different storytelling techniques

Enjoy the clever changes in scale between the human performer in space and puppets.

Be drawn into a variety of different worlds both life scale and puppet scale.

Enjoy familiar characters from the story: the wicked Step-Queen, the Huntsman, the Seven Dwarfs, the Prince

Enjoy guessing the familiar fairytale characters the Step-Queen disguises herself as on her visits to the dwarfs’ cottage

Become immersed in the atmospheric lighting and music

Be breathless at the speed of costume and character changes

Find the scene changes intriguing

Audiences familiar with Snow White the fairy tale, will enjoy the fresh elements of character and plot.

Audiences not familiar with the traditional fairy tale, will go away knowing the story and enjoying the characters they have encountered.

Children will:

Be enthralled by the charm of Snow White’s character and love to hate the wicked Step-Queen

Smile and laugh at the physical antics of the Step-Queen

Empathise with Snow White when she is abandoned in the forest and when she feels lonely and scared

Be Intrigued by the puppetry and playful manipulation of objects

Adults will:

• Enjoy the opportunity to introduce a new version of a classic fairy tale to children and discuss the story together after the performance

• Marvel at the skills of the performers

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• Reflect on how fairy tales can help guide us and our children by providing a ‘moral compass’ for the way we live our lives

Deaf, deafened and hard of hearing will:

Find the captions support their understanding of the show

Love the total communication offered through sign, physicality and movement

Engage with the signing and visual vernacular

Feel included by being able to access the whole show in their preferred language

Access

Sign Language Interpreted Performances:

The actors are using sign language - British Sign Language (BSL), and Sign Supported English (SSE) - and English simultaneously on stage. The integration happens throughout the performance so that Deaf and hearing people have equal access to the dialogue at all times. The access will be equal but may not be the same at all times. For hearing audiences the use of visual sign enhances the theatrical style of performance.

There is a difference between BSL and SSE. BSL is a complete language in its own right with a different grammar and syntax from English. The language is a combination of hand signs, mouth shapes and facial expressions. SSE fuses spoken word and sign. The signing fits directly with the words being spoken.

Gestural Language: younger sign language users are like younger English speakers, their understanding of BSL is growing and will not be at the same level as adult BSL signers. To allow for this, as well as BSL and SSE, Red Earth’s performances include physical and gestural sign. This isn’t mime, but a theatricalisation of the natural gestures and signs we use in everyday life. As with dialogue, Red Earth spends a lot of time in rehearsals considering the best form of communication to use to ensure that children in the audience can access the signs at an appropriate level.

Captions:

Red Earth is keen to do more to increase access to its work. We have carried out in depth research in to the provision of age sensitive captioning for children. The resounding response from children of all ages is that they want the full captions to be provided, even if they cannot always read everything. Deaf and hearing children do not want to be treated differently. In response, Mirror Mirror will be fully captioned using a projection area within the set that blends with the overall design aesthetics.

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Suggested Target Audiences

Children and adults with different communication needs including Deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people, people with Cochlear implants.

Families: suitable for children age 3+recommended 5+ years.

Cross-over appeal: children, parents, grandparents; for anyone who is a child or ever was a child.

Children with additional learning and communication needs.

Marketing USPsWhat makes Red Earth Theatre unique?

Pioneers of integrated and accessible theatre for young audiences.

The first touring company in the UK to offer creative captioning for children.

Mirror Mirror is both Sign Integrated and Captioned.

Investment by the company in high production and design values for all Red Earth shows

Combination music, puppetry and movement to enhance the cultural offer

Touring companies with both Deaf and hearing performers adapting classic stories and really good books for children, young people and family audience

Cross generational cultural offer – Red Earth is proud to produce theatre that speaks to all generations

Marketing Tools Red Earth Theatre website: https://redearththeatre.com

Brochure Copy Samples: long and short

A5 flyers with venue tour information

A3 and A4 posters for overprinting by venues

Sample Press Release

Images for brochure, website and press.

Online Links to relevant Deaf organisations, lists of Deaf schools and how source local Deaf groups

Direct Mail letters [Samples for Families and Deaf Groups/Individuals]

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A promo DVD for use online, for press, individuals and groups. LINK: Mirror Mirror Promo Video

Red Earth Theatre on Twitter @redearththeatre: twitter.com/redearththeatre

Red Earth Theatre on Facebook @redearththeatre: Red Earth Theatre

Brochure Copy long and short

Brochure Copy Long

Title as it should appear in all marketing:

Mirror Mirror by Red Earth Theatre in association with Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton

Brochure Copy Long (105 words)

Mirror Mirror A new version of Snow White Suitable ages 5+When Snow White is offered a juicy red apple, by a kind old lady, she is sorely tempted. On the other hand, how can she be sure it’s not poisoned? She’s been nearly poisoned twice this week already and it’s not pleasant. Join Snow White at her wedding, and the whole story: magic mirror, wicked stepmother, seven dwarfs and all, will be revealed.Mirror Mirror is a mischievous take on the ever-popular Snow White, a tale cherished by generations of children. Red Earth’s new version combines lovable puppets, spirited storytelling and mesmerising sign language. *BSL Logo*

If using other logos please include:

Red Earth Theatre LogoArena Theatre, Wolverhampton LogoACE Lottery Logo

Brochure Copy Short (83 words)

Mirror Mirror A new version of Snow White Suitable ages 5+

When Snow White is offered a juicy red apple, by a kind old lady, she is sorely tempted. On the other hand, how can she be sure it’s not poisoned? She’s been nearly poisoned twice this week already and it’s not pleasan

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Join Snow White, at her wedding, and the whole story: magic mirror, wicked stepmother, seven dwarfs and all, will be revealed. Revel in Red Earth’s magical storytelling, puppetry and sign-language. *BSL Logo*

If using other logos please include:

Red Earth Theatre LogoArena Theatre, Wolverhampton LogoACE Lottery Logo

Promotional Video Link: Mirror Mirror by Red Earth Theatre

Box Office Information

Listing Information

Mirror Mirror by Red Earth Theatre in association with Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton

Adapted and Directed by Wendy Rouse & Amanda Wilde

Designed by Laura McEwen

Lighting Designed by Alexandra Stafford

Choreography by Joanne Bernard

Puppetry Direction by Sean Myatt

Cast:

The Wicked Queen and other parts: Clare-Louise English (Deafened/signing)

Snow White and other parts: Naomi Gray (Hearing/signing)

Access: the show is sign integrated. This means that sign users will be able to access any show they choose to attend. There is also captioning, with some graphics and visuals to improve access for children and adults who are hard of hearing or with different communication needs.

Suitable: Ages 3+ Recommended: Ages 5+ Assurances: No swear words, strobe lighting or sudden loud noises. Estimated Running Time: 70 minutes not interval.

Target Audience:

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Children and families, mixed deaf and hearing groups and families, inter-generational parties (children with grandparents), schools, birthday groups, senior citizens, Deaf and deafened children and adults, children and adults with different communication needs.

Selling Points

Previous children’s/family events attenders Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools Enhanced Resource Schools – With Deaf Units particularly Grandparents and grandchildren together High quality, sophisticated theatre for children and families with cross-over age

appeal. Based on a well-known classic fairy tale enjoyed by generations of readers and film

lovers. Intimate theatre experience and visual style ideal for young audiences. Captions to improve access for hard of hearing audiences. Integrated sign language means that all of the performers use sign language on

stage. This offers a different experience from shows that have an interpreter either within the action or at the side of the stage. It avoids the ‘Wimbledon effect’ for Deaf BSL users and heightens the physical and visual experience for hearing audiences.

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Tour ScheduleThe show is touring to small scale venues, Arts Centres and rural touring venues from 26 January – 25 February 2017.

Please see table below for full tour schedule and venue contact details as of 17.10.17 (other dates may be added):

Date Venue Website Box OfficeFri 26 - Sat 27 Jan

Arena Theatre Wolverhampton www.arena.wlv.ac.uk 01902 321 321

Thurs 1 Feb

Rylands Community Centre Beeston rylands_hall@btinternet.com 0115 9221580

Fri 2 FebFoxlowe Arts Centre Leek www.foxloweartscentre.org.uk 01538 386 112

Sat 3 FebFestival Hall Market Rasen bookingsclerk@marketrasentc.co.uk 01673 842479

Sun 4 Feb Artrix Bromsgrove www.artrix.co.uk 01527 577330Sat 10 Feb Derby Theatre www.derbytheatre.co.uk 01332 593939Sun 11 Feb mac Birmingham www.macbirmingham.co.uk 0121 446 3232Tues 13 Feb Lighthouse Poole www.lighthousepoole.co.uk 01202 28 0000Thurs 15 Feb Conerstone Didcot www.cornerstone-arts.org 01235 515144

Sat 17 FebThe New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich www.wolseytheatre.co.uk 01473 295900

Sun 18 Feb Cambridge Junction www.junction.co.uk 01223 511 511

Sat 24 FebNottingham Playhouse www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk 0115 941 9419

Sun 25 FebSquare Chapel Halifax www.squarechapel.co.uk 01422 349422

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Press Angles

Timelessness of the story and familiarity of characters

A classic fairy tale for the whole family

Very special opportunity for children and adults to enjoy theatre and at the same time to be introduced to the visual and engaging nature of a new language – British Sign Language.

Lovers of Mr. Tumble the BBC children’s show, will be able to recognize and understand some of the signs they have learnt from the TV show.

Rare opportunity for Deaf adults and hearing children or hearing adults and Deaf children to share theatre together and have equal access to the show.

Mirror Mirror by Red Earth Theatre (2017)Photograph © Robert Day

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Sample Direct Mail – Families

Red Earth Theatre in association with Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton presentsMirror Mirroran adaptation of the Grimm Brothers’ story Snow White

Touring 26 January - 25 February 2018

Dear [name]

On [date] Red Earth Theatre will bring their new touring production of Mirror Mirrror to [venue name].

An imaginative and mischievous adaptation of the cherished classic, Snow White, for the whole family, recommended for children aged 5+, suitable for children aged 3+.

Mirror Mirror brings the story of Snow White alive with lovable puppets, spirited storytelling and mesmerising sign language. A show to share with all the family.

Press for Red Earth Theatre’s previous shows:

“Stunnning … this unique take on a classic will keep children compelled” The Stage “This is theatre’s imaginative power at its best” Total Theatre“Once Upon a Perfect ” Birmingham Post “A bold imaginative show ” Birmingham Mail

THEATRE made for young and not so young folks because IMAGINATION is ageless

To book your tickets call [insert booking details] or visit [insert website].

This show is sign integrated (BSL and SSE) and captioning which enhances access for Deaf and hard of hearing audiences and is suitable for children age 5+

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Sample Direct Mail – Deaf Clubs and Deaf Individuals

Red Earth Theatre in association with Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton presentsMirror Mirroran adaptation of the Grimm Brothers’ story Snow White

Touring 26 January - 25 February 2018

Dear [name]

What? BSL and English Theatre

Name of Show? Mirror Mirror

Story what? Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Who for? Deaf, deafened and hard of hearing, families (children 5+ years), Deaf and hearing together.

When? [date and times]

Where? [venue name].

More Information:

2 actors sign in BSL – 1 deaf + 1 hearing visual theatre comedy puppets with sign storytelling in sign and English equal access for Deaf and hearing children and adults For hard of hearing, more access - every show CAPTIONED

Deaf people say about Mirror Mirror what?

‘I like something like this. It's acted in BSL all the way through. And I could just feel it coming into my head, I was there with it. Fantastic.’ Deaf Adult, Doncaster

‘It was very good, because you did both English and sign language at the same time’, Deaf Child, Leicester

“You've got sign and voice in the whole play. It makes a big difference from a show with an interpreter just stuck on the side.” Deaf Adult, Doncaster

Tickets – How Much? [Insert details]

Book Tickets - How? [website address] .

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Contacting the Deaf Community

The following are useful Deaf focused charity websites, where you can find information about national and local Deaf societies and groups:

Schools for Deaf ChildrenA national list with website links and addresses from the British Association of Teachers of the Deaf (BATOD) website.

National Deaf Children’s Society National charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people.

Action on Hearing LossProvide support, resources and equipment for people with hearing loss.

British Deaf AssociationFocus on achieving equality for Deaf people through community empowerment, membership and campaigning.

BID ServicesRegistered charity working with deaf, deafened, hard of hearing and physically and sensory disabled people across the UK.

CODA UKA Community Interest Company (CIC) aiming to provide Support, Information and Guidance to CODAs (Children of Deaf Adults), of all ages.

SenseNational charity that supports and campaigns for children and adults who are deafblind.

SignHealthSet up to help with the needs of deaf people in the community focusing on mental and physical healthcare.

The Ear FoundationBridging the gap between clinic-based services, where today's exciting hearing technologies, such as cochlear implants & bone conducting hearing implants are fitted, and home, school and work where they are used in daily life.

Deaflink Provides useful links to national Deaf organisations and local Deaf activities in the North East.

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Production Credits

Creative Team

Laura McEwen - Design Laura is associate artist of Red Earth Theatre and has been working with the company for fifteen years. Previous productions include Emil and the Detectives, FIVE, The Lost Happy Endings, The Crane and Hansel and Gretel. Other recent production credits include: Charlie and Lola's Extremely New Play for Polka Theatre which is currently on an international tour and Laurel and Hardy for the Watermill Theatre in Newbury. She is also a practicing visual artist and in 2015 and 2016 had work exhibited at the Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy in London. 

For more information see www.lauramcewen.co.uk

Wendy Rouse and Amanda Wilde - Adaptation and Direction Co-founders of Red Earth Theatre, Wendy and Amanda work jointly to adapt, produce and create all the company’s touring work. Past inclusive shows include: Hansel and Gretel in association with Derby Theatre (2014), Emil and the Detectives (2013), FIVE – (2012) and The Lost Happy Endings (2010 - 12) adapted from the book by Carol Anne Duffy - co-productions with mac Birmingham; Cinderella’s Sisters (2009) and Hansel and Gretel (2008) - co-productions with Derby LIVE; The Crane adapted from the book by Reiner Zimnick (2006 - 9).

Alexandra Stafford - Lighting DesignerAlex is a Theatre Lighting Designer based in Derbyshire with over twenty years professional experience. She was Head of Lighting at Derby Playhouse and now as a freelance Designer has lit productions for regional and national Theatre Companies including Red Earth Theatre Company, Derby Theatre, Nottingham Playhouse, The New Wolsey, New Vic Theatre and York Theatre Royal. www.alexandrastaffordlighting.co.uk

Sean Myatt – Puppetry Director – Sean is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Art and Design at Nottingham Trent University. Currently he is involved in the planning and teaching of modules on the BA Theatre Design, and Costume Design and Making, including Erasmus and work based learning. He also was instrumental in the development of the MA in Puppetry and digital animation and the teaching of it. He is a leading figure in the study of object theatre and a puppetry director and performer. Sean has directed the puppetry in all of Red Earth Theatre’s integrated shows since The Crane (2006)

Joanne Bernard – Choreographer Joanne trained at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance in Leeds. She then worked with Kokuma dance company in Birmingham which enabled her to work with some of the best African and Caribbean tutors, Koffi Koko, Peter Badejo, H pattern and Patsy Ricketts to name a few. She has 18 years performance experience working for a variety of companies including Ace Dance and Music (contemporary/African fusion), Foot in hand (disabled and able bodied dancers) and tutti frutti (children's theatre).

Joanne has been a rehearsal director since 2004 working with companies such as State of Emergency and Rosie Kay with whom she was rehearsal director for four seasons between 2005 and 2010. She was rehearsal director for Tavaziva dance during the critically acclaimed 2004 production 'Bophelo' in which the company toured to Zimbabwe as part of the Harare International Arts Festival. She returned to Tavaziva as rehearsal director for 'Tavaziva Ten' in autumn 2014.

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Joanne has been movement director with Red Earth Theatre for 6 productions and is looking forward to working with them on Mirror Mirror in 2018.

Touring CompanyClare-Louise English

Clare-Louise is a performer and theatre-maker. She was amongst the first graduates from RADA's brand new post-graduate course, MA Theatre Lab. 

Theatre credits include; Something Else with Deafinitely Theatre, The Very Magic Flute with Krazy Kat Theatre, Helena in A Midsummer Night's Dream, G (Gus) in The Dumb Waiter (Courtyard Theatre), Emily in Absence (Camden Fringe) and Isabella in Measure for Measure. Clare-Louise has played the lead in the BBC Radio 4 Afternoon

Play, The Dead House at Para and appeared in various films including, award winning feature, Colin, and recently short film, The Quiet Ones. 

Clare is Co-Artistic Director of devising company, Hot Coals Theatre, with whom she played Masha in Storm in a Teacup, and Mr Pharaoh in Finders Keepers, both of which toured the UK and performed at Edinburgh Fringe. Clare is delighted to be joining Red Earth for the first time.

Naomi Gray

Naomi is a London based Interpreter and Performer and is thrilled to be playing the role of Snow White amongst other characters in our latest touring show, Mirror Mirror. During many years of focusing on her British Sign Language and Interpreting training, she has kept her creative spark aglow by frequenting actor’s workshops around London and interpreting in the Theatre and Arts sectors. Naomi has a passion for storytelling, languages, and merging the disciplines of communication and entertainment, with an aim to create something unforgettable.

Stage Manager: Kirsty Smith

Kirsty is a Nottingham based freelance Stage Manager. Kirsty has three years of professional experience within the theatre industry spreading out across the UK. Kirsty also graduated from Birmingham School of Acting in 2014 with a BA (Hons) in Stage Management. Since then she has toured with multiple different children shows including “The Boy Who Bit Picasso”, The REP’s ”Anita & Me” and more recently “Getting Dressed” Kirsty will also be returning for the fourth time as the Deputy Stage Manager for Birmingham’s

Solihull Pantomime and will be joining Red Earth Theatre for the “Mirror Mirror” tour in January 2018.

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About Red Earth Theatre

Grounded in Stories, Gazing at Stars

Stories are our Heart and our Home

Red Earth Theatre, based in the Midlands, has been touring high quality theatre for children and young people since 1999. The company is an ACE national portfolio organisation (NPO) and has a reputation for excellence and integrity. Strong on telling good stories well, Red Earth’s shows are visual and physical, and distinguished by great warmth, humour and playfulness. The company also embraces the darker side of stories because they believe such elements are essential to good drama and important to the emotional wellbeing of children.

Red Earth has specialist experience in diversity and access, and is keen to do all it can to support audiences to access its work. The company has received funding from the Boshier-Hinton, Garfield Weston and Earnest Cook foundations to support research with children and young people in to creative captioning for them in performance and other cultural contexts.

Mirror Mirror will be the company’s third show to include projected captioning, to improve access for children and adults with different communication needs, including those who are deafened or hard of hearing.

To Left: Mirror Mirror (2017) by Red Earth Theatre from the classic story Snow WhiteBelow: Emil and the Detectives (Creative Captions)

Photographs Robert Day

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Press for Previous Red Earth Theatre Shows

"A bright, upfront and wonderfully wacky production for small children" The Stage

“Inventive and inclusive, the happiest of shows for small children.“ The Stage

“Stunnning ... this unique take on a classic will keep children compelled” The Stage

“This is theatre’s imaginative power at its best” Total Theatre

“Once Upon a Perfect ” Birmingham Post

“A bold imaginative show ” Birmingham Mail

Audience Response to Previous Shows“I like something like this. It's acted in BSL all the way through. And I could just feel it coming into my head, I was there with it. Fantastic.” Deaf Adult, Doncaster

“It was very good, because you did both English and sign language at the same time.” Deaf Child, Leicester

“You've got sign and voice in the whole play. It makes a big difference from a show with an interpreter just stuck on the side.” Deaf Adult, Doncaster

“This is total theatre for young children.”

“The children were enthralled through the whole performance.”

“Excellent performance. Visually and aurally stimulating. The children especially responded to the happy ending.”

“Excellent. A very good and broad range of themes. Beautifully performed.”

“Excellent. The children liked the dance and humour. They didn’t want it to end.”

“Well done on a brilliant piece of theatre for children.”

“Both content and design were superb. The entire performance grabbed the children from beginning to end.”

“It was an excellent performance, extremely well acted. To keep four year olds spellbound was a true measure of skill and talent. The adults were really touched by it too.”

“The children were enthralled through the whole performance.”

“If future shows are of this quality please keep us on your mailing list.”

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Red Earth Theatre – Contact Details

Title Name Email Tel Mobile/Text

Company Details:

(Please note WE HAVE MOVED)

Red Earth Theatre Ltd

59a King Street, Belper. Derbyshire.

DE56 1QA.

admin@redearththeatre.com 01773 824 509

Website http://redearththeatre.com

Twitter @redearththeatre

Facebook Red Earth Theatre

Production and Tour Administration (Part- time)

Alex Stafford-Marshall

alex@redearththeatre.com 01773 824 509

Co-Artistic Director – Marketing and Press

Wendy Rouse wendy@redearththeatre.com 01773 824 509

07584 046 183

Co-Artistic Director – Finance

Amanda Wilde amanda@redearththeatre.com 01773 824 509

07584 046 184

Tour Stage Manager (From January 2018 only)

TBC

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