Most adults will remember with a warm feeling inside reading about Ploppy the owl’s adventures – learning about the stars in The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark, and now another generation get to experience this story on stage at the Civic Theatre on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th January.
For those that never read the book, or had it read to them, Plop was a baby Barn Owl. He lived at the top of a tall tree, in a field. He was fat and fluffy. He had big round eyes. He had very knackety knees. Plop was exactly the same as every barn owl that has ever been – except for one thing. He was afraid of the dark.
“I don’t like it” said Plop. “I do not like it at all!”
One day, Mrs Barn Owl suggested that Plop fly down into the world and find out about the dark for himself. So, Plop climbed out of his nest-hole, peeped over the edge, wobbled a bit, and fell off his branch. And so, Plop’s adventures began…
Adapted for the stage by Lynn Robertson Hay, with music and lyrics by Frank Goodhind, the show is a mix of live music, puppetry and storytelling, which introduces Plop, an old favourite, to a new generation of theatre-goers.
Suitable for children aged 3 – 7 (and grown-up’s who still sleep with the big light on!)
Tickets are priced £10.00, concessions £7.50 and family tickets £30.00. To book tickets go to www.chelmsford.gov.uk/theatres or call 01245 606505.
