An immersive woodland performance for children and their families....

Step inside the world of trees with a playful journey through ancient woodland, led by choreographer Sophie Nüzel. Immerse yourself in a promenade performance where trees have wrinkly grandparents and tree children go to school for hundreds of years!

The Squirrel, the Fox and the Owl will guide you along the uneven paths and through the mature oak trees, pausing to listen to their wisdom. You’ll meet big trees and tiny ones, brave trees and fearful ones and explore the hidden wonders of the woodland.

Perfect for children and their families, this unique experience uses dance and aerial acrobatics, storytelling and hands-on activities to learn about the wonders of the natural world.

Access

Please note this show is experienced by walking through a wooded area and is therefore not suitable for buggies. We advise that younger children who cannot walk independently should be carried in a sling or backpack.

The terrain could be challenging for wheelchair users or people with limited mobility. Please get in touch to discuss how we can support your access needs on 01424 559020 or email office@thebrightfoundation.org.uk

Pay What You Can

We don’t want cost to be a barrier to enjoying the arts. The Bright Foundation operates a Pay What You Can policy.

Our recommended price is £8 per ticket for adults and £5 for children, but the minimum you need to pay is £5 per adult and £3 per child. You can also make a larger contribution if you would like to. Infants aged 2 and under go free but please book a ticket for them.

Venue

We are presenting this show off-site in partnership with the St Helen’s Park Preservation Society

St Helen’s Woods, Hastings, TN34 2RU

Meet at the BBQ site
Closest entrance is Langham Road

An immersive woodland performance for children and their families....

Step inside the world of trees with a playful journey through ancient woodland, led by choreographer Sophie Nüzel. Immerse yourself in a promenade performance where trees have wrinkly grandparents and tree children go to school for hundreds of years!

The Squirrel, the Fox and the Owl will guide you along the uneven paths and through the mature oak trees, pausing to listen to their wisdom. You’ll meet big trees and tiny ones, brave trees and fearful ones and explore the hidden wonders of the woodland.

Perfect for children and their families, this unique experience uses dance and aerial acrobatics, storytelling and hands-on activities to learn about the wonders of the natural world.

Access

Please note this show is experienced by walking through a wooded area and is therefore not suitable for buggies. We advise that younger children who cannot walk independently should be carried in a sling or backpack.

The terrain could be challenging for wheelchair users or people with limited mobility. Please get in touch to discuss how we can support your access needs on 01424 559020 or email office@thebrightfoundation.org.uk

Pay What You Can

We don’t want cost to be a barrier to enjoying the arts. The Bright Foundation operates a Pay What You Can policy.

Our recommended price is £8 per ticket for adults and £5 for children, but the minimum you need to pay is £5 per adult and £3 per child. You can also make a larger contribution if you would like to. Infants aged 2 and under go free but please book a ticket for them.

Venue

We are presenting this show off-site in partnership with the St Helen’s Park Preservation Society

St Helen’s Woods, Hastings, TN34 2RU

Meet at the BBQ site
Closest entrance is Langham Road

An immersive woodland performance for children and their families....

Step inside the world of trees with a playful journey through ancient woodland, led by choreographer Sophie Nüzel. Immerse yourself in a promenade performance where trees have wrinkly grandparents and tree children go to school for hundreds of years!

The Squirrel, the Fox and the Owl will guide you along the uneven paths and through the mature oak trees, pausing to listen to their wisdom. You’ll meet big trees and tiny ones, brave trees and fearful ones and explore the hidden wonders of the woodland.

Perfect for children and their families, this unique experience uses dance and aerial acrobatics, storytelling and hands-on activities to learn about the wonders of the natural world.

Access

Please note this show is experienced by walking through a wooded area and is therefore not suitable for buggies. We advise that younger children who cannot walk independently should be carried in a sling or backpack.

The terrain could be challenging for wheelchair users or people with limited mobility. Please get in touch to discuss how we can support your access needs on 01424 559020 or email office@thebrightfoundation.org.uk

Pay What You Can

We don’t want cost to be a barrier to enjoying the arts. The Bright Foundation operates a Pay What You Can policy.

Our recommended price is £8 per ticket for adults and £5 for children, but the minimum you need to pay is £5 per adult and £3 per child. You can also make a larger contribution if you would like to. Infants aged 2 and under go free but please book a ticket for them.

Venue

We are presenting this show off-site in partnership with the St Helen’s Park Preservation Society

St Helen’s Woods, Hastings, TN34 2RU

Meet at the BBQ site
Closest entrance is Langham Road

An immersive woodland performance for children and their families....

Step inside the world of trees with a playful journey through ancient woodland, led by choreographer Sophie Nüzel. Immerse yourself in a promenade performance where trees have wrinkly grandparents and tree children go to school for hundreds of years!

The Squirrel, the Fox and the Owl will guide you along the uneven paths and through the mature oak trees, pausing to listen to their wisdom. You’ll meet big trees and tiny ones, brave trees and fearful ones and explore the hidden wonders of the woodland.

Perfect for children and their families, this unique experience uses dance and aerial acrobatics, storytelling and hands-on activities to learn about the wonders of the natural world.

Access

Please note this show is experienced by walking through a wooded area and is therefore not suitable for buggies. We advise that younger children who cannot walk independently should be carried in a sling or backpack.

The terrain could be challenging for wheelchair users or people with limited mobility. Please get in touch to discuss how we can support your access needs on 01424 559020 or email office@thebrightfoundation.org.uk

Pay What You Can

We don’t want cost to be a barrier to enjoying the arts. The Bright Foundation operates a Pay What You Can policy.

Our recommended price is £8 per ticket for adults and £5 for children, but the minimum you need to pay is £5 per adult and £3 per child. You can also make a larger contribution if you would like to. Infants aged 2 and under go free but please book a ticket for them.

Venue

We are presenting this show off-site in partnership with the St Helen’s Park Preservation Society

St Helen’s Woods, Hastings, TN34 2RU

Meet at the BBQ site
Closest entrance is Langham Road

Amongst drifting waterweed and ancient moss-covered rocks the pond is teeming with life. Newts, snails, tiny minnows and bigger fish all go about their business as usual.

But strange things have started to appear. Things that crinkle and clatter and clutter up the pond. So much of it that the inhabitants are running out of space to swim, slither or play.

This underwater world is in need of change. And this is where a little watersprite awakens.

Sophie Nüzel’s work for children and families uses storytelling, movement and puppetry to tell an important tale of our time and how we can come together to create change.

For families with children aged 4+.

Supported by Landeshauptstadt Munich and Arts Council England. 

Amongst drifting waterweed and ancient moss-covered rocks the pond is teeming with life. Newts, snails, tiny minnows and bigger fish all go about their business as usual.

But strange things have started to appear. Things that crinkle and clatter and clutter up the pond. So much of it that the inhabitants are running out of space to swim, slither or play.

This underwater world is in need of change. And this is where a little watersprite awakens.

Sophie Nüzel’s work for children and families uses storytelling, movement and puppetry to tell an important tale of our time and how we can come together to create change.

For families with children aged 4+.

Supported by Landeshauptstadt Munich and Arts Council England. 

Amongst drifting waterweed and ancient moss-covered rocks the pond is teeming with life. Newts, snails, tiny minnows and bigger fish all go about their business as usual.

However, over the years things have entered the pond from above. Things that haven’t grown out of the squelchy mud or been born among the boulders. So much of it that the inhabitants have completely stopped noticing it.

This underwater world is in need of change. And this is where a little watersprite awakens.

Sophie Nüzel’s work for children and families uses storytelling, movement and puppetry to tell a tale of community, support and belonging.

Storytelling, movement and puppetry combine in this enchanting family show about community, support and belonging.

Amongst drifting waterweed and ancient moss-covered rocks the pond is teeming with life. Over the years things have entered the pond from above. Things that haven’t grown out of the squelchy mud or been born among the boulders. There’s so much of it that the inhabitants have completely stopped noticing it. This underwater world is in need of change. This is where a little watersprite awakens.

Dance artist Sophie Nüzel'sStories of a Little Watersprite is recreated at each venue and performed by three professional performers and an intergenerational local cast.

Age Recommendation: Children aged 4+ and their families

Storytelling, movement and puppetry combine in this enchanting family show about community, support and belonging.

Amongst drifting waterweed and ancient moss-covered rocks the pond is teeming with life. Over the years things have entered the pond from above. Things that haven’t grown out of the squelchy mud or been born among the boulders. There’s so much of it that the inhabitants have completely stopped noticing it. This underwater world is in need of change. This is where a little watersprite awakens.

Dance artist Sophie Nüzel'sStories of a Little Watersprite is recreated at each venue and performed by three professional performers and an intergenerational local cast.

Age Recommendation: Children aged 4+ and their families

Storytelling, movement and puppetry combine in this enchanting family show about community, support and belonging.

Amongst drifting waterweed and ancient moss-covered rocks the pond is teeming with life. Over the years things have entered the pond from above. Things that haven’t grown out of the squelchy mud or been born among the boulders. There’s so much of it that the inhabitants have completely stopped noticing it. This underwater world is in need of change. This is where a little watersprite awakens.

Dance artist Sophie Nüzel'sStories of a Little Watersprite is recreated at each venue and performed by three professional performers and an intergenerational local cast.

Age Recommendation: Children aged 4+ and their families

Storytelling, movement and puppetry combine in this enchanting family show about community, support and belonging.

Amongst drifting waterweed and ancient moss-covered rocks the pond is teeming with life. Over the years things have entered the pond from above. Things that haven’t grown out of the squelchy mud or been born among the boulders. There’s so much of it that the inhabitants have completely stopped noticing it. This underwater world is in need of change. This is where a little watersprite awakens.

Dance artist Sophie Nüzel'sStories of a Little Watersprite is recreated at each venue and performed by three professional performers and an intergenerational local cast.

Age Recommendation: Children aged 4+ and their families