The production will run at the theatre from the 15th November until the 18th January.
Rehearsal images have now been released for Jude Christian’s adaptation of The Firework-Maker’s Daughter, based on Philip Pullman’s book.
Directed by Lee Lyford, the production is set to star: Tika Mu’tamir (Mrs. Armitage On Wheels, Farnham Maltings; Love’s Labour’s Lost, RSC) as ‘Lila’, Chand Martinez (Life of Pi, UK & International Tour; Story Makers, CBeebies; Little Angel Theatre) as ‘Lalchand’, Jules Chan (The Gardener, Greenwich Theatre; English Ako, Camden People’s Theatre) as ‘Chulak’, and Rose-Marie Christian (Marvin’s Binoculars, Unicorn Theatre; Santi & Naz, The Vaults) as ‘Auntie Rambashi’, with Ajjaz Awad (Arabian Nights, Bristol Old Vic) as ‘Hamlet’.
Lila dreams of becoming a Master Firework-Maker just like her father. However, to become one, she must go on an epic journey that will push her to her limits. Only then can she discover the closely guarded secret to becoming a true firework master.
But when her father’s life depends on her winning the firework competition and pulling off the best display the world has ever seen, can Lila’s skills save the day and light up the skies?
Join Lila on the quest of a lifetime as she faces friend and foe on her illuminating journey of self-discovery.
Talking about the production, Helen Matravers (Artistic Director of the Polka Theatre) said: “It’s a total privilege to be staging Philip Pullman’s magical adventure at Polka, in this bold and beautiful adaptation by Jude Christian. With such an exceptional, caring and ambitious creative team and cast led by Lee Lyford, I know that audiences are in for an inspiring experience this festive season. It’s been incredible hearing from schools, teachers, families and young people about their excitement for this much-loved tale of passion, friendship and courage. It will dazzle and delight with incredible puppetry and staging, and we can’t wait to share it with everyone.”
The creative team involved with bringing the story to life includes: composer Ruth Chan (The Jungle Book, Chichester Festival Theatre),lighting design by Jonathan Chan (Pinocchio, The Watermill Theatre), design by Anisha Fields (Kenrex, Sheffield Theatres; Squirrel, Unicorn, The Egg, Theatre Royal Bath), with Maia Kirkman-Richards (Bear Snores On, Regents Park Open Air Theatre) as Puppet Director, Designer and Maker.
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