Performer Name: Scarlet Oak Theatre

Show Name: The Zoo That Comes To You

Show Description

"The Zoo That Comes To You" follows the impassioned attempts of two animal enthusiasts to share their love of and concern for animals with the world. They take in animals that need respite, care or a temporary home and have, accidentally, ended up with a whole sanctuary, but with no visitors! So everybody – animals and humans alike – have decided it is time to get out, see the world, and bring the zoo, to you. Come and meet this eclectic group of charming yet cheeky animals, as they discuss their life experiences and the challenges they face in a rapidly changing world. They have a lot to say and want to inspire people of all ages to take action, because they know small actions can make a big difference in the world. Featuring puppetry, live music and playful characters, Scarlet Oak Theatre invites everyone to join the conversation about animal conservation. Running time 60mins. Suitable for ages 5+ but we welcome younger audiences and unaccompanied grownups.

Touch tours are available for this production for audience members with visual impairments. Please let us know if you are aware that any of your audience members will benefit from this so we can arrange times accordingly. If your venue can provide Hearing Loop microphones we are very happy to use these and would require x 2 hands free microphone as both performers speak throughout the show. This show does contain allot of dialogue and is in the process of recruiting a BSL interpreter. We are happy to provide “Relaxed Performances”. If any of your potential audience members are interested in coming but are concerned that their child will not be able to sit down for the full duration of the show, please reassure them we are very happy for audience members to move/leave and come back/ whatever they need to be comfortable.
Lighting: Venue must provide a well lit room. This production does not require specialist lighting but would take advantage of stage lighting if available. PA/Sound: Self contained.
Performance Space Required: W 6m X D 6m X H 2.5m minimum PA/Sound: Self contained. Running time: 1 hour, no interval Get in: 2.5 hours minimum Get out: 1.5 hours minimum
Yes. We can provide: - A5 fliers -A4 posters, A3 posters - E-flier and poster
Jasmine Orchard and Lucia d’Inverno met when training at Circomedia: centre for Contemporary Circus and Physical Theatre and have since trained in clowning with Ecole Phillipe Gaulier. Both artists bring to the company their experience from working in a variety of educational settings which has highly informed their practice in creating work for young audiences. With their separate careers in acting, puppeteering, directing and producing, they have come together to form Scarlet Oak Theatre, a company committed to making theatre that is exciting, accessible and engaging for children and their grownups.