Performer Name: Stories in the Dust

Show Name: Stories in the Dust

Show Description

Stories in the Dust is a two hander, playful, comedic show about two travellers who are journeying across a barren landscape. The show unfolds from a contraption made of shopping trolleys that contain all the pair need - and, of course, they ride around in it! The show includes puppetry and live music as we follow them on their journey to find a place where food still grows and water flows - a place they've read about in an ancient book. We hear the story of a great lion who holds it's secrets in an old clay pot. We witness the pair's rituals; developed over years of being only with one another. The show is a happy and joyous story that celebrates friendship, fresh food and hope, even when all seems lost. It's punchy, bold and suitable for adults and children alike. 'What a captivating and heart warming production, every detail, every lyric, every word used was simply wonderful.' Audience Feedback. Stories in the Dust has twice received Arts Council funding and has toured extensively across the UK since 2022. In 2024 the show received funding from the Sustainability and Resilience Institute. The show explores themes of climate change and there is a free education pack available online to support any post show discussions. The education pack was created in partnership with the Applied Environmental Science Department of Southampton University.

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We offer pre-show touch tours and relaxed performances. Both performers are experienced facilitators/performers for audiences with additional and complex needs and can adapt to audience's access needs.
Self contained
We would ideally have a 5m x 5m space but can be flexible and have a smaller versions of the show available. Heights 2m, again some flexibility there. We bring all our own kit but need access to approx three x 13amp household sockets. We bring extension cables.
We provide A5 flyers, A4 & A3 posters plus a digital poster. We also have a folder on Google Drive of images, trailers and behind the scenes material. We can also produce bespoke videos/content if required.
Stories in the Dust is musical, bold, adventurous shows for the whole family. Created by Anna Harriott and Iona Johnson, the show has toured extensively across the UK and is entering it's third year of touring in 2025.