“Today we offer you a story of happiness. Of self-discovery. Of song. And of dance!”
This is the story of a young girl named Anna Hibiscus. Anna lives in amazing Africa. Ibadan, Nigeria to be exact.
Anna Hibiscus is so filled with happiness that she feels like she might float away. And the more she talks to her family about it, the more her happiness grows! There’s only one thing to do…sing!
Told through music, dance, puppetry and traditional African storytelling, this theatrical adaptation of Atinuke’s much loved children’s book will have you beaming from ear to ear.
Cast
- Malick Bojang – Grandfather, Chocolate and Storyteller
- Althea Burey – Mama, Angel and Storyteller
- Dorthea Darby – Grandmother, Uncle Tunde, Benz and Storyteller
- Julius Obende – Papa, on-stage musician and Storyteller
- Saskia Rose – Anna Hibiscus and Storyteller
- Kehinde Bankole – Auntie Jolie and Storyteller
For children aged 3+ and their grown-ups.
Adapted for the stage and directed by Mojisola Kareem from the book Anna Hibiscus’ Song by Atinuke and Lauren Tobia, arranged by permission from Walker Books Ltd.
Listen to the Anna Hibiscus’ Song soundtrack
Part of Tiny ideas Festival
