Paper

Moon

Join Poppy and her dog Peppy on an outer-space dance adventure, as they launch across the canvas sky towards the Paper Moon.

The moonlight is beautiful, shining across the bedroom floor as Poppy Diddle dozes off. But is all as calm as it seems? Suddenly, Poppy wakes up to discover that the MoonMoo (the cow that jumped over the moon) has got stuck on the Moon!

Poppy’s mission is clear - and she needs your help! Will you be Poppy’s friend at Astronaut School and help her build paper rockets to get to space? 

A delightful and memorable interactive adventure show for under 5s, originally created for Cumbernauld Theatre by acclaimed dance company Shaper/Caper, and featuring beautiful set and costume design by Janis Hart. The show features plenty of opportunities for children and adults alike to jump up and get involved!

Age recommendation: 2-5, with older siblings welcome!
Run time:
35 minutes

A Day to Play

Meet A Day to Play: part dance performance, part interactive workshop!

Wee ones and their grown-ups alike are invited to immerse themselves in the world of Paper Moon, getting creative with set and props in a session of guided play. Led by our pro dancers, A Day to Play workshops are designed to encourage a sense of adventure, problem-solving, and collaboration with others for kids - and adults too!

You don't need ANY experience to enjoy A Day to Play, and the more the merrier - so come give it a whirl!

Age recommendation: 2-5
Run time:
45 minutes

 

Concept, Choreography & Direction: Thomas Small

Set and Costume Design: Janis Hart

Devised by: Robert Anderson, Miranda Mac Letten & Thomas Small

Dancers: Robert Anderson & Ellis Saul

Production Manager: Patrick Dalgety

Dramaturgical support by: Sheila Allan

With thanks to Ed Robson, Amy Angus, Jean Cairns, Kirstie Connel, Craig Crawford, and all at Cumbernauld Theatre. Special thanks to Jane Whyte and Nursery Rhymes in Dundee.


Merchandise

Missed out on our Space Adventure Essentials Children’s T-shirts on the Paper Moon tour?


Grab one here for your wee astronaut-in-training, just in time for Christmas!


Trailer


Gallery


Make Your Own Paper Rocket!


Cast & Creative Team

Ellis Saul
Dancer
’Poppy’

Thomas Small
Concept, Choreography & Direction

Thomas graduated from London Contemporary Dance School with a BA (Hons) degree. He has won many awards and commissions for his work including the prestigious Bonnie Bird New Choreography Award and the Robin Howard Foundation Commission.In 2015, he w…

Robert Anderson
Dancer
’Papa’/’Peppy’

Born and raised in Newcastle Upon-Tyne, Robert began B-boying at the age of 15, quickly joining the world renowned Bad Taste Cru, with whom he battled, taught and performed with internationally, and continues to do so.In 2015, Robert graduated from …

Janis Hart
Set & Costume Designer

Janis has designed many and varied theatre, dance and opera productions and worked as an art director for film. Theatre credits include residencies/ associations at Plymouth Theatre Royal, Theatr Powys, Worcester Swan Theatre, London Bubble Theatre …

Promoters Information

We have various resources available including a Promoters Booklet with detailed information about the production and a Marketing Pack to support venues to sell the production.  We can also provide you with images, a press release, and print.  

 

If you would like a Promoters Booklet or for more information about the show, please contact: 

Tessa Gordziejko

Producer

E: tessa@shapercaper.com