The Elephant and The Drummer
Sonia Sabri Company
The Elephant and The Drummer are bursting with colour, live music, energy and joy this engaging performance brings together three larger than live characters guaranteed to captivate audiences of all ages
Dance / Roaming / Interactive | Suitable for all | 30 mins
SAT 29 AUG
11:00 | Potteries Shopping Centre (1)
12:55 & 15:00 | Sensasian Zone at Smithfield (12)
ABOUT
Elnaz the elephant longs to dance. She watches her slender and agile friends, the birds, the fish and the gazelle, while they happily leap and twirl. But Elnaz feels too big and heavy to join in. Ever since losing her herd, Elnaz has never felt like she fitted in.
One day, her dear friend Dholli returns after a long, adventurous journey and brings with her a whole host of interesting objects from her travels. One of them is a small, colourful drum…
Join Elnaz the Elephant and Dholli the Drummer on their individual journeys of self-discovery, as they explore themes of perception and body positivity. Watch as our dynamic duo are brought together by their shared love of dance and music.
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Sensasian zone Easy read visual story.
This performance moves about. Benches and chairs might not always be available.
This is a non-verbal and highly visual performance making it accessible to all ages and d/Deaf audiences.
This is a highly interactive show with audience participation for those that want to.
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Through our dance and music, we unearth untold stories, transform lives, and create small miracles.
Established in 2002 and joining the Arts Council’s National Portfolio in 2012, Sonia Sabri Company (SSCo) is led by Artistic Director, Sonia Sabri MBE and Musical Director, Sarvar Sabri. We are a Birmingham Hippodrome associate company and partner with many organisations across the West Midlands.
Our award-winning productions are rooted in Kathak and Indian classical music but draw on contemporary influences to create distinctive, relevant and accessible artistic experiences for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. We tour internationally to theatres, arts centres and festivals, as well as unconventional spaces, including schools, libraries, parks and museums. We are committed to presenting energetic work with live music wherever possible with high quality percussion, instrumental, and vocals as well as soundscapes.
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'Mughal Miniatures: The Elephant and The Drummer is commissioned and co-produced by The Place.
Mughal Miniatures has been supported by Without Walls and co-commissioned by Applause, Brighton Festival, Certain Blacks and Hat Fair.
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