something from nothing

reviews

"Charming and delightful"
NOW MAGAZINE, Toronto

"Best Play" for kids.
Theatreisntdead.com (2012 Toronto Fringe Festival)

In Association with TheatreWorks and Cascade Theatre Canada

Description

The story tells of the special relationship between Joseph and his Grandfather as he ‘snips, snips, snips’ his baby blanket into a coat, a vest, a tie, a hanky, and finally a button. One day the button is lost but Joseph realizes there is one more thing he can make….a wonderful story!

SOMETHING FROM NOTHING is an extraordinary re-telling of an old story where both children and adults catch a glimpse of a way of life where simple things bring the greatest joy and the family is the cornerstone of the community.  Blending puppetry, music and pantomime in a production designed for children aged 5-12, the original set and puppets will be flown over from Canada in this "sweet, playful and funny” play.

CREDITS

Story by Phoebe Gilman
Adapated for the stage by Allen Merovitz and Chris Bryde with Jerry Silverberg
Performed by Fem Belling, Andrew Doyle and Ben Noble
Produced by Melanie Velissaris