FIVE CHILDREN AND IT
If you could have one wish what would IT be?
Sent away to live in the countryside with their reclusive Uncle, five children discover a secret that’s been hidden away for centuries: a magical, mischievous and extremely grumpy Sand Fairy called It with the power to grant spectacular wishes. There’s just one catch…
Five Children and It is a new adaptation of the E. Nesbit classic by Marietta Kirkbride in a co-production between Bucket Club and The Egg, Theatre Royal Bath. After an initial run in 2021, it returned for a second full run for Christmas 2022.
‘An inventive, carefully constructed show… maintains The Egg’s proud tradition of delivering beautiful Christmas treats.’ ★★★★ The Stage
‘Hooray, hooray for this utter triumph of a show… proper family theatre of the highest quality’ Bristol24/7
‘We’ve enjoyed so many family productions at The Egg and without fail enjoyed every one. However, Bucket Club’s production of Five Children and It just about trumps the lot… a children’s theatrical masterclass’ The Bath and Wiltshire Parent
Written by Marietta Kirkbride
Design by Rebecca Jane Wood
Music by David Ridley
Lighting by Joe Price
Movement Director Jennifer Jackson
Puppet Direction Aya Nakamura
Puppet Design by Cat Rock
2021 Cast: Patrick Bridgman, Hannah Bristow, Doxah Dzidzor, Craig Edwards, Hanora Kamen, Luke Murphy
Understudies: Peta Maurice and Dixie Newman
2022 Cast: Patrick Bridgman, Kezrena James, Tika Mu’Tamir, Ellian Showering, Joseph Tweedale, Rose Wardlaw
Photos by Paul Blakemore
