Funnelwick Limb announce Atom and Luna UK tour this Autumn
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Harwich based Funnelwick Limb (with the support of Theatre Porto and Eastern Angles) are today launching a national tour of their acclaimed family show The Chronicles of Atom and Luna.
‘A genuinely magical piece of modern fairytale that speaks of love, family, friendship, lost identity and learning who and what to trust’ – Sightlines ★★★★★️️️️
Atom and Luna are twins. They never break any rules and never, ever go into the deep dark wood.
But these are no ordinary twins. Trouble is, only the birds and the moon know just how special they are…
When life takes an unexpected turn all the rules are turned upside down. Atom and Luna must venture into the deep, dark wood to save their larger-than-life visitor, Iffly Sney.
‘Three generations of ladies in the front row, we were all mesmerised and I was in tears. Just beautiful. Great cast. Thrilling to show my daughter real theatre’ – Audience Comment
The show is packed full of puppetry, music and Murray Lachlan Young’s lyrical text. Murray himself said: “I’m so excited we are going to be bringing Atom and Luna back out on tour. It’s a wonderful, epic fairy tale – it’s got heart, it’s got soul, it’s got strange characters and above all else it takes you on a magical adventure. And we will be heading out on an exciting journey with it- touring to venues from Cornwall to Darlington, and from Kent to Ellesmere Port. I cant wait!”
Vanessa Lindsay, Deputy Head at Artsmark Platinum school Wix and Wrabness Primary said: “Our young people have so enjoyed being part of the development of Atom and Luna. We were the first people ever to learn The Mushroom Song, our children have enjoyed visits, created maps and recipes, gone foraging and of course enjoyed the performance itself. We’re all so pleased that we along with children and families across the country will get to enjoy more Atom and Luna”
The tour has been made possible thanks to £78,000 of public funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
Claudia West, Interim Director, East, Arts Council England, said: “We are thrilled to support Funnelwick Limb in bringing The Chronicles of Atom and Luna back on a national tour. The show not only offers a magical theatrical experience for families but also fosters a deep appreciation for storytelling and the arts amongst young people. We are proud to play a role in enabling this exciting cultural initiative and look forward to seeing its impact on audiences across the country.”
You can see The Chronicles of Atom and Luna at Thetare Porto Friday 18th October (Schools Shows) and Saturday 19th October (general public) – click here for booking details.
