The sun beats down on two travellers, journeying across a mysterious land in a contraption they’ve built themselves. They sing, play games, and tell stories inspired by a collection of precious things they’ve gathered from a time gone by.

With live music and puppetry, Stories in the Dust is a funny, heartfelt and hopeful eco-fable that takes you to another world. A world where an ancient book guides your way, a drop of rain changes everything and a mighty lion holds its secrets in an old clay pot.

Will our intrepid explorers make it? They’re full of ideas and full of hope but dangerously low on baked beans.

★★★★ ‘Elegant engaging eco-fable’ The Reviews Hub

‘The writing was superb, the performances were outstanding and the audience were in awe’ The Plough Arts Centre

‘A gorgeous story with brilliant music. A slice of heart warming hope and magic’ Audience member

‘A really wonderful play, all my children were silent and it totally captured their imagination. Really fun ideas and great production!’ Audience member

‘One of the best shows I’ve ever seen’ Luca, aged 8

OTHER INFORMATION

Ideal for ages 5-12 but suitable for all the family.

50 mins + 10 mins after the show to take a closer look at the set (optional)

Pre-show touch tour available upon request. Please email annaruth.peelcusson@exeterphoenix.org.uk with ‘Stories in the Dust Touch Tour’ in the subject line to book your place. Touch tours give visually impaired theatre-goers and audience members with learning differences or other sensory and communication needs the opportunity to touch the sets, props and costumes to familiarise themselves ahead of the performance.

Stories in the Dust was originally created with support from MAST Mayflower Studios and shared at their Emergency Festival. It was developed thanks to public funding from National Lottery through Arts Council England in partnership with Pound Arts and Wiltshire Creative.

The storyline and education pack were developed with support from Ian Williams, Professor of Applied Environmental Science at Southampton University.

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VENUE: AUDITORIUM, EXETER PHOENIX

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