Rapunzel
A Kneehigh Theatre and BAC Co-Production
by Annie Siddons
directed by Emma Rice
designed by Michael Vale
composed by Stu Barker
Life is harsh and the angry sun burns down on the parched earth. A desperate father whispers gently to his baby daughter, 'I will never forget you - I love you' and leaves her under a rapunzel plant.
With characteristic fun, puppetry, physical theatre, live music and animation, Kneehigh Theatre creates a special folktale of loveable rogues, magic pigs, evil brothers and, of course, enduring love, set in an Italian landscape.
A fierce, funny and brave heroine fights for her independence, whilst her handsome and good-hearted prince has to find hidden depths to win his one true love.
For wide-eyed adults and brave children, Annie Siddons' dark and delightful tale is a welcome new telling of this traditional favourite in a specially created in-the-round stage set.
'Don’t ask, just go. And take some children. If none are handy, go anyway' (Times)
