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Mowgli, the lost boy and his loyal friends Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther transport us to the jungle in a story that has touched the hearts of generations. Can Mowgli discover the secret of man's red flower? Can he fight off the terrifying tiger, Shere Khan? Will he be able to overcome the many dangers of the jungle and live there happily? Or will he leave his wild friends and join the humans in the village? Faithful to Kipling's original beloved story, this beautifully staged musical adaptation has proven a hit with theatres both in the UK and abroad.
Mowgli, the lost boy and his loyal friends Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther transport us to the jungle in a story that has touched the hearts of generations. Can Mowgli discover the secret of man's red flower? Can he fight off the terrifying tiger, Shere Khan? Will he be able to overcome the many dangers of the jungle and live there happily? Or will he leave his wild friends and join the humans in the village? Faithful to Kipling's original beloved story, this beautifully staged musical adaptation has proven a hit with theatres both in the UK and abroad.
'...addresses the audience with a lovely, warm-hearted directness that is completely irresistible - a totally captivating piece of theatre...' The Scotsman '...excellent entertainment for bright kids - without in any way being patronising to adults.' ***** The Sunday Times 'When you see a gem of a show like the Byre's Jungle Book it makes you wonder why most theatres restrict children's shows to Christmas.' The Dundee Courier
Rudyard Kipling Born in Bombay, India in 1865 to British parents, Kipling became one of the most popular authors in England during his lifetime. He went on to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1907. He was best known for his works of fiction, which have become classics, such as The Jungle Book (1894) and The Man Who Would Be King (1888). His poetry has also added to his reputation, with Mandalay (1890), Gunga Din (1890) and his poem If - (1910) proving popular with subsequent generations. Neil Duffield Has written more than fifty plays and adaptations which have been staged extensively throughout Britain and abroad. In 2006, his play The Lost Warrior was awarded the Arts Council England Children’s Award ‘ ...for work which displays excellence, inspiration and innovation in children’s theatre. ’ Other plays available by the same author: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens adapted for the stage with music Plays for Youth Theatres and Large Casts
“...a totally captivating piece of theatre...” Scotsman “...Excellent entertainment for bright kids - without in any way being patronising to adults...” The Sunday Times “...A strong story tackles the need for a tribe, for laws and for rites of passage with room for moral ambivalences...” Guardian
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