Poggle
Poggle is the story of Vince, who wants to explore the forest but is too scared, until one day he meets Poggle, a friendly creature. Together they go on an adventure through the forest where they discover the magical musical tree. A warm hearted, sensory dance theatre piece with live music, clapping rhythms and comedy throughout in an imaginatively changing world that the children have the chance to explore.
A Macrobert Arts Centre and Barrowland Ballet co-production.
Nominated for Best Production for Children and Young People and Best Music and Sound at the 2015 CATS awards.
Age 6 months – 5 years
“★★★★★ Disarmingly charming... This is proper magical storytelling, perfect for any pre-school child and even better for their accompanying adult to witness their wonder”
All Edinburgh Theatre
“★★★★ This production for the very young, goes a wonderfully imaginative extra mile in its mix of bouncy dance-theatre, cunningly versatile design, live music and audience participation.”
“★★★★★ Perfectly formed dance theatre takes its early years audience to the top of the tree and shows them the view”
The Stage
“★★★★ It's a simple enough tale but its the multi-sensory nature of Gilmore's show that makes it such a winner”
The Times
“★★★★ For pre-schoolers experiencing theatre for the first time (and, crucially, the adults next to them observing their reaction) it’s the perfect way to engage, excite and encourage a return visit”
The List
“★★★★ If you have a little one, they’ll love this. If not, borrow one for an hour and pop along to ‘Poggle’. You’ll love it too”
Creative Team
Choreographer/Director Natasha Gilmore
Performers Jade Adamson, Rory Haye, Vince Virr
Composer Daniel Padden
Set and Lighting Designer Fred Pommerehn
Costume Designer Alison Brown
Producer Alice McGrath, Belinda McElhinney
Production Manager Sian MacGregor
Previous Performances
2020 The Spark Festival, England
2019 Horsecross Theatre, Scotland; Arts Space for Kids (A.S.K), China; Shanghai Children’s Art Theatre, China
2018 Vancouver International Children’s Festival, Canada; EQT Children’s Theatre Festival, USA; Arts Space for Kids (A.S.K), China; Shanghai Children’s Art Theatre, China
2017 Cardiff Dance Festival, Wales; Enchantment Festival, The Netherlands; Dublin Theatre Festival, Ireland; Krokusfestival, Belgium
2016 Made in Scotland Showcase, Edinburgh Festival Fringe; Edinburgh International Children’s Festival
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