Cusan Theatre Productions is delighted to bring you a special half-day story telling package aimed at KS1 & 2

Using life size puppets, masks and sculptural costumes CUSAN THEATRE PRODUCTIONS will transport you to a gentle world of surprises and theatrical delight. With these unique Latin American inspired shows, the company creates work that is both a multi-cultural and sensory experience for all ages.

A morning session will consist of:

A 35 to 40 minute performance by the company for up to three classes of children (100 children max).

A 60 minute creative workshop for one class of children (32 max).This workshopwill be lead by Tanya Cusan-Espinosa and will explore different aspects of the performance.

There are 3 different stories to choose from. All of them use a variety of puppets and masks including life size characters.

'THE BOY WITHOUT A FACE' (New show)

Who is this boy and what is he feeling? This story draws us into the   boy's world as he searches for the happiness he thought he had lost forever. Where are the most important people in his life? Perhaps his trusted friend the bird of paradise will have some answers. Will the coconut woman be able to help?

 The workshop will include the visual mapping of The Boy Without a Faces' journey and will explore the textures and emotions of the character.     

'THE PRINCESS OF THE RAIN FOREST' (New show)

She is the magical guardian of the rainforest.  Part fairy, part bird, part human, part forest.   The Princess invites you to spend time with her in her incredible forest environment. Discover the amazing animals and creatures that inhabit her world.
 
During a sound based workshop, the children will recreate the magical dialogue of the jungle.

'PEPITO'S WORKSHOP'

"Once upon a time there was a boy that lived with his family in the andean mountains of South America .Pepito worked hard to help his parents make the most amaizing toys, masks and puppets for the carnival, but one day as he falls asleep the incredible happens..."

A creative drama and movement workshop that will explore different ways in which stories can be told.

FOR BOOKINGS OR FURTHER INFORMATION ON OUR HALF DAY OFFERS FOR SCHOOLS PLEASE CONTACT:

Tanya on 0113 2626997 or email : tancusan@yahoo.com

Cusan Theatre Productions touring programme and work in education runs all year round.

We are CRB checked and have public liability insurance.

Photos: Lizzie Coombes.

Drawings: pupils from Badger class at Woodside Primary School, Leeds.