Lucy Wood reports…
FALLING Stars Theatre has created an immersive, interactive theatre performance for primary school-aged children based on the banks of the River Aire.
Supported by The Aire Rivers Trust, The Wild Trout Trust and the Salmon and Trout Conservation, The River Project imagines a host of memorable characters on the banks of the Aire.
Amelia’s homework is to sit by the river for one minute and write down what she hears and sees. At first she thinks it’s boring, but then realises there is so much to discover, from performing otters to an extremely knowledgeable trout. Between them, can they save the river from further pollution… or is it too late?
The theatre company said it hopes to encourage young people to take responsibility and ownership of protecting the natural world around them, raising awareness and respect for our rivers.
The company is offering performances in primary schools in conjunction with Earth Day, the week beginning April 21, for the discounted price of £350.
Visit www.fallingstarstheatre.co.uk for more information.
