Whispering Willows
Humour, pathos and energy. It’s a delight. The Fine Times Recorder
A tiny epic gem of storytelling that will charm both younger audiences and any adult's inner child. Bristol 24/7
It’s 1929. Morris has been planting, harvesting, basket making and drinking tea on his Somerset Willow farm since before he can remember.
Every year the same pattern repeats itself. Plant, harvest, weave. Plant, harvest, weave.
One day he pulls up a particularly large piece of Willow with a girl clinging to the end of it! She eats too much, breaks everything in his workshop and is a complete nuisance. But as time moves on, they teach each other the ways of the Willow. That is until the threat of WW2 looms and an even bigger enemy arrives - plastic!
WHISPERING WILLOWS toured extensively to schools & community venues across Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire in 2022. It was performed in playgrounds, farms, orchards and ancient harbours among other outdoor spaces.
Devised by the company
Directed by Jesse Briton
Puppet design & direction by Helen Foan
Designed by Julie Read
Music by Greg Hall
Performed by Clive Duncan and Georgia Wall
Production Manager Anthony Clements
Stage Manager David Reakes
Education workshops devised by Beth Fidicuia-Brooks, delivered by Rachel Cohen and Jemima Corbett
Production images by Paul Blakemore
The
Elmgrant Trust
