Written by Martin McCormick.
Directed by Douglas Irvine.
Bookings now open - email suzie@visiblefictions.co.uk
Growing up is one big adventure but not everyone can come along for the ride.
Visible Fictions' new theatre show, Harold, has been created for upper primary school children. It's a funny and
heartwarming tale about growing up and the conflicting feelings children have
about becoming an 'adult'.
Connie and Harold have been best pals for 11years - they're inseparable (in
secret in Connie's bedroom). Harold, you see, is her cuddly toy and soon
Connie will be going to high school and he won’t be allowed to come along.
Deep down, Connie knows that they can’t be pals forever and that she needs
to just grow up. In fact, everyone around her wants her to give up Harold –
her pals and her less than friendly class mates too.
Even her parents have suggested she might be a bit old for Harold now. But growing up is scary and when Mum announces that she's pregnant and that Connie will need to take on more adult responsibilities around the house, things are just too much for her.
Connie doesn’t want to grow up – she just wants to be with Harold. So, she hatches a plan to run away. Just the two of them, to be left alone, to be always young and hassle-free. But when they find themselves lost in the woods, Connie soon realises that there are more threatening things to contend with than just growing up, and Harold too has a big surprise, a magical surprise, that turns Connie’s world around for the better. Forever.
FREE TEACHER LED RESOURCE
Add to the experience by furthering learning around the themes.
Schools that book Harold can access free resources which explore responsibilities, opinions and how emotions influence decisions while also developing key skills like communication, confidence, creative thinking, listening and teamwork.
Curriculum for Excellence links:
EXA 2-01a
LIT 2-02a
LIT 2-09a
LIT 2-26a
ENG 2-30a
HWB 2-02a
HWB 2-04a
HWB 2-11a
Online teacher CPD dates to be announced.
Experiencing the creative arts is beneficial for all pupils, and it should be accessible to all.
We understand how difficult funding is right now and to help we are offering Harold at a highly discounted rate. Please get in touch with our Learning and Engagement Co-ordinator Suzie Bell for pricing and more information: suzie@visiblefictions.co.uk
In the video below, VFs Artistic Director Dougie Irvine talks a little bit about why you should book Harold.
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