Haroun and the Sea of Stories

ABOUT

“When you drink the story waters, you feel full of steam!”

Haroun is a happy young boy from a sad sad city in the country of Alifbay where his father is the number one storyteller in the whole land, telling magical stories to all that captivate and inspire even the saddest people in town. But when Soraya, Haroun’s mother, runs away with their measly, weasley, mingy, stingy upstairs neighbour, his father Rashid suddenly loses his gift of the gab.

After being invited to a political rally, Haroun is whisked away on a journey to try and get Rashid’s story water access renewed, facing dangers he would never have imagined: giant hairy voiceless people, fast-running waters and an army of Chupwala soldiers. All under command of the great villain Khattam-Shud, who plans to plug the Story Sea and rule Kahani in darkness forever.

Along the way you and Haroun will encounter new friends such as Butt the Hoopoe, Iff the Water Genie and Blabbermouth the Guppie Guard. Blabbermouth will guide you through this troubled and turbulent world, where two proud nations have been at war for many years….

Will Haroun be able to save his father’s story telling powers? Will Soraya come back to her family? And what is a P.2.C.2.E?

This adaptation of Salman Rushdie’s classic children's tale is an uplifting story of family, friendship and the importance of loving those close to you.

With an amazing cast of 13, this play is an entertaining performance for the whole family to enjoy. Spectacular visual effects, mesmerising music and a colourful array of costumes and characters will leave you craving for more.

Made in collaboration with the University of Worcester and with support from Rhum and Clay’s Julian Spooner (64 Squares, Testosterone).

WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU

For interested schools we can provide an education pack that consists of exercises designed to help guide students through the themes of the play.

The exercises hit the national curriculum targets for Key Stage 2 and early Key Stage 3 Drama and English. The exercises can be taught independantly by teachers or we are more than happy to pay you a visit and run a workshop for your students.

For more information on these workshops please contact our Stage Manager at wesd1_16@uni.worc.ac.uk.