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Thursday 3 March – Sunday 20 March
mac Productions present:
Stone Soup
By Phillip Monks

A story about sharing and making friends in surprising places.
 

Following last year’s acclaimed Easter Production, The Elves and the Shoemakers, this year’s production Stone Soup promises to be just as much, if not more fun. Join Minky, Manky Money Man (part monkey, bird and man) and others in a production full of exciting sets, puppets and music, especially designed for younger theatre goer aged three and above.

Who would imagine you could make soup from a stone? Travelling has fired Sonya’s appetite and when she arrives at the house of a glamorous witch, she is very hungry. The distrustful witch doesn’t want to feed her, until Sonya produces a stone that she says makes the most delicious soup.

As they make the stone soup, they tell each other stories from all over the world. Whirlwind adventures, extraordinary characters and a journey of discovery and friendship follow. Whilst telling the stories, ingredients for a slap up meal are added bit by bit. Finally the soup is done and all the newfound friends enjoy the feast of food and words they have made together.

"Stone Soup" is written by Phillip Monks, directed by Malachi Bogdanov and designed by Kate Bunce
Phillip Monks is  currently Playwright in Residence at mac, on a one-year Arts Council Bursary exploring theatre writing for young people. Stone Soup is his current commission.

Every year, thousands enjoy mac productions’ plays for children and their families. Come and join them this year for a story about sharing and making friends in the most surprising places, with puppetry, songs, magical sets and costumes, and lots of opportunities to join in.

For bookings, information and complete listings for this production, please check mac website www.macarts.co.uk  or contact mac Information & Ticket Office on 0121 440 3838, email enquiries@macarts.co.uk, Minicom 0121 440 4923.

Tickets cost £5.50 (£4.75 school groups) and the play is suitable for children aged 3 and over, and their friends and families.
 

WIN FREE TICKETS TO "STONE SOUP"

To win a family ticket for four people for the performance on Sunday 20th March at 2pm, just answer this simple question:

Question: 
Who is currently Playwright in Residence at mac?

Click here to send us your answer (please put "stone soup" as the subject and remember to include your name and address so that we can send the lucky winners their tickets). 
The draw will take place on 10th. March  2005