WHIPPERSNAPPERS BLACK HISTORY 2019
Half term Black History theatrical storytelling:
The story of Anancy and the bananas
Anancy loves bananas but he hasn’t got any. So off he goes to Linstead market to find some. While he is there he meets his friends the monkeys, the tigers and the elephants who all have lots of bananas. Trickster Anancy is always getting up to mischief, so how does he get his bananas? Yellow bird gives him some wise words of wisdom. Enjoy this interactive story with role play, costumes, music singing and a valuable message.
Suitable for 2 – 5 year olds and their siblings
October 2019
For bookings please call: 02077386633 or email: info@whippersnappers.org
Whats on offer for schools & nurseries:
African/ Caribbean workshop
songs, drumming, musical instruments, costumes, da
ncing and traditional music. Suitable for younger children.
£120 plus Vat one tutor £190 plus Vat with live percussionist
£220 plus Vat one tutor and live percussionist
Half days and full day visits available – prices negotiable
Suitable for nurseries and reception
The Story of Anancy and The Bananas
Anancy loves bananas but he hasn’t got any. So off he goes to Linstead market to find some. While he is there he meets his friends the monkeys, the tigers and the elephants who all have lots of bananas. Trickster Anancy is always getting up to mischief, so how does he get his bananas? Yellow bird gives him some wise words of wisdom. Enjoy this interactive story with role play, costumes, music singing and a valuable message.
£120 plus Vat one tutor
Half days and full day visits available – prices negotiable
Suitable for preschool children, nurseries and reception
Theatrical African & Caribbean Story Telling
Can be suitable for whole school including Juniors
Suitable for 3 year olds and above.
£275 plus vat one show
£380 plus Vat half day with workshop
£500 plus Vat whole day with workshops
For Junior pupils we have a 45 minute performance entiltled “The Story Of Africa”. Black History music workshops are also available with drumming, singing and role play. (See below)
Whippersnappers’ Black History performance was an exciting and genuinely interactive session. Vibrant and inspiring. It encouraged children to explore their creativity …. A great success.”
Jane Mcathy. The Design Museum.
“Lively, highly interactive ….great fun! The company really engaged with their audience.”
Beth Edwards, Polka Theatre.
Anancy and Miss River
Can be suitable for whole school including Juniors
Particularly suitable for nursery, reception and infants.
A Traditional Caribbean tale
Anancy does not know how to share with his friends. However he does eventually learn a valuable lesson when he befriends beautiful Miss River. Anancy loves to dance, splash and swim with Miss River but when he invites her to his house for a party he gets even more wet than he bargained for!
£275 plus Vat for 2 artists – 45 minute show with story telling,back drops, props, songs, audience participation and live music.
Half day and full day bookings with drumming/drama workshops available.
Boacy Rat
Can be suitable for whole school including Juniors
Particularly suitable for nursery, reception and infants.
A Traditional Caribbean tale
Boacy rat is no ordinary rat. He is the finest gentleman and best dancer in the whole of the Caribbean. But when Boacy Rat meets Brother Cockroach the best drummer in the Caribbean, he is challenged to a competition. With a little help from their friends the audience we have a vote to see which dancing / drumming group gives the best performance.
£275 plus Vat for 2 artists – 45 minute show with story telling,back drops, props, songs audience participation and live music.
Half day and full day bookings with extra performances and or drumming workshops available.