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The Lilliputians rehearse scenes
from their 2013 production, EIEIO ANIMAL FARM.
All photos courtesy Mark
Gellineau.
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The exotic farm that is EIEIO ANIMAL FARM
is a humorous commentary that looks at the pros and cons of healthy living
habits to heavier themes of societal hierarchies and systems of control and
dominance. On the Bacchanal Farm there is never a dull moment as common farm
animals reside with the likes of tigers, cheetahs, woodpeckers, flamingos,
peacocks, monkeys and giraffes. Divided opinions exist amongst imbalances of
power leading to disputes and mutinies. The animals must learn to exist in a
system where “all animals are equal but some animals are more equal than
others.”
Lilliput continues to challenge its thespians and audiences to new perspectives through engaging in serious subject matter. Douglas shared, “Children are exposed to so many stimuli and we cannot control all that they consume. EIEIO ANIMAL FARM is an expression of their internalisation of their society.” In quintessential Lilliputian style, the 2013 presentation features a tableau of dance and drama woven together by an invigorating musical score that promises to keep any audience on the edge of their seats.
Lilliput
Children’s Theatre teaches theatre to
children aged 7 to 18 and dance to children aged 3 to 18. It was founded in
1975 and encourages self-confidence through the challenge of theatre, game play
and imagination. The theatre’s production team is led by founder and artistic
director, Douglas and drama director, Wendell Manwarren, supported by
drama tutors, elisha efua bartels and Tonya Evans and
dance instructors, Evans, Arlene Frank, Charlene Harris, Charlene
Rollock and Louanna Martin. For more information, email liza@estuaryPR.com.
WHAT: EIEIO
ANIMAL FARM
WHO: Lilliput
Children’s Theatre
WHEN: Friday
May 17, 2013 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday May 18, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. andSunday
May 19, 2013 at 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Queen’s
Hall, St. Anns, Port of Spain
TICKETS: Children
and adults - $100.00, available at Queen’s Hall box office – (868) 624-1284; Crosby’s
Music Centre, St. James – (868) 622-SOCA(7622) and from students of Lilliput
Children’s Theatre
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