Heidi – A Goat’s Tale
A new adaptation by Andrew Pollard
The classic tale of Heidi, the irrepressible little girl with a big heart who changes the lives of all she meets. But this stage adaptation has a twist. The story is seen through the eyes of a band of unruly goats. Sent to live with her stern Grandfather in the Swiss Alps, Heidi learns about the mountain way of life but is soon unhappily torn from it to go and live in the big city as a companion to the wealthy invalid, Clara. How will Heidi cope in the stiff formality of the rich household? Will she ever see her beloved Grandfather and her best friend Goat Peter ever again?
Will the goats ever behave?!
“a unique, lovable show”
The Guardian****
“suffused with warmth …. gleeful, scampering silliness. Great goaty fun”
The Times
“Hooray for Northern Broadsides, yet again they’ve put a splendiferous spin on a much-loved classic……It’s enchanting, delicious and bonkers”
Scarborough Evening News
“truly astonishing”
Halifax Evening Courier
“The constant creativity with items on stage will inspire”
The Stage
“ wonderfully funny and engaging”
Leighton Buzzard Observer
UK tour
23 October 2008 – 18 January 2009
Viaduct Theatre, Halifax
Lakeside Arts Centre, Notts
Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond
Mart Theatre, Skipton
Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
The Stables, Milton Keynes
Greenwich Theatre
Cast
Yan – Gareth Cassidy
Tan – Clara Darcy
Tether – CP Hallam
Mether – Rebekah Hughes
Pip – Siena Lloyd
Director – Adam Sunderland
Designer – Dawn Outhwaite
Lighting – Jason Taylor