The Firework-Maker’s Daughter
Dates :
Saturday 15 November - Sunday 18 January
Age:
6 - 12 Years
A Polka Theatre Production
About
Join Lila on the quest of a lifetime as she faces friend and foe on her illuminating journey of self-discovery. Polka Theatre present a brand-new production directed by Lee Lyford, based on the much-loved, award-winning book by Philip Pullman.
Lila dreams of becoming a Master Firework-Maker just like her father. However, to become one, she must go on an epic journey that will push her to her limits. Only then can she discover the closely guarded secret to becoming a true firework master.
But when her father’s life depends on her winning the firework competition and pulling off the best display the world has ever seen, can Lila’s skills save the day and light up the skies.
Generously supported by the Chan Yin Chuen Memorial Charitable Foundation.
Extracts from THE FIREWORK MAKER’S DAUGHTER by Philip Pullman, published by Doubleday. Copyright © 1995 by Philip Pullman. Reprinted by permission of The Random House Group Limited. Licenced by arrangement with United Agents. Illustration Hesh Creative.
Cast and Creatives
Cast
Hamlet – Ajjaz Awad
Chulak – Jules Chan
Auntie Rambashi – Rose-Marie Christian
Lalchand – Chand Martinez
Lila – Tika Mu’tamir
Understudy – Rose Charmaine Camacho
Understudy – Alex Chang
Creatives
Based on the book by Philip Pullman
Adapted by Jude Christian
Director Lee Lyford
Set & Costume Designer Anisha Fields
Composer Ruth Chan
Sound Designer Elena Peña
Lighting Designer Jonathan Chan
Puppet Director, Designer & Maker Maia Kirkman-Richards
Musical Director Osnat Schmool
Puppet Makers Paul Richards, Liberty Mann, Emily Tupholme
With special thanks to Billy, Harry and David
Production Team
Stage Manager Katie Bingham
Assistant Stage Manager Fraser Mallows
Production Manager Adam Crosthwaite
Technical Manager Peter Hatherall
Deputy Technical Manager Jerry Parsons
Theatre Technician Sarah Marsh
Wardrobe Manager Annie James
Wardrobe Assistant Ruth Norwood
Birkbeck Resident Assistant Director Peter O’Connor-Smart
Senior Producer Kate Bradshaw
Assistant Producer Abigayle Bartley
Set Construction Basement 94
Scenic Painter Fani Parali
Head Prop Maker Michael Douglas
Scenic Painter Ash Appadu, Rachel Darwood, Janelle Joseph and Sophia Press
Lighting Programmer Billy Highfield
Production photography Jake Bush
Trailer by Ben Hewis
A Polka Theatre production
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