Big Little Theatre School, the south’s most prestigious acting and musical theatre school,

Presents the musical

Layard Theatre, Canford School
Wednesday 15th to Saturday 18th February 2006 at 7.30pm
Saturday 18th February 2006 at 2.30pm

If there is one thing not to be missed this half term it’s the spectacular and moving production of the musical “Children of Eden”.

From Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippin and the new American hit musical Wicked) and John Caird (co-director of Les Miserables) “Children of Eden”is freely based on the first nine chapters of the book of Genesis with a joyous, inspirational and moving look at the Creation, the stories of Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel and finally Noah and his family. The melodic, energetic score is a mix of pop, folk, rock, gospel, Broadway and hugely powerful choral moments. It is a show about parenting and the hardest part of love………… letting go.

Once again Big Little has worked its magic and so impressed Graham Hubbard (from the original London cast) that he has taken time out from his National tour of Sweeney Todd, starring Jason Donovan, to direct 18 of the school’s senior students in this south coast premier. “I have never worked with such dedicated, focused and talented youngsters, whose average age is a mere 15, in my entire career. The future of the West End is safe with such talent in our midst”.

With musical direction by the school’s very own Colin Billing and choreography by Lisa Lee, this show is a must for theatre lovers of all ages. It takes Big Little onto another platform and re-emphasises that the Big Little’s secret is a most powerful one.

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For more information contact

Gail Pilling, Company Manager, 01425 480708/07790 891008

Interviews with Director and previews at rehearsals by arrangement