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An illustrated image of a tortoise and a hare in a race.

Tortoise & the Hare

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Overview

A Northern Ballet Production 

Choreographed by Dreda Blow and Sebastian Loe

Composed by Bruno Merz

 

The race is on in Northern Ballet’s Tortoise & the Hare.

When a cheeky Hare won’t stop boasting about how fast he can run, thoughtful Tortoise decides it is time to join him in a race. No one thinks Tortoise can win, but when Hare gets distracted by games and treats, Tortoise might surprise us all.

The perfect introduction to live ballet and music, your little ones will cheer along as a playful cast of characters re-tell this classic tale.

General booking opens 9 November. Members’ priority booking opens 24 October.

Suitable for all ages.

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If a performance is sold out, email info@northernstage.co.uk or call 0191 230 5151 to be added to our waiting list.

Running time

40 mins (no interval)

Venue

Stage 1

Northern Stage
Barras Bridge
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RH

Access Performances

Relaxed Performance

  • Fri 12 Apr, 11:00 am
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Age Guidance: 3+

Photo Credit: Brian Slater.

The Tortoise and the Hare Production Image. A dancer dressed like a butterfly peeks playfully out from behind huge flowers.
Production Photo for The Tortoise and The Hare. Two dancers are dressed like a hare and a squirrel. The hare is leaping while the squirrel looks on excitedly.
Production Photo for The Tortoise and The Hare. A line of dancers dressed as animals march across the stage. There is a tortoise, a mole, two rabbits, and two hares.
Production Photo for The Tortoise and the Hare. The Hare is flexing his muscles for two rabbit cheerleaders. To the side a second hare looks on, unimpressed.

Creative Team

Choreographers: Dreda Blow, Sebastian Loe

Set Design: Ali Allen

Composer: Bruno Merz

Trailer

There are two entrances to the theatre, Kings Road Entrance (this is the taxi drop-off/collection point) and the Main Entrance.

Both level entrances have automated doors. These lead into the foyer area where you will find the Restaurant, Bar, Box Office and entrances to Stages 1, 2 and 3.

STEP FREE ACCESS

Northern Stage is fully accessible. The theatre has three lifts providing access to all parts of the building, including the accessible toilets, baby changing facilities, stages 2 & 3 and the backstage area. Buggy parking is available

WHEELCHAIR SPACES

There are five wheelchair positions in Stage 1, two positions in Stage 2 and all seats are removeable in Stage 3.

TOILETS

Accessible toilets in Stage 3 and Stage 2 lower entrance lobby.

HEARING ENHANCEMENT

Induction loop system in all public spaces, and an infra-red system in all three stages. (In Stage 1 the induction loop is best covered in rows E – L).

ASSISTANCE

One free ticket for the assistant of a disabled person who is not able to attend unaccompanied.

BOOKING COMPANION SEATING

To book a free ticket for a wheelchair companion or an assistant, contact our Box Office on 0191 230 5151, via email at boxoffice@northernstage.co.uk or by visiting our Box Office in person.

GUIDE DOGS

Guide, hearing and all working dogs are welcome here.

SEAT ACCESSIBILITY

Stage 1: Seats are 43 cm wide, 41cm deep, with 46cm between arm rests. The aisleway is 51cm deep from the seat back. Arm rests cannot be removed.

Stage 2: Seats are 40cm wide, 41cm deep. The aisleway is 64cm deep from the seat back. There are no arm rests.

Our seats are rated to British Standards at installation and are guaranteed to hold up to 110kg.

More Information

To discuss any access needs, take a look at our access page or please call our Box Office on 0191 230 5151.

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