Emily Brown and the Thing: Beloved Children's Book Comes to Life on Stage for Our Littlest Patrons

Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emily Brown and an old grey rabbit called Stanley…

A trailer for the Tall Stories show "Emily Brown and the Thing" - based on the book by Cressida Cowell (writer of "How to Train your Dragon") and Neal Layton.

Emily Brown, Stanley and The Thing take the stage on Friday, May 10 and we invite audiences ages 3+ to join the fun.

Our youngest patrons can go on a journey with Emily and her companions as they conquer their fears and try to get to bed on time.

Before or after the show, families can expand on the theater experience by doing some of these interactive activities based on the book and the play!

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Family-Fun Activities For Emily Brown and the Thing:

Emily Brown and the Thing 6 Dec - 4 Jan 2015 Find out more and book tickets here: http://bit.ly/1niyBXI Tall Stories (creators of the hugely popular Gruffalo stage show) are proud to present their brand new show, based on the much-loved book by Cressida Cowell (writer of How to Train your Dragon) and Neal Layton.

Science

• The Thing only had 100 hamburgers and one small apple for his tea. Can you plan a healthy meal for him?

• Emily Brown and Stanley are trying to sleep when the Thing keeps interrupting them. Why do we need sleep? When do animals sleep? Research and learn about noctural animals!

Art & Music

Enjoy Neal Layton illustrating Cressida Cowell's brilliant character Emily Brown, who stars in new book Emily Brown and Father Christmas.

• Look at the different colors, textures and patterns used in the story. How would you describe them? Can you try to recreate some of them?

• The illustrator created the 'Thing' based on the author's description. Could you design a new 'Thing'?

• Compose a relaxing tune to help the Thing get to sleep at night.

Geography

• Draw a map showing all the places that Emily, Stanley and the Thing go.

Hear why audiences across the UK loved Emily Brown and the Thing! Award-winning duo Cressida Cowell (author of How to Train your Dragon) and Neal Layton's book comes to life on stage with the perfect mix of original music, beautiful puppetry and lots of comedy. Find out more at http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/kids

Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education

• Emily Brown keeps helping the Thing, but he keeps bothering them. How do you think this makes Emily feel?

Emily Brown and the Thing

Friday, May 10, 6:30pm

Starr Theatrer at Walton Arts Center

TICKETS: $9 (kids); $15 (adults)