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Emily Brown and the Thing

Tall Stories (UK)

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Best for ages 3+

Run time is 55 minutes

Something monstrous is keeping Emily Brown awake...

One evening, Emily Brown and her old grey rabbit Stanley hear a Thing crying outside their window. He just can’t get to sleep. Emily Brown and Stanley set off on incredible adventures to the Dark and Scary Wood, the Whirling Wastes and beyond, to find the Thing’s cuddly, his bedtime milk and his medicine… But nothing seems to help him settle. What’s really troubling the Thing–and will anyone ever get to sleep? Find out in this magical, musical show based on the much-loved book by Cressida Cowell (writer of 'How to Train your Dragon') and Neal Layton.

This show features acting, puppetry, music, and movement. The theater will be darkened for the performance with light and movement occurring on stage.

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Location

August Wilson African American Cultural Center @ Cultural District

Dates/Times

  • Thursday, May 16 10:00am - 10:55am
  • Friday, May 17 10:00am - 10:55am
  • Friday, May 17 02:15pm - 03:10pm
  • Saturday, May 18 10:00am - 10:55am
  • Saturday, May 18 12:15pm - 01:10pm
  • Sunday, May 19 10:00am - 10:55am
  • Sunday, May 19 02:30pm - 03:25pm

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