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Twinkle Twonkle

A woman and a man, both smiling and looking upwards, hold metal poles against a backdrop of fishing nets, creating an adventurous, hopeful mood.
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How I wonder what you are…

Stella loves the stars. Every evening she gazes at them through her telescope. But one night her little brother Ryan wishes on a star, extends the telescope all the way and starts climbing up it.

Stella follows him. But something is wrong in the night sky. There’s Pegasus the flying horse – but there’s also a cow jumping over the moon. And the Great Bear and the Little Bear have been joined by a medium-sized bear…

Inspired by nursery rhymes and the amazing science of the stars, let the mystery of space lift you up, up and away…

Twinkle Twonkle toured the UK in 2010 including a run at Edinburgh Fringe, enjoyed Christmas revivals at Chelsea Theatre in 2010 and The Roundhouse in 2011, and toured the USA in 2012.

An absolute joy… children’s theatre at its best.

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Broadway Baby
A woman with braided hair smiles warmly, wearing a light blouse. Behind her, a man sits in a hammock holding a teddy bear, creating a cozy, playful scene.
A man interacts with a metal structure, appearing focused and determined. Another person rests in a hammock on the structure. The scene is dimly lit, creating an intense mood.
A woman with braided hair and a man holding a stuffed toy look intently ahead. She points ahead excitedly while he appears puzzled. They
A woman kneels, looking up at a man hanging upside down from a metal dome structure. He wears a blue outfit with a flowing cape, conveying a whimsical tone.
Two people sit atop a dome structure under stage lights. One points outward, conveying curiosity and exploration against a dark backdrop.
A woman and man sit closely, smiling and looking upwards, each holding onto vertical metal bars. The scene is warmly lit, creating a hopeful and joyful atmosphere.
A woman and man sit closely, smiling and looking upwards, each holding onto vertical metal bars. The scene is warmly lit, creating a hopeful and joyful atmosphere.

A lively romp through outer space.

The List

A marvellous adventure…a world of wow and wonder.

Birmingham Post

Laced with science, lessons in sibling sentsitivity, and serious fun.

ThreeWeeks

The kids all had stars in their eyes as they left the theatre.

Guide2Bristol

An absolute joy… children’s theatre at its best.

Broadway Baby

Previous Team Members

Ryan

Paul Curley (original production), Andrew Holloway, Tom Gillies

Stella

Nuala Cavanagh (original production), Lucy Grace

Company Stage Manager

Heather Rose (original tour), Adam McClelland

Production

Director: Toby Mitchell
Dramaturg: Olivia Jacobs
Designer: Isla Shaw
Lighting Designer: Will Evans
Music and Sound: Jon Fiber and Andy Shaw for Shock Productions
Scenic Construction: Geodesics Unlimited
Additional Scenic Construction: kwprops

Thanks to:

All our collaborators and the Tall Stories board members.

Adapted by the company from the nursery rhymes of Mother Goose and the science of the Big Bang.

The development and initial tour of Twinkle Twonkle was funded by Arts Council England, with additional schools touring funding from John Lyon’s Charity. It was produced in association with the Royal Society, in their 350th year.