Check out The Mountain Witch on our YouTube now! 🎬🗻✨
@speedwelldance 's Mountain Witch is a beautiful example of co-production with our very youngest children. In this enchanting short film by @gemma_thorpe , see creative learning through the performing arts in action and share some of Children's Capital of Culture magic.
Penny Rotherford, Teacher at Arnold Nursery and Children's Centre, said:
"We have a lot of little, tiny jumping beans - little three-year-olds - and the cast made the performance match their energy. It just fills us with joy to know we are bringing such special times and such beautiful memories to the children."
đź”— Watch now - LINK IN BIO!
🎥 Stills from The Mountain Witch film by Gemma Thorpe
#CreativeLearning #TheMountainWitch #SpeedwellDance
Tiny Mighty
Dance, Music, and Play for babies (0-24 months) and their Grown-Ups.
These uplifting sessions offer a chance to move, be creative, and bond with your baby.
Led by a Speedwell Dance Early Years specialist and a professional musician and featuring live accompaniment (cello, harp, voice).
Each session also includes guided relaxation and time to socialise, chat, and enjoy a hot drink
Tuesdays, 10am - 11.15am ,During school term
Free. Just turn up. Donations welcome
Funded by @tnlcommunityfund
At Harehills Lane Baptist Church (use front entrance on Harehills Lane)
#earlyyears #playgroup #dance #music #leeds
What did our audience think of the Mountain Witch? Hear from some that joined us at @artforms.leeds ... We’re delighted so many of you enjoyed it!
Thank you again to everyone who caught our performances over the past few months – keep following us for more news soon of the next Speedwell Dance adventures!
Video credit: @kamalmac_
Our funder and partners:
Arts Council England @aceagrams@artforms.leeds
Rotherham Children’s Capital of Culture
With special thanks to @interplaytheatre , @rural_dance and @highlights_rural Touring Scheme
And with that, our latest tour of The Mountain Witch is wrapped up!
Enjoy some more photos, taken by @photosbydavidlindsay at Arnold Nursery School, Rotherham
Thanks to all the venues and schools who hosted us:
@lyrichammersmith@artforms.leeds Rothwell and North Leeds Music Centres
East SILC - Jack Clark and John Jamieson Schools
Middleton St Marys Primary School
Tranmere Primary School
Stanningley Primary School
Westroyd Primary School
Herrringthorpe Primary School
Arnold Nursery School
And to everyone involved in the show!
@rachel_dean_movement - Artistic Director
@dover.oliver - Composer
@zoekatsilerou - Songwriter
@michaelbardon - Musician
@harveyparkinchristie - Musician
@ainereyno - Performer
@lewysholt - Performer
Ruth Piggott/ Curiosity Creators - Designer
@glewy27 - Tour Manager
@will_baldwinpask - Marketing Manager
@moving_art_management - Producer
Our funder and partners:
Arts Council England @aceagrams@artforms.leeds
Rotherham Children’s Capital of Culture
With special thanks to @interplaytheatre , @rural_dance and @highlights_rural Touring Scheme
And of course to the 875 children and their grown ups that came along on the magical journey! See you all next time! đź‘‹
For our final show of this Winter tour, we’re heading to one of the capital’s celebrated venues: @lyrichammersmith !
We’ll appear in West London for one day only this Saturday, part of Little Lyric festival, a season of fun events curated for children and their grown ups.
Swipe through to see some photos and what people have been saying about The Mountain Witch so far 👉
If you’re in London and looking for an inclusive and magical experience for children aged 3-8, grab your tickets... Booking info via the link in bio!
📸 @photosbydavidlindsay
Our tour of The Mountain Witch continues this weekend, with a sold-out performance at North Leeds Music Centre (@artforms.leeds ) tomorrow!
We then head to London for a show at the @lyrichammersmith on 7th Feb – grab tickets via our bio link...
Here's a few photos from our last tour, taken at Cannon Hall in Barnsley âť„ We can't wait to perform to more of you over the next few weeks!
“The kids haven’t stopped talking about the scampering creatures! Such a brilliant, relaxed morning out for the whole family.”
“Beautiful music and a thoughtful production, which was gently participatory!”
Thanks to everyone that joined us at Rothwell Music Centre last weekend for The Mountain Witch! We still have shows at North Leeds Music Centre @artforms.leeds (24 Jan) & @lyrichammersmith (7 Feb) coming up – details on our website!
Photos: @photosbydavidlindsay at @yorkshiredancepictures
