The Wishing Tree
Ben has just moved to a new estate. It’s miles away from his old friends, his old school, his Grandma’s house, from everything he knows.
But when his Mum and Step-Dad send him out to explore, he unwittingly finds himself on a quest to rescue a missing tree of wishes. Along the way Ben discovers the magic in his everyday surroundings, from some fantastical trees and creatures, to the hopes and dreams of the children who live around him.
This brand new play by Joseph Coelho, incorporating ideas from local Islington school children coming out of the pandemic, is a touching tribute to the importance of friendship and helping those in need.
Also on display will be six unique wishing trees created by designers Alison Alexander, Ingrid Hu, Maia Kirkman-Richards, Seb Mayer, Emma Tompkins and Samuel Wilde for workshops with local school children, and artwork created by these children in response to the trees and Joseph’s work.
Written by: Joseph Coelho
Directed and designed by: Oliver Hymans
Puppets designed by: Peter Morton
Puppet costumes by: Katie Underhay
Sound design by: Elliot Mann and Kacper Slowik
Performed by Chris Nyak and Nadia Shash
Cast
Luna – Yasmina Berraoui
Dad – Kane matthews
Mum/Librarian – Nicki davy
