A perfect show for younger audiences, this show is charming and fun. Each child is given their own silk scarf to use as a prop during the show as the story unfolds. Silly Squirrel and his woodland friends explore the woodland environment to see what Squirrel does best. The children are asked to join in with certain actions; to boing or flap to mimic the different creatures they encounter. Makaton is used throughout the show, which helped the children to watch carefully and respond.
I observed both the performance and the audience reactions. The repetition of certain sequences and the use of sounds instead of words gently soothed the children. By the end of the show there was a wonderful sense of having been nurtured and cherished.
Jane Elliott
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