Embark on a magical journey with Last Unicorn Airways!
Join two whimsical baggage handlers as they recreate a fantastical round-the-world adventure aboard the final flight of Last Unicorn Airways, opening suitcases brimming with trinkets, fine clothes, alluring smells and exciting tales.
Among these treasures lies a special case containing The Flying Trunk, a captivating Arabian Nights-inspired fable about a daring, globe-trotting storyteller with nothing but a magical flying suitcase!
Adapted from Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless story, the show uses playful storytelling to remind us to see everyday life as an adventure and to cherish our world and each other. It’s a heartwarming reflection on courage, connection and resilience – perfect for families and children, including those with complex needs and disabilities.
After the show, step into a sensory immersive installation, offering a unique, interactive experience for every audience member.
Last Unicorn Airways was co-created through working creatively with young people and was originally co-commissioned by Barnsley Civic and ARC Stockton-on-Tees.
“An enjoyable and immersive journey around the world, giving full permission for young children to explore their imaginations”4 rating
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Half Moon is the UK’s leading small-scale young people’s venue and touring company. It is a local organisation with a national remit, committed to supporting artists and young people at every stage of their creative development. Working from their base in East London, they specialise in new writing and artform development, acting as a gateway organisation that provides pathways for progression and experimentation. Their wide-ranging programme reaches around 50,000 annually and engages those who are often excluded from arts activity. Activity includes a season of professional plays for young audiences, national touring productions and an extensive creative learning programme, including eight youth theatres. Half Moon is a National Portfolio Organisation of Arts Council England and receives regular funding from the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
Last Unicorn Airways is part of Half Moon Presents, the producing arm of Half Moon, supporting the promotion and development of theatre for young audiences at a national and international level.
Half Moon’s digital archive is available at www.stagesofhalfmoon.org.uk
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The Blanket Fort Club is a sensory, immersive theatre company that brings magic and wonder to life for all children aged 4 and up.
They create inclusive, accessible experiences where every child can thrive, especially those who may face barriers in traditional theatre.
The Blanket Fort Club’s shows are thoughtfully designed for children with complex needs, disabilities and Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), ensuring that everyone can join in the adventure, feel the joy and be a part of something special.