Tarzanna
Co-director
Anna doesn’t like mess, she likes things to be in order. But her whole world is turned upside down when she is transported to the Rainforest and discovers wonders she’s never seen before. Wild creatures appear and dance before her as she swings through the jungle of her dreams. But when her new home is put in danger, can she let go and become the wild Tarzanna she needs to be in order save her new found friends?
“Such a great intro to circus for little ones. Thank you for inspiring + empowering my 3-year-old female warrior. Perfect timing as alarmingly she was just starting to say boys were strong not girls but not anymore! Totally reprogrammed +empowered! #ThisGirlCan” (audience member)
Tarzanna is an aerial theatre show about a young girl who is transported to the rainforest where she learns to let go, get wild, enjoy the dirt and is inspired to protect the wild world she discovers. Tarzanna was originally commissioned by Derby Festé and developed with support from Curve and Arts Council England.
Tarzanna has toured to Derby Festé, Curve, Circus Hub Nottingham, Aberystwyth Arts, The Albany London, Jacksons Lane, ARC Stockton and North Wall and will tours again October 2021.
Cast
Tarzanna: Farrell Cox
Mum/other animals: Claire Crook
Scientist/other animals: Florencia Leon
Creatives
Devised by the Company- the first stage with Babbling Vagabonds
Co-Director: Hannah Stone
Co-Director: Ria Ashcroft
Designer: Mark Hornsey
Music, Co-Lyrics and Sound Design: Darren Clark
Costumes: Justine Squires
Lighting Designer: Alexandra Stafford
Aerial Choreographer: Sarah Bebe-Holmes
Stage Manager: Ali Bakewell
Rigger: Claire Crook
Photos: Pamela Raith
Promo: Courtney Nettleford