The Juniper Tree

The Quay is offering an unforgettable theatrical journey with an afternoon of live music, storytelling and magic for intrepid adults and brave children from age 7 plus with the The Juniper Tree at the end of the month.

The Juniper TreeGoat & Monkey, a young company with a growing reputation for producing inventive and original theatre, have won national praise for their fresh approach to modern theatre.

This latest work fulfils all expectations.

A long time ago, in a time when witches still roamed, there lived a good and honest widower who married a woman whom he loved.

He had a son with rosy red cheeks, and she had a daughter who was good and honest. But the wife was wicked and greedy, and when greed whispers into jealousy’s ear, strange things begin to happen …

‘Inspired by one of the Grimm Brothers’ grimmer tales, it is a story of evil stepmothers, loving sisters, murder and cannibalism. The show is winner of the 2007 Southern Comfort Commission, and should be a theatrical winner.’ The Guardian Guide Sat 9th Feb 2008 Lyn Gardner

Bits and Bobs:
Performance Dates/Times: Sat 29 Mar 3pm Doors 2.30pm
Location: Anthony Minghella Theatre, Quay Arts
Ticket Price: £7 / £6 (Under 16s £4)
Box Office 01983 822490