Forest Fables at Mottistone Manor is an immersive promenade piece of theatre, created by NAIADS. The company partnered with the National Trust to bring theatre to the Isle of Wight during Christmas 2020. The sold-out show, designed to COVID guidelines, was one of the only live shows to go ahead amidst the COVID pandemic and saw bubbled groups embark on an immersive, theatrical journey through the sprawling rooms of Mottistone Manor. Groups encountered curious creatures and storytellers working to restore the balance in nature whilst imparting environmental and life lessons along the way.
Role: Creative Producer
Photography: Rah Petherbridge and House of Kiyote
Directed by Sophie Hunter
Written by NAIADS
Words by Ella Prendergast
Designed by Samuel Wyer
Composer and Sound design by Rolfe Kent
Creative Direction by Livi Prendergast
Produced by Clementine Seely
Performers:
Ella Prendergast as Botanist
Emer Dineen as Beetle
Shaka Kalokoh as Forager
Jack Stigner as Fox
Livi Prendergast as Mother Nature
Set Decorators: Constance Canavarro, Daniel Southwell, Lauren Sandercock, Luke Russell, Marianne Lang
Set Construction: Sean Turner
Show Runners: Ben Walters, Helen Sceales, Sophie Whitehead and Theo Seely
Special thanks to all at The National Trust
Presented by Greengage Ventures