Highly Sprung creates physical theatre performances which inspire children and young people to discover their talents and grow their voice. The work is pioneering, bold, playful and inclusive.
Blending poetry, physical theatre, dance and spoken word, Simile is Highly Sprung’s new and topical exploration of identity and friendships aimed at audiences aged 13-16. The full-length production for theatrical settings is inspired by the GCSE set text Worlds and Lives, a modern collection of poems that explores relatable themes of place, heritage, belonging and connection. Simile’s narrative is set the night before three friends sit their English Literature exam, and highlights personal struggles with identity and friendship. The piece is highly physical and exciting, with comedy providing access points for audiences new to the genre.
Performed by a professional team of physical theatre performers, Simile has been co-written by Highly Sprung’s Artistic Director Mark Worth and Birmingham’s poet laureate Jasmine Gardosi in collaboration with The Co-Creatives Group, a team of West-Midlands based young writers, producers, directors and choreographers aged 13-18.
Grow is Highly Sprung’s interactive, multi-sensory physical theatre performance specially created for children aged 3-7. The production aims to ignite a love for the environment amongst the young and enhance their connection to nature. It brings together dance, sound and colourful large-scale props, drawing audiences into a heart-warming story of the fictional Elemos who travel up to the skies, dive into the oceans and journey through lush jungle, all the while exploring the vital role we all need to play in caring for our planet.
The production of Grow is 100% self-contained and is designed as a flexible performance that can be presented in indoor and outdoor settings, including school halls and playgrounds, libraries, arts venues, parks and outdoor festivals.
