Handa’s Surprise

Seven delicious fruits. Seven very cheeky animals. What could go wrong? United Kingdom Based on Eileen Browne's beloved bestseller, Handa’s Surprise is a puppet safari like no other, brought to life through physical performance, live music and song. Travel to Kenya and follow in Handa’s footsteps as she journeys to see her best friend Akeyo, in the next village. Handa is taking seven delicious fruits as a surprise, but seven different animals have seven very different ideas... could you resist the sweet-smelling guava? How about a ripe red mango or a tangy purple passion fruit? Featuring physical performance, puppetry and live music, audiences are invited to sing along with Handa and Akeyo. Children and adults sit on cushions and mats around the stage for a truly immersive experience, with a chance to join in the dancing at the end. For a deeper experience, on Friday 2 October, after the 11:45am show, join the cast for a discussion about Handa's Surprise. Young audiences can ask the artists questions and hear about the inspiration behind the show. This play is based on the original book Handa’s Surprise, written and illustrated by Eileen Browne. Published by Walker Books ltd. Sydney Opera House presents a Little Angel Theatre production