Theatr Iolo presents
Owl at Home
Based on the illustrated children’s book by Arnold Lobel.
Adapted for the stage by Rina Vergano and Theatr Iolo.
Owl lives alone in a cosy little home in a hollow tree in the woods. With no one to talk to, Owl sings to himself and looks for ways to pass the time. He wonders about things a lot. What will happen if he invites winter into his home? And can he be in two places at once?
As his imagination runs away with him, ordinary objects begin to take on a life of their own and Owl finds an unexpected friend who’s willing to follow him to the ends of the earth... whether he likes it or not!
An enchanting tale with music, Owl at Home shows us how friendship can be found in the most unlikely of places.
Age Guidance: 5 - 11 years old
Thank you to Theatre Orchard for their seed contribution to the R&D phase of Owl at Home.
“Thank you for the show Mr Owl.
It was amazing!”
Gwen (audience member)
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“A striking, wonderful piece of
theatre for children”
Wales Theatre Review
“A beautiful, warm hug of
a show for families”
Bristol 24/7
| Dates | Times | Venue | Box Office | Book Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 30 September 2023 | 11am + 2pm | Chapter, Cardiff | 029 2031 1050 | book now |
| Wednesday 4 October 2023 | 11am + 1.15pm | The Welfare, Ystradgynlais | 01639 843163 | BOOK NOW |
| Saturday 7 - Sunday 15 October 2023 |
Times vary | The Egg, Theatre Royal, Bath | 01225 823409 | BOOK NOW |
| Wednesday 25 - Saturday 28 October 2023 (HALF TERM IN BRISTOL) |
10.30am + 2.30pm | Tobacco Factory, Bristol | 0117 902 0344 | BOOK NOW |
| Thursday 2 November 2023 (HALF TERM IN GWYNEDD) |
11am + 2pm | Neuadd Dwyfor, Pwllheli | 01758 704088 | BOOK NOW |
| Saturday 4 November 2023 (HALF TERM IN GWYNEDD) |
11.30am + 2.30pm | Pontio, Bangor | 01248 38 28 28 | BOOK NOW |
Cast and Creative Team:
Access Performances:
Actor: George Williams
Director: Lee Lyford
Writer: Rina Vergano
Designer: Anisha Fields
Sound Designer: Dinah Mullen
Lighting Designer: Ceri James
Audio Described:
Saturday 30 September, 11am, Chapter
Relaxed:
Saturday 30 September, 11am, Chapter
Friday 27 October, 2.30pm, Tobacco Factory
To improve the experience of audiences who are Deaf or hard of hearing, a printed songbook and visual guide will be available at every performance. See below for more information.
Information for D/deaf audiences
Owl at Home is performed by one actor, who plays Owl. Owl doesn’t talk much during the show, so the story is mostly told through action and movement.
As there isn’t a lot of talking in the show, Owl at Home won’t have BSL interpreted performances. Instead, we have created a downloadable song book, with the words to the songs, as well as a visual guide to the show, explaining key moments, sights and sounds.
Resources for Schools:
To support schools, we have created a free, downloadable Teacher Resource Pack. The pack is full of ideas and activities to take back to the classroom with clear links to the new Curriculum for Wales and the key areas for learning and experiences.
Resources for Welsh schools:
Resources for English schools:
Text, art, cover and copy of book from Owl at Home by Arnold Lobel . Illustrated By: Arnold Lobel COPYRIGHT (C) 1975 BY ARNOLD LOBEL.
Used by permission of HarperCollins Publishers