“Mummy is good at swimming,” says Little Penguin. “She’ll be back home soon, won’t she?”
“She sure will,” says Daddy Penguin.
Amidst the snowy Antarctic landscape, Mummy Penguin is off to find a fishy dinner for her family. Daddy and Little Penguin watch in suspense as Mummy swims through the icy waters, climbs the perilous cliffs and tiptoes past some grumpy, just-awakened seals.
With a nod to the fascinating nature of penguin parenting, Well Done, Mummy Penguin is a brand-new stage adaptation of the latest picture book from award-winning writer and illustrator Chris Haughton, and an irresistible ode to family bonds and incredible parents everywhere.
Brought to life by Can’t Sit Still and the creative team behind Oh No, George!, Well Done, Mummy Penguin features daring acrobatics, integrated sign language and heartwarming humour. A perfect wintery treat for everyone aged 3 and up.
Well Done, Mummy Penguin was co-commissioned by the Albany and ARC, Stockton. The commission involved a grant of £44,000 for each company to develop their show, as well as up to four weeks R&D and rehearsal space, and production, technical and marketing support. The show will have it’s London premiere at the Albany this year after a successful run in Stockton last Christmas.
Can’t Sit Still said: “We are over the moon to be awarded this commission by two such brilliant venues. We can’t wait to dive into the icy Antarctic waters to see what bonkers and brilliant ways we can come up with to bring Chris’ beautiful illustrations to life.”
For ages 3-8
Written & illustrated by: Chris Haughton
Directed by: Catherine Boot
Devised by: Can’t Sit Still
Mummy Penguin played by: Sorcha Lockyer.
Daddy Penguin played by: Nathan Johnston.
Little Penguin played by: James Gill.
The Albany, Deptford from 1-24 December. Tickets £14
Booking: https://www.thealbany.org.uk/shows/well-done-mummy-penguin/
