Bespoke Theatre for Diverse Communities
Bye Bye Baby
‘Bye Bye Baby’ is based on the wonderfully attractive little book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg. The book has a funny and charming theme, which lends itself excellently to adaptation for stage.
Bye Bye Baby Story adaptation
It’s party time. Older children are tearing about playing party games. A smaller child finds it too much and goes to Dad, who suggests they all calm down and hear a story. The book he chooses is ‘Bye Bye Baby’. The book comes to life.
Costumes
Party clothes and animal costumes. Requires a four legged panto horse.
Set
Design takes inspiration from the book cover. Simple build, small rostra or treads for ensemble, small flats for baby’s house. Armchair. Small props.
Target audience
Primary age and younger children, parents, teachers and carers.
Created for performance by a group of young actors, as their first or second show.
© Photos by Geraint Lewis
Play performed by 8-12 year olds for early years audiences
Cast
Children: 12-20 (ages 8-13, with ensemble and solo parts)
Adults: 2+1 apprentice
Running time
50-55 minutes
If you would like to perform Bye Bye Baby with your company, musical theatre society, or school, please email: productionshollyblue@gmail.com
Full script, backing tracks for complete show, vocal recordings for all songs, and original working designs are all available.
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