Luca Silvestrini's The Little Prince
by Protein Dance
About Luca Silvestrini's The Little Prince
An artful piece of children's entertainment without sacrificing adult appeal.
The Times
St-Exupéry’s enigmatic tale [...] delivered with quirky charm.
The Observer
Charming, imaginative and playful.
The Stage
A captivating dance show for children and adults alike
In this enchanting story of love and friendship, find out how the little prince leaves behind his own tiny asteroid and beloved rose and journeys through the universe, coming face to face with the baffling world of grown-ups!
Have you ever heard of a king who reigns over nothing? Or a businessman obsessively counting stars? Once on planet Earth, the little prince is welcomed by a mysterious snake and a truly wise and friendly fox before encountering the lone pilot. Together they discover the power and beauty of friendship and the complexity of love.
Based on the world-famous story by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Luca Silvestrini’s The Little Prince is winner of the Fantastic for Families’ Best Family Event Award (2020).
The Little Prince is brought to life using Protein’s critically acclaimed mix of dance, humour and spoken word, inviting the audience to look at the world through one's heart and connect with their inner child.
Pre-show activities
Just outside the theatre doors there will be colouring-in activities and paper plane crafting before the performance, so your child can enter the wondrous world of the show before it's even begun.
Festive Refreshments
We have a special range of themed refreshments available in the theatre bar, from the Little Prince Mocktail with curacao syrup, pineapple juice and edible glitter, to heart-warming mulled wine and Thunder Toffee Coffee for adults. Check out the drinks menu here. Ice cream, soft drinks and snacks will also be served before and after the show.
About Protein Dance
Formed in 1997, Protein is one of the most distinctive voices in British dance theatre. Artistic Director Luca Silvestrini uses a blend of original choreography, spoken word, humour and music to create witty shows, both on-and off-stage, that reflect the absurdity in everyday situations and experiences.
Cast and Creatives
Luca Silvestrini’s Protein
The Little Prince
By Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Adapted and Directed by Luca Silvestrini
Performed by Karl Fagerlund Brekke, Simon Palmer, Mette Nilsen and Donna Lennard
Devised by the original cast with Andrew Gardiner and Jack Sergison
Associate Director Valentina Golfieri
Design by Yann Seabra
Music composed by Frank Moon
Lighting design by Jackie Shemesh
Video design by Daniel Denton
Associate video design by Hayley Egan
Photos by Chris Nash and Jane Hobson
Trailers by Roswitha Chesher
Originally co-commissioned by The Place and DanceEast. Supported by The Point, Eastleigh, Warwick Arts Centre and Dance City
Information for Schools
For schools bookings please contact our box office on groups@theplace.org.uk orboxoffice@theplace.org.ukfor more information.
Access Performances
Alongside performance times and dates we have detailed which performances will be Audio Described, BSL interpreted or relaxed.
A relaxed performance means we create an environment where people are welcome to move, wiggle and make noise, latecomers are allowed at any time and audiences can exit and enter the performance space at any time.
