My Life Among Penguins
Playwright/Director/Actor
Sound Design/Projection Design/Costume Design
Performed at Tudor Hall School 2012.
My Life Among Penguins was commended by the International Playwriting Competition 2012 (Trinity College).
As this is a production with children, the production photos I will publish are limited.
‘Begin by taking one small child, soak it in a marinade of rules and boredom, this should drain all ability to turn any object into fun. Once all of the impulsivity has evaporated, spice it with a mixture of caution and seriousness: this will remove any aftertaste of trust. Then wrap it thickly in qualifications and career aspirations, this will draw out any remaining creativity.’
Watch Ida learn that growing old, does not mean growing up. A celebration of childhood, and a bittersweet look at how swiftly we can leave it behind.