Young audiences step into Thumbelina’s magical world at Theatre on the Square
Children became part of the show as they sang, danced and helped the tiny Thumbelina overcome every challenge on her journey home.
Theatre on the Square came alive with laughter, music and applause on July 16 as children and their families were swept into the enchanting world of The Adventures of Thumbelina, a colourful production presented by On Cue Theatre.
Designed for children aged four to eight, the school holiday production transformed the theatre into an interactive playground where young audience members eagerly sang, danced and called out to help the tiny heroine find her way home.
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The show is directed and choreographed by Litzy Katz and written by Katz and Kevin Theron, and the cast members are Gorota Mathebula, Lisa de Wet, Luzuko Gqiba and Kevin Theron.
Throughout the performance, children interacted with an array of lively characters, including mice, dinosaurs, frogs, butterflies, superheroes, and many more, making every moment an engaging experience for the young theatre-goers.
Katz said they produce two shows a year, and Thumbolina was produced in January.
Speaking about what the show is about, she said, “Thumbolina is based on the story on Hans Christian Andersen’s story, which is about a little girl, no bigger than a thumb. But with a big soul, a big energy and a big heart.”
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Katz added that one scene featuring superheroes reminds children that true heroes are not defined by extraordinary powers.
“What we try to emphasise is that it doesn’t matter how you look as long as you’ve got a good and kind heart. A hero is someone who is kind, who thinks about other people and who helps others. That’s what makes you a hero, not because you can fly or lift buses.”
Theron said the production promises an entertaining family outing while leaving children with an important life lesson.
“Little Thumbelina gets kidnapped, and along the way she meets lots and lots of different characters and creatures and animals. But eventually she finds her way back home, back to love, and it always has a happy ending.”
He also urged parents to bring children to the theatre, saying it helps broaden their minds.
“Kids are stuck in front of screens all the time,” Theron said. “In the theatre, they see live actors, they interact with the characters and become part of the story. They have to help Thumbelina along the way. You can’t just sit there and be passive.”
Theron added that The Adventures of Thumbelina runs at Theatre on the Square until July 21, giving families another opportunity to enjoy the magical school holiday production.
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