The Great Black Bird is a story that has yet to be invented. Together with the children's imagination, a new narrative unfolds, piece by piece, fragment by fragment. No one knows the story and yet it is there. Thus The great black bird flies further into the void.
Has anyone seen it yet? Will you tell and fly with us?
A bird tent with a huge map that you sit in the middle of. Cupboards with special figures that accompany you on an adventurous journey.
During the performance, theater producer Michiel Alberts improvises a whole new myth about “The Great Black Bird” together with the children. Thus new characters, wondrous locations, sudden twists and wonderful adventures emerge from their own wonderment. WITHWIT accompanies these narratives with exciting objects, soundscapes and Shadow Play. Like a relay race, the story is passed on to the next group and thus told further. In addition, there is a visual studio where the invented story is shaped by the children. This creates a vast visual universe.
For all children aged 6+
Be sure to take a look at our Big Black Bird website: www.degrotezwartevogel.com.
There you will find our playlist and all the children's artwork!
Narration and concept: Michiel Alberts | Scenography and sculptures: Erki De Vries and Freija Van Esbroeck | Music: Ruben Nachtergaele | Creation of landscape carpet: Kristin Vanden Bosch | Web design deGZV and logo: Annemie Buytaert | Production: WIThWITvzw | Sales: Froefroe | With the support of: City of Antwerp, Flemish Community, FroeFroe, LAB-Hasselt
Playlist
This project will premiere soon.