AIDY THE AWESOME

A new aerial theatre show for children and families!

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Digital Version- While government restrictions may have changed, we continue to have a commitment to audiences who are still shielding and unable to safely visit theatres in person, and want to make sure our publicly funded work is accessible to them. We have created a digital version of Aidy The Awesome which can be viewed by clicking the button below.
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Please do share this link with your audiences, friends, family and colleagues who you think would enjoy this show, but may not be able to attend live events at the moment.
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We are asking for £5 donation per person watching. So if a household of four watches we’d ideally be looking for a £20 donation. As a company with no core funding your donation contributes towards our ongoing costs and supports the live tour of Aidy the Awesome! But please pay what you can- we want all audiences to be able to enjoy our work! You can either donate through screensaver when you click the link or go here to donate to us directly- https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TheGramophones
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Aidy is a normal 8 year old girl… or so she thinks! One day she discovers a family secret that changes everything. Aidy and her granny embark on an adventure that turns their world upside down. They even begin to question what normal is. After all, who wants to be normal when you can be SUPER!

 But can Aidy conquer her anger and defeat the baddy before he makes the super nannas invisible?

Aidy the Awesome is a stunning aerial theatre show for all the family to enjoy. Watch the performers fly, zoom and spin through the air!

★★★★ “Fast-moving and feisty – a comic heroine for girls to emulate” (The Stage)

Aidy the Awesome was created by the Gramophones – a female-led company renowned for contemporary, high-quality theatre that centres female heroes.

Age recommendation 3-8 years

Reviews

★★★★★ “Equal parts panto, circus and musical … sure to leave the children for whom it is intended hungry for more theatrical experiences.” (The Reviews Hub)

★★★★ “Fast-moving and feisty – a comic heroine for girls to emulate” (The Stage)

★★★★ “Fabulously fun children’s theatre digitally streamed” (East Midlands Theatre)

★★★★ “If this show has powers, it’s awesome female characters, eye-catching design and a rocking soundtrack” (Childsplay Reviews)

“Bright, bubbly and with a ‘badass’ granny, what’s not to like about Aidy the Awesome?” (British Theatre Guide)

“Brightly feminist, boldly funny & beautifully filmed” (Loureviews Blog)

Is the show Accessible?

-The digital version of the show has closed captions

-There is an audio described version of the digital show you can book

-We will provide an access pack which will include relaxed introductions from the actors, and a visual story as well as warnings of louder moments and small moments of flashing lights. Please email us if you would like this pack- gramophonestheatre@gmail.com

The Creative Team

Devised by The Gramophones Theatre Company

Directors: Hannah Stone & Ria Ashcroft

Producers: Ria Ashcroft and Hannah Stone

Aidy: Farrell Cox

Granny: Deborah Sanderson

Ron de Chocolate: Kathyrn Hanke

Musician/various: Alice McKenna

Design: Irene Jade

Music and Lyrcis: Darren Clark

Aerial Choreography: Gwen Hales / Ria Ashcroft

Stage Management: Laura Stone

Lighting Design: Alexandra Stafford

Filmed and Edited: Rachel Bunce

Participation: Kath Akers

Outreach: Orla O’Connor

Rig Design: Jonathan Graham

Rig developed: Tom Dixon

Rigger: Claire Crook

Camera work: Matilda Beale, Suzanne Griffiths, Angelo Murphy and Josh Mead at Lakeside Arts

Sound Capture: Rob Kettridge

Lighting Programmer: Tom Mowatt

Dramaturgical input: Craig Gilbert

Photos: Pamela Raith

Technical support: Richard Statham, Chris Flux and Jo McDonald

Commissioned by: Curve Theatre

Supported by: Arts Council England, Lakeside Arts, Awards for All, The Soroptomists, J N Derbyshire Trust, The Renewal Trust, Deda Derby and Arts Depot

Thanks to: Nottingham Playhouse, Buildbase Leicester, Selco Nottingham, Circus Hub, New Wolsey Theatre, Core

SUPERPOWERING GIRLS AND GRANNIES

During summer 2020 we ran an exciting online creative project with Girls and Grannies creating their own Superhero characters!

They made costumes, did warm ups, cracked codes and completed secret missions! 

“Just to say it was really lovely to see my mum and daughter bond in different ways from the usual. They were both struggling with lockdown when I spotted this for them and I really noticed a difference and something to look forward to and work on things that was exciting!” (Supermum)

This project was led by Kath Akers, Hannah Stone and Ria Ashcroft

MERCHANDISE

BADGES

Badges= £2.50 per badge or £6 for three, £10 for all six. (Including postage)

superhero kits

The Super Hero Kit includes: Mask, Cape, Letter stickers, Star stickers, Jewels

Super hero kits = £13.00 including postage

Send the money via PAYPAL and email us  which of the amazing designs you’d like and your address to gramophonestheatre@gmail.com

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Ria: 07980 609991

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