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About Face Theatre Company

The Red Dress

Hay Festival 2024, 

Based in the traditions of fairy tale, The Red Dress is a story about a young girl’s journey into adulthood and her changing relationship with her mother. This magical story is brought to life as the pages of a giant book unfold, performed by actors working beautiful, small-scale puppets and props. An intimate piece of theatre featuring a stunning set and choreographed to an evocative soundtrack, The Red Dress is a timeless tale of growing up with a surprise on every page.

About Face Theatre Company devises original work, often using puppets and masks, which tours to festivals and theatres in the region. The actors in About Face all have learning disabilities and bring a unique view of the world into the work they do.

Family, 6+ years