Video: Inspiring adventure awaits audiences as Running Wild comes to Leeds theatre

ACTORS will share the stage with spectacular life-size puppets when a theatre company brings its award-winning production to a Leeds theatre next month.

Described by critics as “inspiring” and “imaginative”, the adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s Running Wild tells an emotional story of love, loss, loyalty and living for the moment.

Orangutans Frank and Mani with Running Wild puppeteers Darcy Collins, Fred Davis and Romina Hytten. Picture: Dan Tsantilis.placeholder image
Orangutans Frank and Mani with Running Wild puppeteers Darcy Collins, Fred Davis and Romina Hytten. Picture: Dan Tsantilis.

It follows the adventures of schoolgirl Lilly, who must learn to survive in the Indonesian rainforest after escaping a tsunami on the back of an elephant.

Children’s Touring Partnerships will perform the show at West Yorkshire Playhouse’s Quarry Theatre from April 11 until April 15.

Find out more and book tickets here.

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