Limited tickets available for 2 December (8pm), 3 and 4 December performances. ACT NOW!
When Picasso comes to stay anything can happen!
Inspired by Antony Penrose’s book
Free Seating
Interactive Theatre for Parents and Children
Performed in English with a little Spanish and French, with Chinese and English surtitles.
Same as many other children, the little boy Tony do not like Mathematics. One day, Picasso visited him and stayed at his house. Because of Picasso, Tony realizes that Mathematics would be very fun. However, Picasso has to return home in France shortly. Tony dreamed about Picasso and the bull William in the night. In order to have fun with Picasso, Tony decided to visit Picasso in France with his mother. They can treasure the time with Picasso again and exploring countless interesting things…
Come and feel the wonderful friendship between Tony and Picasso! With live music, you may have the chance to make your own art. This family show introduces one of the 20th century’s most influential artists through the eyes of a young boy with new interpretation!
With post-performance talk after each performance.
(Conducted in English)
Audiences aged 3 and above are welcome (best for aged 4 to 8 and above). Children are required to be accompanied by adults.
Children audience may be seated on the floor for the painting session. Comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended.
The running time of each performance is approximately 70 minutes without intermission.
Originally co-produced with Oxford Playhouse
Supported by Arts Council England
‘Cheers!’ Series: ‘The Boy Who Bit Picasso’ by Untied Artists (UK)
Untied Artists was established by Jake Oldershaw and Joanna Carr in Birmingham, United Kingdom since 2008. They won the Scotsman Fringe First Awards and their production, For Their Own Good was premiered in Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2013. They have performed across the United Kingdom and further afield in Canada, Russia and Ireland.
Production Team
Director: Jake Oldershaw
Producer: Joanna Carr
Performers: Jake Oldershaw, Jonathan Morris and Nia Davies
Tickets available from 14 October onwards at all URBTIX outlets, on Internet, by Mobile Ticketing App and Credit Card Telephone Booking.
Half-price tickets available for senior citizens aged 60 and above, people with disabilities and the minder, full-time students and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients. (Limited tickets for CSSA recipients available on a first-come-first-served basis.)
Group Booking Discount
10% off for each purchase of 4-9 standard tickets; 15% off for 10-19 standard tickets; 20% off for 20 or more standard tickets.
‘Cheers!’ Series Discount
10% off for each purchase of standard tickets for any 2 programmes; 15 % off for any 3 programmes; 20% off for any 4 programmes or more.
Patrons can enjoy only one of the above discount offers. Please inform the box office staff at the time of purchase.
One ticket per person regardless of age, admission subject to age limit specified for each event.
Ticketing Enquiries 3761 6661
Credit Card Telephone Booking 2111 5999
Internet Booking www.urbtix.hk
Programme Enquiries 2268 7323
Ticketing Enquiries 3761 6661
Credit Card Telephone Booking 2111 5999
Internet Booking www.urbtix.hk
Audience is strongly advised to arrive punctually. Latecomers and audiences who leave their seats during the performance will only be admitted to their own seats at a suitable break.
The presenter reserves the right to change the programme and substitute artists.
The programme does not represent the views of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.