‘Cheers!’ Series: Shh! We have a Plan by Cahoots NI (UK)
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Enter the world of picture book with actors and puppets!
A family of three went into the depths of the forest and was attracted by a colorful bird perched high on the tree. As such, they quietly launched the absurd bird-hunting plan! Will they succeed, or end up in a mess?
Adapted from the picture book by Chris Haughton, the storyline of Shh! We have a Plan is slightly different from the original. The actors use non-verbal movements, various funny props and lifelike puppets to express treating nature with respect is more important than getting what you want at all cost.
Suitable for ages 3 and above
The running time of each performance is approximately 45 minutes without intermission. With interactive sessions after the following performances:
3.1.2020 (Fri) 7:30pm
4.1.2020 (Sat) 3pm
5.1.2020 (Sun) 11:30am
One ticket per person regardless of age.
Audience is strongly advised to arrive punctually. Latecomers and audiences who leave during the performance will only be admitted at a suitable break.
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Cahoots NI is a Belfast based theatre company producing boldly innovative work for children and their families. Their distinctive style combines magic and illusion, physical theatre and original music. Cahoots NI tours to ever-growing audiences at home and across the world. Their work is acclaimed in Ireland, the UK, Asia, America and has been enjoyed in theatres, schools and healthcare settings since 2001.
Creative and Production Team
Artistic Director: Paul Bosco Mc Eneaney
Composer: Garth Mcconaghie
Choreographers: Muirne Bloomer and Jennifer Rooney
Costume Designer: Laura Nelson
Wardrobe Supervisor: Susan Pau
Performers: Hugh William Brown, Philippa O’Hara and Claire Cogan
Stage Manager: David Wayne Morgan
Assistant Stage Manager: Sally Wattiaux
‘Cheers!’ Series: Shh! We have a Plan by Cahoots NI (UK)
With interactive sessions after the following performances:
3.1.2020 (Fri) 7:30pm
4.1.2020 (Sat) 3pm
5.1.2020 (Sun) 11:30am
Suitable for ages 3 and above
One ticket per person regardless of age. Admission subject to age limit specified for the event.
Tickets available from 3 Octoberonwards at all URBTIX outlets, on internet, mobile app and credit card telephone booking.
Discount Schemes
30% off on standard tickets for each purchase of this programme plus either Pedal Punk by Cirque Mechanics (USA)orDJ Kid Koala's Nufonia Must Fall (Canada).
'Cheers!' Series Package Discount1
For each purchase of standard tickets for different stage shows / film programmes in the ‘Cheers!’ Series, the following concession applies:
10% offfor any 2 programmes; 15% offfor any 3 programmes; 20% offfor 4 or more programmes.
Group Booking Discount2
For each purchase of standard tickets for stage show(s) / film programme(s) in the 'Cheers!' Series, the following concession applies:
10% offfor 4-9 standard tickets; 15% offfor 10-19 standard tickets; 20% offfor 20 or more standard tickets.
Family Package Discount3
20% offon standard tickets for each purchase of 2 standard tickets and 2 student concessionary tickets of the same stage show / film programme in the 'Cheers!' Series.
Concesseionary Discounts for Senior Citizens, People with Disabilities and the Minders, Full-time Students and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance Recipients
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 basis4. Half-pricetickets also applicable for children aged 6 or below. Concessionary ticket holders must produce evidence of their identity or age upon admission.
Patrons can enjoy only one of the above discount offers.
For each concessionary ticket for people with disabilities, the customer can purchase one ticket with the same concession for the minder.
The price of each discount ticket will be rounded up to the nearest dollar.
Programmes in the ‘Cheers!’ Series:
Seriously Funny by Fair Play Crew (Poland), Grass by Second Hand Dance (UK), Pedal Punk by Cirque Mechanics (USA), The Fabulous Giant Puppet Show by Sichuan Huge Puppet Troupe, Shh! We have a plan by Cahoots NI (UK), DJ Kid Koala’s Nufonia Must Fall (Canada), Glimpse by Oorkaan (The Netherlands), Fruit Story 3 - The Great Adventures of Pineapple Sea (Re-run) by Fantasy Puppet Theatre, Hong Kong Oratorio Society Christmas Concert 2019: Handel's Messiah, The Snowman & The Bear by City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong, Esther by Bel Canto Singers, The Little Snowman & Sunflower II by Make Friends with Puppet, Dot/line/plane@SuperBaby by Jumbo Kids Theatre, Wallaby’s Seat-belt by Ming Ri Institute for Arts Education and Christmas Family Screen 2019.
For details of Christmas Family Screen 2019, please refer to the series brochure, programme leaflet or visit the website of Film Programmes Office at www.lcsd.gov.hk/fp.
Not applicable to tickets for The Snowman & The Bear by City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong and all workshops in the 'Cheers!' Series.
Not applicable to tickets for Fruit Story 3 - The Great Adventures of Pineapple Sea (Re-run) by Fantasy Puppet Theatre, The Snowman & The Bear by City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong, Wallaby's Seat-belt by Ming Ri Institute for Arts Education and all workshops in the 'Cheers!' Series.
Not applicable to tickets for The Snowman & The Bear by City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong, Wallaby's Seat-belt by Ming Ri Institute for Arts Education and all workshops in the 'Cheers!' Series.
Prices of concessionary tickets for Fruit Story 3 - The Great Adventures of Pineapple Sea (Re-run) by Fantasy Puppet Theatre are $110 (Tsuen Wan Town Hall) and $120 (Sha Tin Town Hall); Prices of concessionary tickets for Esther by Bel Canto Singers are $304 / $224 / $144; Prices of concessionary tickets for Wallaby's Seat-belt by Ming Ri Institute for Arts Education are $100 (Sha Tin Town Hall and Sheung Wan Civic Centre) and $95 (Tuen Mun Town Hall). No quota on half-price tickets for CSSA recipients for Christmas Concert 2019: Handel's Messiah by Hong Kong Oratorio Society, The Snowman & The Bear by City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong, Esther by Bel Canto Singers and Wallaby's Seat-belt by Ming Ri Institute for Arts Education.
Internet Booking www.urbtix.hk
Mobile Ticketing App My URBTIX
Credit Card Telephone Booking 2111 5999
Ticketing Enquiries 3761 6661
Programme Enquiries 2268 7323
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.
This show was inspired by the beautiful picture book Shh! We have a Plan, by Irish author and illustrator Chris Haughton. Something about the journey undertaken, both physically and emotionally, by his comical characters struck me as having perfect theatrical elements that I wanted to explore.
Having this wonderful book to draw on has allowed us an opportunity to address important subject matters with our young audiences, such as sharing, empathy, protecting nature and our planet, which I think is very important, particularly in today's climate.
I'd like to thank our wonderful creative team, for their vision and passion in bringing this story to life.
We have a fantastic production team who are committed to bringing this show to the stage every day - a big thank you to them for their hard work on this project.
We also have a wonderfully talented cast - I thank them all for the dedication, energy and creativity they have invested into the show.
Finally, thank you, our audience, for coming to see Shh! We have a Plan. This show has toured extensively in the UK, Ireland and North America, but this is our very first visit to Hong Kong and a very special moment for us as an organisation.
We are excited to share our story with you and cannot wait for you to see what we have planned. Enjoy the show!
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