Hit The Mark Theatre and AnimAlphabet The Musical, a show created in Bracknell/Wokingham, have announced that they have just received a 2nd offer of funding from the National Lottery / Arts Council England to further develop the educational and accessibility aspects of the show.
High-energy actors, colourful puppets, amazing characters and fantastic songs combine to create AnimAlphabet The Musical. Join Colin the Country Cockatoo, Hip-Hop Donkey and Geoff the Geordie Jazz Giraffe on a fantastic, fun, family musical adventure. AnimAlphabet is funny, fast-paced and bursting with witty songs by Al and Sam of double platinum pop band The Hoosiers and featuring Kerry Ingram (Olivier award winner and star of Netflix Free Rein – just nominated for 6 Grammys) as the voice of Metro The Gnome. AnimAlphabet is a family show unlike any other but you better watch out, that dastardly duck Calando’s about!
In 2017 Arts Council England provided funding to help with the shows R&D allowing Hit The Mark to explore how they could make the show more accessible to deaf and hard of hearing audiences offering 3 signed performances. They also offered relaxed performances for audience members with sensory sensitivities.
In 2018 they are taking accessibility one step further by using technology to make every performance around the UK accessible to deaf and hard of hearing audiences. They will also offer touch tours making the show more accessible to blind and partially sighted audience members and relaxed performances for audience with sensory sensitivities.
The funding will also enable them to offer affordable AnimAlphabet workshops in primary schools in Berkshire. They are interested in hearing from all schools but particularly interested in hearing from schools who offer support to children with special educational needs. The workshops will give pupils the opportunity to learn about music and musical theory through song, dance and drama. Any interested schools should contact [email protected]
