Exeter Northcott - The Crowstarver

Critically acclaimed Theatre Alibi with the Exeter Northcott Theatre and Oxford Playhouse present The Crowstarver.
From the book by Dick King-Smith.

One moonlit night on Outoverdown Farm, just before the outbreak of the Second World War, a baby is discovered with a note pinned to its shawl – "PLEASE SAVE THIS LAMB".

As John Joseph grows up, the mystery of his birth is not the only thing that marks him out as special. He has an amazing way with animals of all kinds – dogs, foxes, hares, horses. And when John Joseph gets a job as a crowstarver he even loves the crows he must scare away from the newly sown corn. But life can be tough and danger is only ever a whisker away...

Packed with action, wonderful animal puppets and beautiful live music, The Crowstarver is a thrilling and heart-warming production that will delight and move audiences of all ages.

Theatre Alibi has an excellent reputation for creating imaginative and enjoyable productions and The Crowstarver follows successful adaptations of Graham Greene's The Ministry of Fear, Michael Frayn's Spies and Michael Morpurgo's Why the Whales Came, which transferred to the West End.

"This is truly faultless theatre - moving and highly original. Don't miss it" WHAT'S ON STAGE * * * * *

"We left the theatre smiling and weeping and could have sat through the show all over again." AUDIENCE MEMBER

First Night Party - Tues 14 February - A fundraising event for Theatre Alibi. All tickets + £2 donation

School Matinees: Wed 22 Feb 10.30am & Thurs 23 Feb at 1.30pm

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Age suitability: Adults and young people from 8+
Running Time: 1hr 50mins

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