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Polka Theatre 240 Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1SB

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Relaxed Performance Pack

Sarah and Duck’s Big Top Birthday

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240 Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1SB


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To prepare you for your visit to Polka we have put together a synopsis, this is to help you

understand the story that you are about to see and to know what to expect during the

performance.

We have adapted the show slightly by having fewer people watching and you can also

choose which seat you sit in. We have lowered the sound and lighting levels and throughout

the performance the auditorium will have the main lights dimmed instead of being in

complete darkness.

There is also a designated ‘chill out area’ outside the auditorium that can be used at any

time throughout the show.

This is a picture of the main theatre;

You can choose which seat you would like to sit in.

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This is a picture of the Chill Out Area;

This is outside the main theatre up stairs. You can leave the theatre at any time and come

back in when you are ready. There is a television monitor that is showing what is happening

on the stage.

This is a picture of the Exhibition Area or Foyer;

There are rocking horses, a dressing up box and a colouring in area.


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This is a picture of the shop in the Exhibition Area or Foyer; www.polkatheatre.com Sarah and Duck Big Top Birthday This is a fantastic play and there is lots of music. Sometimes children don’t like noises. If you don’t like noises we can help you. There is a symbol in the pack telling you when there will be a noise so you can put your fingers in your ears or use your ear defenders and still enjoy the fun! Characters This show uses puppets as performers; you will be able to see the performers moving the puppets. Each Puppeteer will operate lots of the different characters in the play. There will also be a narrator who we do not see. Their voice will be played through our speakers.


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This is what the characters look like;

Sarah

Shallots

Umbrella

Moon

Duck

Ribbon Sisters

John

Penguins

Scarf Lady

Bag

Flamingo

Bus Conductor


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Cake

Puppeteers

When you first come into the theatre the stage will look like this.

Scene 1: The cast come on stage and sing a song about rain.


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Scene 2: Sarah and Duck look at the weather forecast and see that it’s going to be windy

Scene 3: A Balloon crosses the dark stage. We then meet Scarf Lady who can’t find her

birthday.

Scene 4: Sarah and Duck decide to throw Flag Lady a Birthday Sworray do. They set about

deciding on finding other characters who might like to help with the party.

Shallots show off their acrobatics


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The Ribbon Sisters show off their ribbon dancing skills

Umbrella is going to do a magic trick to disappear some

buns. Duck is very kind and helps with the trick.

Scene 6: Duck decides he will be fired out of a cannon. There is a cannon sound effect here

that is quite loud.

The Ribbon Sisters help Duck into the Cannon. Duck is

fired out of the cannon but, it’s OK he doesn’t get

hurt.

Flamingo is going to do some tightrope walking.


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Scene 7: Sarah and Duck decide to build a tent to hold the party in.

Working together Sara and Duck build the

tent.

Scene 8: Sarah and Duck write a letter to Scarf Lady to invite her to her Birthday Sworray

Do.

Unfortunately when Duck folds the paper

into an aeroplane it doesn’t reach Scarf

Lady it hits the Moon. Moon very kindly

makes sure the invitation reaches Scarf

Lady.

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Scene 9: The next morning. Scarf Lady thanks Sarah and Duck for the invitation.

Then the wind comes along and

blows Umbrella and Duck away.

It also blows away the big top

tent.

Scene 10: Sarah and Scarf Lady chase after Umbrella and Duck

Duck lands in a Zoo and meets

some penguins.

Scene 11: Sarah and Duck take the Bus home while Scarf Lady follows in her Balloon.


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Scene 12.The Puppeteers help Sarah and Duck rebuild the big top tent.

Then everyone takes

their turn in performing

for Scarf Lady’s birthday.

Scene 13: Duck is fired out of the cannon again.

But don’t worry he doesn’t get hurt this time either.

Scene 14: Moon arrives at the end of the party. Some pretend fireworks go off. These are

just sounds of bangs and then some moving lights.

Scene 15: Sarah and duck go and sit on their bench and we say goodbye.

The Puppeteers will take a bow at the end. Then it

will be the end of the show.

We hope you enjoy the show.


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