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A musical play.
Book, music & lyrics by David Wood.
Based on Meg and Mog Books by Helen Nicholl and Jan Pienkowski.
Unicorn Theatre commissioned MEG AND MOG SHOW and produced it at the Arts Theatre, London, starring Maureen Lipman, for the 1981 Christmas season.
The show was revived by Unicorn four times, and then toured nationwide by Westwood Productions.
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have been notable rep. productions in Bristol and Derby, and in
2002 at Brentwood Theatre. It has been popular with amateur companies
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 The
play brings to life for children the familiar figures from
the books they know and love so well. Ingeniously combining
stories from five of the books, we see Meg, Mog and Owl set
off on an adventure to find the ingredients for a spell to
get rid of an invading Stegosaurus – an adventure that
takes them to a medieval castle, zoo and the moon. There are
lively songs and plenty of audience participation.
David
Wood writes : Directing MEG AND MOG SHOW for Unicorn proved
a regular delight for more than ten years! Following the wonderful
Maureen Lipman in the title role, we were fortunate to secure
the services of the equally splendid Amanda Barrie, Sarah
Greene and Leni Harper, who also played the role on tour.
Jan Pienkowski co-designed the show, which faithfully reproduced
his unforgettable book illustrations. A cartoon animation
television series is in preparation. Hopefully this will spark
off more productions of MEG AND MOG SHOW in the future.
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original production employed eight actors, although it
is possible, with doubling, to be played by seven. A school
production could increase the size of the cast by adding
animals in the zoo scene or by giving the stegosaurus
more legs! A choir could provide support in some of the
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“MEG AND MOG SHOW is a stirring
tale of Meg’s messy magic in which she tries to
cast a spell on a rampaging stegosaurus with the aid
of a white knight, a retired tiger and a helpful zoo
keeper by way of a journey into space in a cauldron.
It should enchant children and adults alike.”
Time Out
“For
the very young, and particularly recommended for a first-time
ever visit to the theatre … David Wood’s
inimitable MEG AND MOG SHOW.” Times Educational
Supplement
“One
of the best examples of children’s theatre …
a thoroughly enjoyable two hours … catchy songs.”
Times Educational Supplement
“David
Wood’s well known story of the witch, the cat
and the owl who just can’t get their spells right,
in its fourth Unicorn production, directed by the master
of children’s theatre himself.” Sunday Times
“One
of Unicorn’s most popular and successful productions
for younger children with a winning combination of brightly
coloured sets, magical effects, catchy songs and a hilarious
story … ideal for five to nine year olds, but
a treat for grown-up children too.” Time Out
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 The
play and piano/vocal score are published by Samuel
French Ltd.
First Class Professional & Foreign Rights : Casarotto Ramsay
Ltd.
UK Repertory Rights : Samuel
French Ltd.
UK Amateur Rights : Samuel
French Ltd.
US Stock and Amateur Rights: Samuel French Inc.
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