Thanks to the multi-talented cast and crew, our Summer tour of Uprooted was a blooming success (pun intended!)
Lily, Plum, Basil and the extraordinary Living Stage toured to outdoor venues, festivals and primary schools in Glasgow and East Renfrewshire reaching 1,364 children and adults, with some incredibly lucky weather!
After watching the multi-sensory story unfold to music, dance and some splendid acrobatics, audience members got to have a nibble, sniff and sip on the set’s produce. They were invited to take a closer peek at the tasty herbs, vegetables, fruits and flowers growing out of the reclaimed set pieces that made up our quirky family’s home.
Throughout the month of August Uprooted was performed 31 times, toured by a cast and crew of 10 and a supporting cast of hundreds of plants! We were thrilled to perform the show at The Merchant City Festival, The Children’s Wood Harvest Festival and the inspirational outdoor settings of Barrhead Water Works and Kilmardinny House.
Uprooted was also performed to 44 primary school classes from P2-7 at St Vincent’s, Aultmore Park, Corpus Christi and Balornock Primary in Glasgow, where pupils who planted the Living Stage got to see their handiwork in full bloom.
Our audiences took the time to feedback what they thought of the show and we found their comments just as refreshing as the Rosemary and Mint Cordial made on set:
“It made me feel wonderful, bright and bubbly.” Primary 5 Pupil, Corpus Christi Primary
“Fantastic show, imaginative, musical, whimsical. Growing plants is the way forward. Thank you!” Audience Member – Merchant City Festival
“Not to be missed! Fantastic, essential Creative Learning Experience. You will enjoy every minute and be entranced, amused and deeply moved by the experience. Thank you to all the stars!” Teacher, Balornock Primary
“I felt like the show brightened up my day.” Primary 5 Pupil, Corpus Christi Primary
“Staging of the show outside made it a bit more special. Outdoor atmosphere was calming and the set was beautiful – quite magical!” Teacher, St Vincent’s Primary
“The show made me feel calm and happy.” P5 Pupil, Balornock Primary
Watch a 10 minute documentary about the making of Uprooted and the Out to Play project.
Uprooted & Out to Play from Mike Rea on Vimeo.
After the tour we returned the Living Stage to the children who helped to grow it. In collaboration with the pupils from Corpus Christi Primary School, we replaced their austere steel fences and transformed their playground space into an enticing unique garden. The pupils were so excited to be given a beautiful play space for gardening, storytelling and nibbling for many years to come. To watch a short timelapse film of the transformation click here!
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“It made me feel happy to see people care about our planet.” P6/7 Pupil, Aultmore Park Primary
“I felt inspired to grow my own food at home.” P6/7 Pupil, Aultmore Park Primary
“It made me feel like I wanted to stand up and dance.” P5 Pupil, Corpus Christi Pupil
“The show made me feel motivated to be more Eco Friendly.” P6 Pupil, Balornock Primary
