Glisten flyer front
Come in, relax, find a space and settle.
Slowly, a shimmering surface emerges.
What does it look like?
How does it move?
Listen, what can you hear?
Welcome to a world of shiny things.
Welcome to Glisten!
Glisten is an interactive performance for babies aged 0-18 months and their grown-ups. The audience are taken on a gentle and immersive journey that explored the world of reflective materials wrapped up in a soundscape of evocative yet laid-back music. Audiences watch as the empty space of the theatre is filled with colour, sounds and surprises, creating a sensory landscape ready to explore after the performance was over.
Glisten is performed to a small audience creating an intimate and unique theatrical experience, stunningly co-created by theatre-maker Daniel Naddafy and visual artist Phoebe Stubbs.
Glisten initially toured nationally from 9 February to 31 March 2018 as part of Half Moon Presents. The production has continued to tour for short periods into 2022.
“A beautiful, sensory first theatrical experience for babies. The actor builds a mesmerising connection with each child at just the right pace. A delight to watch.”
(Katy Snelling, Head of Programming, Nuffield Southampton Theatres)
“A great sensory experience for adults and babies. Carla loved it and was fascinated by the lights and colours.”
(Audience member, Off Beat Festival, Oxford)
“Terrific watching small faces involved in sound, colour, light and texture – we were enthralled from start to finish.”
(Audience member, Half Moon Theatre)
“Loved the show! Thank you for such a great performance. The sensual elements for the kids to play with were brilliant.”
(Audience member, Off Beat Festival, Oxford)
Children’s Theatre Reviews: Glisten review, 25 March 2018
Darlington and Stockton Times: Glisten review, 5 February 2018
Theatre.London: Glisten review, 1 February 2018
Press release: Glisten
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