Beneath The Banyan Tree:
Theatre Hullabaloo, Theatre Direct Canada

Two leading young people's theatre companies present a vibrant fusion of theatre, traditional Indian and Western dance, puppetry and music that tells the story of Anjali, a young girl who has moved to the UK from India. An aspiring dancer, Anjali travels between two worlds: the cold reality of trying to adjust to life in the UK and the challenge of making friends at school, and her imaginary world in which the colourful animal characters from the Indian fables of the Panchatantra come to life. In her struggle to be proud of who she is, it is the richness of her culture, the strength of her family, and the gifts of imagination, dance and storytelling that enable Anjali to find the courage to be herself. Suitable for ages 7+ years.