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STORIES IN PLAYFUL SPACES

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COUNTING SHEEPS

A SLEEPY, SHEEPY SHOW FOR BABIES AND TODDLERS (AND VERY TIRED GROWN UPS)
COMING TO LIBRARIES, COMMUNITY CENTRES AND FAMILY HUBS IN HULL

AUGUST 2024 - JAN 2025

COME PLAY, JOIN THE HERD 

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We bring people together to watch shows

Our work explores what it’s like to be young

We always invite our
audiences to play

WHAT PEOPLE SAY 

‘The Herd are managing to inspire and meaningfully demonstrate the unifying and inspiring powers of theatre.  I saw first hand how parents and carers who haven’t ventured into the world of Early Years theatre before were bowled over. By taking this work outside of traditional theatre settings, The Herd are removing historic barriers around accessing performances for so many, and are doing the hard, vital graft of taking work to people in their comfort zones, rather than expecting them to turn up. It can only be a good thing for the sector, and for audiences alike.’
HELEN MATRAVERS, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF POLKA THEATRE 

'With playful staging and simple language, The Herd, a theatre company from Hull, have created a microscopic world of epic adventure… With or without kids, it’s a howling delight.'
THE GUARDIAN

‘A month on from watching the show my 2 year old insists on acting out the show on a daily basis.’
ANDY, PARENT

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REPLAY 

WE MADE A LIMITLESS RECYCLED PLAYGROUND FOR 0-11 YRS 

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'IT WAS AMAZING.

THE CHILDREN AND STAFF LOVED IT. THANK YOU.'

St. George's Primary School Teacher

 

Book a place on our One Day Play Programme. An introduction to the theatre for KS2.

ABOUT THE HERD

The Herd bring children and families together in playful spaces to watch and share stories. Through shows and projects we tell new stories in memorable ways. We always invite our audiences and participants to play, because we believe that play is the best way of engaging in the world. 

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DOWNLOAD OUR STOMPING, ROARING APP FOR 3 - 7 YEAR OLDS

SLIME THE BOOK

Buy the picture book of our critically acclaimed show SLIME. Illustrated by Shoo Rayner. 

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