About the Show

The New Victory Theater presents a story about Handa, who fills her basket with fruit for the next village, but along the way, seven stealthy animals have their own ideas about who should get these tasty treats!

A Kenyan girl, Handa, takes a surprise present of a basket of fruit to her friend Akeya in a neighboring village. Handa carries the basket on her head and, unknown to her, various animals help themselves to the fruits till there are none left. A mix of puppetry and gentle Swahili rhythms transports audiences to a bright, warm day in Kenya. During this playful and intimate production, adapted from the picture book by Eileen Browne, your little ones will be sure to sing and dance along!

Critic Reviews (2)

For a previous production

"There’s a comfortingly repetitious nature to the show that allows the children to relax and sink into the story...The combination of Peter O’Rourke’s cheeky puppet and Michael Keyamo’s spluttering sound effects is comic gold. Some of the kids are bent over with laughter, as this odd little creature scampers among them."
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For a previous production

"This is a production for the senses. Sitting around the performing space, the audience are transported to a bright, warm day in Kenya by Sophia Lovell Smith’s set and lighting design. Songs in both Swahili and English provide the gentle rhythm underpinning the show. Fruit is handed around to feel and smell. The show makes you hungry, and ready to move and sing – so the chance to dance and have a bite to eat makes for a fruity finish."
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About the Show

Critic Reviews (2)

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