About the Show

Booker Prize-winner Ben Okri's new environmental fairytale for children & their families.

In a forest near Mangoshi's village, there grows a very special flower - one that can save Mangoshi's mother's life. The flower can also save her village too ... all she has to do is find it.

'Every Leaf A Hallelujah' explores the magic of the nature, and the beauty of trees, and how we need to work to preserve our natural world.

This production is recommended for ages 4+ and has no interval.

Critic Reviews (2)

"Composer and musician Sura Susso, whose dreamy kora playing gives ‘Every Leaf a Hallelujah’ a sense of scale and spirituality that transcends its relatively humble staging"
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"Rooted in Nigerian Igbo stories and music, the piece is delivered at a gentle pace in a combination of dialogue, music and movement. "
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Creative team

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Producer

Ben Okri

Playwright