Climate Stories - Nature's Call
Theme: Climate Change & the Effects on Nature
Synopsis
Bumblebee Queen Bernice invites you into her world to meet her friends and watch their stories unfold. Why has she woken up so early? Why does Earthworm stay below ground so much? Why are butterfly friends, Swallowtail and Dingy Skipper so upset? Things are changing and they need you to listen. Will you venture into their natural worlds to find out how you can help?
This production not only brings storytelling to life but is packed full of wildlife facts and by using animation, humour, interactive elements and catchy join-in songs, it makes it a highly entertaining and inclusive show for all.
Nature’s Call is a one-hour show, performed by various insect and bird characters that will highlight the effects of climate change on the wildlife around us and provide some ideas on how as individuals or as a community we can support and protect local nature to help them cope and to survive.
Curriculum Links
Science
- Extinction
- Food Chains
- Habitats
- Hibernation
- Life Cycles
- Names and facts about – birds, insects and butterflies
- Seasons and weather patterns
- Wild & Garden flowers and plants
For more information about the links to the science curriculum, CLICK HERE
PSHE
- Being kind / compassionate
- Differences / Name calling etc
- Saying sorry / Looking after each other
- Working together / Community
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English
- Speaking and listening skills
- Compromise / Negotiation
- Explanation
- Creative skills
- Storytelling and character
- Fiction / Non-fiction writing
For more information about the links to the English curriculum, CLICK HERE
Early Learning Goals
Communication and Language
- Listening
- Attention
- Understanding
- Speaking
Personal, Social & Emotional Development
- Self-regulation
- Resilience
- Relationships
- Co-operation
- Independence
To explore further links to the early learning goals, CLICK HERE
Understanding the World
- The Natural World
- People
- Culture
- Communities
- Literacy – Comprehension
Audience reviews of Nature's Call
Reviews from our Preview show at Stage 2, Norwich Theatre
“Very informative and enjoyable. Songs excellent and spaced really well to keep a young audience engaged. The interactive animation is really unique.” – Ruby (Audience member)
“Absolutely fantastic – wonderful acting, wonderful humour and an incredibly important message. Loved the animation! So clever!” – Hannah Oberstar (Audience member)
“Very good – educational, fun, interactive. Lots of interesting facts and information. Songs were fun.” – Karen & Mark (Audience members)
“Excellently produced. Positive message throughout and well-pitched. Songs and interaction spot on.” – David Holmes Photo (Audience member)
“I really like the different characters & costumes & the way they get the audience involved. The animation brings everything together. The way they talk about global warming is really good & makes you think. Very Catchy songs.” – Darcey Street (Audience member)
“A lovely show – entertaining, informative & thought provoking. I think both adults & children will enjoy it. Staging, costumes & animation – imaginative.” – Audience member
Acknowledgements & Partners
Writer / Producer / Director: Diane Webb
Animator: Edalia Day – https://www.edaliaday.co.uk/
Composer: Tim Lane
Costume designer / maker: Amanda Greenway
Actors: Diane Webb & John Giller
Consultants: Asher Minns (Executive Director -Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, University of East Anglia), Norfolk Wildlife Trust, the Bumblebee Conservation and the Butterfly Conservation
