Featuring live narration by Michael Rosen, the award-winning SAD BOOK is adapted for the stage in this visually inventive, moving story of navigating complex emotions in the midst of everyday life.
In this personal story of loss, a father explores the disconnection between what we feel, what we show, and the different ways we deal with sadness.
This compelling adaptation of the award-winning SAD BOOK makes the personal, universal, retelling the story through theatre, dance and animation with stunning original music.
This special performance on International Children’s Book Day, features live, in-person narration from Michael Rosen, completing the stellar cast of dancers and actors in a remarkable act of collaboration and storytelling.
Presented by 201 Dance Company in partnership with Child Bereavement UK.
5 Stars
“A quite extraordinary experience where dance, animation and music take you on a journey of emotion”
The Edinburgh Reporter
5 Stars
"Immensely moving and disarmingly tender"
EdFringe Review
"Top Dance Pick”
The Scotsman
"Top Stage Pick"
The Guardian
"I was moved and elated at the same time. What a show! It was such a powerful mix of words, music, body movement and expression"
