Sherman Theatre, Cardiff
Wed 28 + Thurs 29 Sept
This month the award-wining storyteller Danyah Miller will be performing Why The Whales Came, based on the 1985 book by the much loved children’s author Michael Morpurgo. The tale follows the journey of two children, Daniel and Gracie, who have been banned from approaching the mysterious and frightening character of the Birdman. On a boat trip, the two find themselves stranded after being lost at sea, and their spooky adventure soon unfolds. The children endeavour on this thrilling journey to learn more about the Birdman, the secrets of the island of Bryher, in the Isles of Scilly, and why whales came to the island.
Danyah Miller was trained at Lecoq in Paris, where she has since progressed to West End shows including Wizard Presents and Soul Sister. Moving into leading roles, Why the Whales Came isn’t the only Morpurgo novel that she’s performed. Having previously starred in I Believe in Unicorns, Miller captivates audiences in productions that all the family are certain to enjoy, with even Michael Morpugo himself praising Miller’s performance saying “Danyah Miller is a storytelling phenomenon.”
For a performance of intrigue and mystery, this family production penned from a literary great is one that all ages will appreciate.
Tickets: £9. Info: 029 2064 6900 / www.shermantheatre.co.uk
words RHONDA LEE REALI