Hue Boy has a problem that everyone is talking about. He is small and doesn’t seem to be growing “at all, at all”. His family and the villagers all have their opinion on what he should do and his school friends tease him. But still he does not grow.

Hue Boy may be the smallest boy in his village but he is big news. Pumpkin soup and exercise are just some of the suggestions to make him grow.

With a vibrant set, original soundscape by Ivan Stott, movement by Joanne Moven, the show is set in a beautiful environment under a colourful parasol that creates a special place to enjoy this unique interactive experience.

‘It is the best production I have seen for the children’s age’ – Cleethorpes Library

‘Under the Parasol [Hue Boy] rates as one of the best enrichment experiences I have seen in 30 years of education’
– Drighlington Primary School

‘Families including babies were captivated. Outstanding!’
– Rothwell Library

Creative Team

Wendy Harris

Artistic Director, Chair of PYA England

Wendy has held the position of artistic director at Tutti Frutti since 2005, touring nationally and internationally, co-producing the Little Feet Festival of Children’s Theatre, and leading on the development programmes and arts engagement work.

Ivan Stott

Composer Ivan has worked professionally in Theatre for 30 years as a Composer, Musician, MD, Sound Designer, Actor and Workshop Facilitator. He has created work for children and young people with some of the best children's companies and theatres across the UK and is recognised as a leading artist in this field.

Touring Team

Stewart Thomas

Stewart Thomas trained as a professional dancer at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance, and gained a BA (Hons) degree in Performing Arts. He worked in children’s theatre where he joined Tutti Frutti in 1999 and performed in no less than 16 productions. Now he works in a primary school as creative arts and dance coordinator.

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