The Juniper Tree (VOILA! Festival)

A cabaret-like folk retelling of the Brothers Grimm tale mixes dark comedy, music, dance and puppetry.

The production follows the murdered boy of the Grimm tale as he returns as a bird and carries his story through a strange, musical world. The source names a large cast and creative team; principal performers include Éilís Susannah Rooney, Buddleia Maslen, Chris Knight, Elfie Frieda, Eva Scott, Delilah Tahiri, Saskia Laroque and Cristina Cinotto. The published bill names: Éilís Susannah Rooney, Buddleia Maslen, Chris Knight, Elfie Frieda, Eva Scott, Delilah Tahiri, Saskia Laroque, Cristina Cinotto.