Jungle Theatre to Present Family Fun in THE MAGIC SHELL at The Masque Theatre

The Masque Theatre will host Jungle Theatre's THE MAGIC SHELL, a folktale about how stories began at its popular Muizenberg community theatre venue this December. Presented as a piece of interactive storytelling theatre for young children and their families, the show illustrates the value of African culture and wildlife conservation, inspires reading and builds creative arts skills.

Based on an African folktale and set in ancient times on the Wild Coast, THE MAGIC SHELL starts at a time before people had any stories to tell. A husband and his wife have many children but no stories to tell them. She decides to go on a journey to find stories leaving him to look after the home and the children. On her adventure, she learns from various comical wild animals and is challenged to be brave and determined and to find stories in surprising places. The story comes to life in English and isiXhosa, with original songs and innovative masks.

THE MAGIC SHELL explores how stories come from our connection to nature and the spiritual world. It encourages children to tell imaginative stories and to read. This work has value because it fosters pride in our heritage and language, connects us to nature, brings laughter and opens up channels of creativity.

Booking for THE MAGIC SHELL, which runs at 11:00 from 18 - 22 December 2017, can be made by calling 021 788 1898 or by emailing The Masque Theatre. Tickets cost R80.