A new and original play based on a traditional Cumbrian folk tale is showing at the Tithe Barn in Carlisle. ‘The Haunted Trees’ is performed by The Starfish Theatre Company; a learning disabled theatre company based in Carlisle. The Starfish Theatre Company has performed original work in theatres throughout Cumbria since 2004.

The play is a magical tale that tells the story of a farmer and his three sons. After the farmers death the family farm is left to the three sons. When the older sons vanish it is left to the youngest son to solve the mystery behind their disappearance.

The play is inspired by the recent floods that devastated both the Cumbrian community and landscape. It explores the relationship between man and nature using a unique combination of live performance, music, animation and puppetry.

The writer, Cheryl Hickman, comments;
“I wanted the play to reflect Cumbrian life. The story is based on a folk tale but it is still very relevant to modern life. I hope it can help the audience to consider their environment in a new and exciting way.”

The play opens on the 28th October at 1.15pm at the Tithe Barn in Carlisle. The play then tours around the county culminating with a performance at Theatre by the Lake on the 2nd December.

Tickets are free but need to be reserved. Please contact the Prism Arts office to book your tickets: 01228 564571