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Pulman's Firework Tale Ignites Stage
25 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Stage adaptation of Pullman's fairytale is epic and intimate.
- Spectacular fireworks achieved with simple props and imagination.
- Young audience enthralled by puppetry and dazzling effects.
A captivating stage adaptation of Philip Pullman's fairytale, this production immerses audiences in an epic yet intimate journey. The creative team masterfully transforms a simple set into diverse environments, from workshops to volcanoes, utilizing lo-fi scenery and humble props. Innovative use of everyday items like cocktail umbrellas for fireworks and intricate puppetry, including a hulking elephant, brings the fantastical story to vivid life.
The cast of five delivers energetic performances, skillfully handling multiple roles alongside their main characters. Jonathan Chan's lighting and Elena Peña's sound design enhance the sense of adventure and peril, particularly during the dramatic fire fiend encounter. Jude Christian's adaptation injects gleeful silliness into Pullman's vivid prose, with Rose-Marie Christian shining in her various delightful portrayals.
Despite minor areas for clearer setup in Lila's quest and exploration of themes, the play is a resounding success for its target audience. Children leave enchanted, inspired by the magic of theatre and eager to create their own spectacular futures, mirroring the very fireworks they witnessed.
