Steve Tiplady and Sally Brown of Indefinite Articles are licensed to make a glorious mess of the stage in this hands-on production for younger children. Clay, lots of it, is the stuff of Christmas dreams as children help create a story and watch it emerge from solid lumps of earth. It's the ultimate in creative play, held together with enormous wit, a bit of water and plenty of imagination. The last phase sees children and their carers creating little figures and shapes to be displayed on the Lyric's dedicated website. In terms of audience involvement, cool-headed improvisation and infectious enthusiasm, this is quite a feat. Age 3-6.
