A young female performer of colour stands, arms outstretched. In her hands she hold on to two large pieces of material that are hanging from the ceiling. These look like big butterfly wings behind her.
Photo by Jodie Canwell
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The Rainbow Butterfly

Ella Mesma Company
2 performances between Sat 18 May 2024
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An immersive adventure to the moon that blends storytelling with aerial circus and dynamic contemporary dance.

Maja has wings that sparkle and shimmer. Join them on their joyful, transformational journey as they explore the world and outer space as a Rainbow Butterfly. Inspired by the lifecycle of a butterfly, this children’s story is an invitation to honour our imagination, ourselves and Mother Earth.  

This event gently explores what it is to be non-binary, whilst celebrating heroes such as Mae Jemison, the first Black woman astronaut. Help Maja fly all the way to the moon: because the Earth without art is just eh!

Presented in partnership with South East Dance.

A young person of colour sits on the floor in some blue pyjamas. There's a book in their lap and their hands are clasped together.
A young girl of colour stands with her back to us, in her hands she holds two large pieces of colourful material
A young girl of colour hangs from some ropes, her legs spread far apart, there are big pieces of colourful material hanging from her feet and held in her hands
A young woman crouches down opposite another young girl who is huddled up in some material
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A young person of colour sits on the floor in some blue pyjamas. There's a book in their lap and their hands are clasped together.
A young girl of colour stands with her back to us, in her hands she holds two large pieces of colourful material
A young girl of colour hangs from some ropes, her legs spread far apart, there are big pieces of colourful material hanging from her feet and held in her hands
A young woman crouches down opposite another young girl who is huddled up in some material

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