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The Vanishing Elephant by Charles Way, illustrated by Sabine Dargent
A beautifully illustrated 56 page story book for children and families, based on Cahoots NI’s theatrical production ‘The Vanishing Elephant’, written by its Playwright Charles Way and illustrated by its Set and Costume Designer Sabine Dargent.
“Opu, a young boy in Bengal, dreams of one day becoming an elephant trainer.
When he befriends Janu, an Asian Elephant, their friendship is the first step on an adventure so huge, it spans decades and continents.
On their separate paths they face many challenges – fearsome encounters, stormy seas and strange new worlds.
Years in the future, Opu, now an old man, hears that world famous magician Harry Houdini will vanish an elephant, live on stage in New York City. Could it really be Janu, Opu’s old friend, so far from home? He too must bravely make the long journey into the unknown to find out.”
This moving story of friendship, belonging and one incredible journey from Bengal to the bright lights of Broadway had its world premiere in The New Victory Theater, New York in 2023, and will enchant audiences in Belfast in October 2024.
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