Ages 13+
On a dark and lonesome night, imagination, technology, and a winding tale of love and loss converge in this gripping radio play, Bedtime Stories. Follow along with young Lily as she is transported to dark, disorienting worlds by the two most influential storytellers in her life – her father and grandfather. As she comes of age, unimaginable events throw these three generations into a frightening journey for one final story that blurs the line between truth and fiction.
Conceived by Dutch collective URLAND, Bedtime Stories celebrates the art of the voice to tell engaging and immersive stories. This pitch-perfect narrated performance takes its inspiration from radio plays, using just actor Thomas Dudkiewicz’s voice and well-timed sound effects to bring to life an enchanting cast of characters.
Meet Lilly, a precocious young girl, her father Max, and doting grandfather George, both master storytellers. Every night before bed, Lilly enters a fantastical universe created just for her, where she encounters a host of strange and menacing creatures. Unforeseen events throw these three generations into a twirling journey through both universes. The final story. Laugh, squirm, and dream as Bedtime Stories catapults towards its unsettling ending, keeping you on edge from scene to scene.
Content warning: contains cursing, gunshots, and themes of death and suicide. Recommended for ages 13+.
Presented together with Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium
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