Adapted for the stage by Jenny Wake
11-year-old Susan has long sensed that the strange symbol on her wrist, there since the day of her birth, marks her for some special purpose. When her cousin Nick comes to stay for the holidays, he brings a message that draws her into a parallel world.
There, Susan learns she is the only one who can save the beautiful Land of O from the creeping darkness spread by cruel Otis Claw and the Halfies, who have lost every trace of human kindness. With Claw’s Deathguards and their terrifying Bloodcat on her trail, Susan is helped in her quest by friendly Woodlanders, the extraordinary Birdfolk, her cousin Nick and some mysterious Stonefolk who inhabit the Throat of the Underworld.
This is a story of what it means to be human, as Susan struggles to find the strength of character she will need to restore the balance of Good and Evil in the Land of O.
Duration
1 hour 30 minutes (approx)
Cast
80 to 105 roles
Age Range
Costumes best suited to ages 8-14
Music
Janet Holborow
Costume & Props Design
Debz Ruffell
Scenery
John Staniford & Christine Heaney
Calico’s standard resource package for The Halfmen of O includes the script, costumes, scenery, props and pre-recorded music.
Cost: $2,800
Performing rights are available through Playmarket
