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Anansi The Spider

  • Writer: ann-evans
    ann-evans
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Anansi The Spider. Photo by Helen Murray.
Anansi The Spider. Photo by Helen Murray.

Anansi The Spider, Presented by the Birmingham REP and Unicorn Theatre, at The Door, Birmingham Rep until 11 January 2026. Suitable for 4 – 8 years and their families. Created by Justin Audibert, Directed by Robin Belfield.

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The greatest tales ever spun…

Sit under the canopy of the banyan tree and experience the laugh-out-loud West African and Caribbean tales of the infamous Anansi!


People say that in a time long, long ago, animals walked on two feet and spoke with words, like we do. And back then, it was known by everyone that the cleverest of all the animals in the kingdom was the spider. Anansi was the original trickster and the master spinner of yarns, although sometimes he was a little too clever for his own good…


Packed with live music, singing and dancing, Anansi The Spider is a magical introduction to the theatre for little ones this festive season. Narrators are Cynthia Emeagi, Becky Sanneh and Elizabeth Peace. Songs Composer and Musical Director Duramaney Kamara.


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