Angela Leta Kaye, a student of biomedical sciences, activates audience imaginations to shrink children en masse to the size of cells, taking them on an adventure through the amazing human body. Angela’s sparkly make-up and lab-coat combo visually conveys the tone of the performance, as she demonstrates physiological processes with an array of glittery props. She introduces children to complex vocabulary in fun terms using concrete examples and creative interactivity (don’t worry kids, you won’t actually shrink).
Emotionally engaging her audience with techniques intended to alleviate anxiety, Angela eases her young crowd into the show, understanding that live performance might be a new experience for them. Colourful lighting adds production value to a variety of song-and-dance routines, written and choreographed to explore the human circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems. These musical elements are lyrically phrased to maximise an atmosphere of empowered wonder. From poo emojis to smoothies for vampires, this show does its best to focus on the aspects of human physiology most interesting to its target audience.
In addition to opportunities to play peristalsis, the audience is privy to the world’s friendliest live surgery, while bedazzled elbow pads and giant inflatable hammers help kids understand immunological mechanisms. Catchy songs (accompanied by funny hats and visual aids) augment the educational value and experiential novelty inherent to the playful content. Curriculum-aligned and fact checked by a doctor, The Amazing Human Adventure provides fun learning experiences, enhances understanding, and encourages audience participation to the extent each individual child feels comfortable.
If your kids have ever wanted to squeeze a small intestine, or dance onstage, they will love the interactivity of this show. With careful consideration for children’s physical and mental health, Angela’s imaginative introduction to the wonders of the human body is a fun Fringe experience for kids under ten, and their blood-cells.