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<p>Created page with &quot;&#039;&#039;<a href="/index.php/The_Red_Balloon" title="The Red Balloon">The Red Balloon</a>&#039;&#039; is a play by Barry Kornhauser. == The original text == &#039;&#039;<a href="/index.php/The_Red_Balloon" title="The Red Balloon">The Red Balloon</a>&#039;&#039; tells the story of a grumpy old man celebrating his birthday alone whe...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>''[[The Red Balloon]]'' is a play by Barry Kornhauser.<br /> <br /> == The original text ==<br /> <br /> ''[[The Red Balloon]]'' tells the story of a grumpy old man celebrating his birthday alone when a magical balloon appears at his window. Initially set in his solitary ways, everything changes for him as he is compelled to share his home with this lively balloon, which playfully coaxes him out of his grumpiness. <br /> == Performance history in South Africa ==<br /> <br /> 2023: Directed by [[Toni Morkel]]. It features creative input by [[Tony Bentel]] (music), [[Lisa Younger]] (design) and is performed by [[Craig Morris]]<br /> The play was a Silver Ovation Award Winner at the 2023 [[National Arts Festival]].<br /> <br /> 2026: Presented by [[National Children's Theatre]] on tour, starring [[Craig Morris]].<br /> <br /> ==Translations and adaptations==<br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> <br /> https://nctheatresa.org/program/<br /> <br /> https://robynsassenmyview.com/2023/07/29/review-of-the-red-balloon/<br /> <br /> == Return to ==<br /> <br /> Return to [[South_African_Theatre/Plays]]<br /> <br /> Return to [[The ESAT Entries]]</div>

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