With a
budget of only £500 and a cast in excess of 40, a school production of Jungle
Book can be quite a challenge.
Jungle Book
is the wonderful story of Mowgli the boy left alone in the jungle and looked
after by the animals. Mowgli is befriended by Baloo the bear and Bagheera the
panther who protect him from Kaa the snake and the mad monkey King Louie, whose
only ambition is to obtain man’s red flower (fire).
With a
large cast of 9-14 year olds, many of the children portray the jungle itself
with camouflage clothing and camo netting and masks.
The main
characters we made ‘human’ with Colonel Hathie in his large grey trench coat
and epaulettes, King Louie in a grass skirt and muscle chest and the vultures
in sequin dresses, boas and capes.
Avoiding
the onesie, children were able to portray their animal character in a human way
and with clever face painting create a superb effect.
For more
information on our costumes for Jungle Book, Wind in the Willows and Just So,
contact us on 01908 372504 or visit www.admiralcostumes.co.uk
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