BSL Performance: The Little Prince

A story of love and friendship told through digital-live theatre, animation and British Sign Language.

+44 (0)20 7942 2000
  • Sunday, 11 May 2025

  • V&A South Kensington

    Cromwell Road
    London, SW7 2RL
  • The Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre

  • Families

    Families event for deaf & hard of hearing audiences, ages 5+

  • Free event

Follow the journey of a young Prince as he leaves his home to travel through the universe.  Join the Prince on his  adventures visiting planets, meeting creatures and people who help him discover the power of the imagination. Explore the strange world of adults with the Little Prince as he learns about love, friendship, and the importance of seeing with the heart.
 
This story is based on the best-selling book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, which both children and their grown-ups can enjoy.

The Little Prince is a new digital and live theatrical performance using powerful storytelling style that mixes movements inspired by mime, cabaret and BSL signs, with animation to create a story to be enjoyed by all audiences - deaf and hearing.  This performance is by D-Live, a Deaf-led theatre company.
 
Each performance is approximately 60 minutes long. Performances are free and drop-in, starting at 11:00, 13:00 and 16:00. This event is likely to be very popular, capacity will be limited. Please allow some extra time to queue for a space.   This is a families event for adults to take part in with their children; no child can be left unattended.
 
This is a performance for both BSL users non BSL users. Families of all ages are welcome! Recommended age 5+.
 
Please click on 'download brochure' on the right-hand side if you'd like to find out more about D-Live.
 
Visit Essentials and Accessibility 
Food and drinks - Children's meal deals and highchairs are available in our cafés. Packed lunches can be eaten in the Lunchroom or John Madejski Garden.
Breastfeeding & Baby Changing - Breastfeeding is welcome throughout the V&A. Quiet spaces are available for those who prefer privacy. Baby changing facilities are available in most toilets.
Buggy Park - There are main buggy park areas near Cromwell Road entrance and the cloakroom near Exhibition Road entrance. Ask a member of staff to direct you to a buggy park. Some extra buggy park areas will be available close to the Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre.
Ear defenders - ear defenders are available to pick up from the Learning Centre Desk.
 
 The Museum is accessible and step-free. Please find further information by clicking here.

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