Hannah The Helpful Hippo

Hannah just wants to be helpful! This little hippo finds a tiny chick  that was washed away in a flood. Join her on her journey to reunite her little friend with her missing family. Along the way, Hannah, her buddy Ollie the Oxpecker and little Kadudu discover the biodiversity of the Ewaso Nyiro River in central Kenya, the challenges this precious land is experiencing and why we all need to pitch in and help when we see something or someone needs a helping hand. Interactive puppet fun, orginal music and global connections.

 Our environment. My Responsibility.

 Based on the book by Dr. Dino Martins, director of The Turkana Institute in Northern Kenya.

Show Information

  • Adapted by: Heather Nisbett-Loewenstein

  • Music by: Ken Lovern and Jack Sharman

  • Original Drumming by Fedelis Kyhalo - Krystal Puppets - Nairobi

  • Run Time: 40 mins

  • Most appreciated by K-4th grade

  • Curriculum: Environmental science, Social Emotional Learning, Music, Art, Theatre

  • This show was created for a collaboration with Mpala Research Center, Project Central and the US Embassy Nairobi..

Additional Options

(additional fee)

Companion Workshop - Procenium Puppet stages to make your own toy theater of Hannah and friends.

What We Need

  • Staging: 20'W x 16'D x 9’H, indoors or out

  • Electric: One standard electrical outlet

Pricing

Pricing depends on number of performances, season and travel expenses. Please contact us for more information and booking specials. This show may be flown to locations around the globe if you can help supply a sound system/PA.

Grant funding is currently available to provide a free school assembly show for any public or private elementary school in Johnson County, KS. Call today to reserve your show. Funding is provided by Johnson County KS Stormwater Education.