Touring Again from September 2019 MARY ANNING’S FOSSIL DEPOT
(future bookings considered for an extended tour in libraries, schools, and arts centres)
It is said that Mary Anning, born in Lyme Regis in 1799, was a placid baby; then struck by lightning she became bright and talkative. Not only did little Mary survive, but at 11 years old she & her brother Joseph found the first complete Ichthyosaur fossil. Self-taught, Mary went on to be an inspiration, shaking the 19th Century world of science. ‘Mary Anning Fossil Depot’ is an, entertaining performance, packed-full of interactive fun, facts, & adventure on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Mary, aided & abetted by her brother Joseph, looks back at an inspiring life led with a passion for hunting & understanding fossils; struggles with poverty & self-education. This special story is interwoven by a string of ‘Curios’ – small fossils which Mary & Joseph introduce for the children to handle: ‘Snakestones’, ‘Devil’s Toenails’, ‘Ladies Fingers’ – each sold for a penny by the Anning’s to put food on the table. Mary Anning went on to prove with desire and determination, whoever you are, you can achieve great things.
Libraries & Schools Live Tour – Free Theatre for all Children
Contact nearest venue to book for the public performances – see below – Adults £8
| Date | Time | Venue | Contact |
| Mon 12 February | 2.00 p.m. | St Andrews School | St Andrew’s School-only-performance |
| Tues 13 February | 2.30 p.m. | Gillingham Library | Public Performance Tel: 01747822180 |
| Weds 14 February | 10.30 a.m. | Christchurch Library | Public Performance Tel:01202 485938 |
| Thurs 15 February | 10.30 a.m. | Bridport Library | Public Performance Tel: 01308 422778 |
| Fri 16 February | 10.30 a.m. | Weymouth Library | Public Performance Tel: 01305 762414 |
| Sat 17 February | 10.30 a.m. | Dorchester Library | Public Performance Tel: 01305 224671 |
| Wed 21 February | 9.15 a.m. | Parrot & Axe School | Parrett & Axe School-only-performance |
| Thur 22 February | 9.15 a.m. | Haywood School | Haywood School-only-performance |
| Fri 23 February | 1.00 p.m. | Cheselbourne School | Cheselbourne School-only-performance |
| Mon 26 February | 11.00 a.m. | Up Hatherley Library | Greatfield School-only-performance |
| Mon 26 February | 2.00 p.m. | Cheltenham Library | St Gregory’s School-only-performance |
| Tue 27 February | 11.00 a.m. | Tewksbury Library | TBC school-only-performance |
| Tue 27 February | 2.00 p.m. | Hestersway Library | Rowanfield Jnr School-only-performance |
| Wed 28 February | 11.00 a.m. | Cinderford Library | Forest View/St Whites School-only-performance |
| Wed 28 February | 2.00 p.m. | Coleford Library | TBC School-only-performance |
| Thurs 01 March | 11.00 a.m. | Quedgeley Library | Beech Green School-only-performance |
| Thurs 01 March | 2.00 p.m. | Longlevens Library | Longlevens Jnr School-only-performance |
| Fri 02 March | 11.00 a.m. | Nailsworth Library | Nailsworth Primary School-only-performance |
| Fri 02 March | 2.00 p.m. | Dursley Library | TBC School only performance |
| Mon 05 March | 10.30 a.m. & 1.30 p.m. | Boscombe Library | Pokesdown Community School-only-performance |
| Tue 06 March | 10.30 a.m. | Hamworthy Library | Hillbourne Primary School-only-performance |
| Wed 07 March | 10.00 a.m. & 1.45 p.m. | Poole Central Library | Longfleet Primary School-only-performance |
| Thurs 08 March | 10.30 a.m. | Rossmore Library | Manorside Primary School-only-performance |
| Mon 12 March | 10.15 a.m. | Keynsham Library | TBC School-only-performance |
| Wed 14 March | 10.15 a.m. | Midsomer Norton Library | TBC School-only-performance |