It鈥檚 a classic Russian tale that was born to introduce children to the orchestra.

The Okanagan Symphony Orchestra presents Prokofiev鈥檚 Peter and the Wolf in an expanded version by playwright Allison Gregory at Penticton鈥檚 Cleland Theatre April 6 at 6:30 p.m., the 琉璃神社 Community Theatre April 7 at 1 and 3 p.m. and the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre April 8 at 2 p.m.

Peter, the Wolf, and all of the other animals of the story come to life with a wonderful local cast of actors and the OSO. This one hour play celebrates character and music with creative storytelling, humour and movement.

Commissioned in 1936 by the Moscow Central Children鈥檚 Theatre, Peter and the Wolf was created to introduce children to the instruments of an orchestra and is now loved by generations of people all over the world.

This adaptation still serves as an active introduction to theatre, but with a twist. Characters are creatively expanded with Buster Keaton-style hilarity and fun, featuring stage direction by Tracy Ross all under the baton of OSO Music Director, Rosemary Thomson.

鈥淭his expanded version of Prokofiev鈥檚 magical score is so clever and funny. The music is both inviting and infectious,鈥� said Thomson. 鈥淔un for all ages, this show is the perfect way to introduce your family to theatre and the live symphony orchestra.鈥�

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