A fairy tale retelling of silent resistance and rebellion in 12 ritual dances. Based on the Twelve Dancing Princesses by The Brothers Grimm Adapted for the stage by Shaking the Tree Directed by Samantha Van Der Merwe Choreography by Laura Cannon October 11th - November 8th 2025 Thursdays - Sundays at 7:30pm About the Twelve Dancing Princesses by The Brothers Grimm There was a king who had twelve beautiful daughters. They slept in twelve separate beds, all in one room, and each night the doors were securely locked. Yet every morning, their shoes were found worn through, as if they had been danced in all night. No one could figure out how this happened or where the princesses had been. In desperation, the king declared that anyone who could uncover the secret and discover where the princesses went to dance would be allowed to choose one of them as his bride and become king after his death. However, anyone who failed to solve the mystery within three days and nights would be put to death.
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Discover the princess' secret without them knowing you're watching.
Ages: 16 +
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About Shaking the Tree
Shaking the Tree melds the boundaries of theatre and visual art by presenting audiences with unconventional theatrical experiences in our non-traditional warehouse space. Founded in 2003, Shaking the Tree uses innovative ways to inhabit space, and positions itself at the intersection of innovation, activism and groundbreaking theatricality to allow audiences to experience a deeper, more active connection to the work.