Brigg's room is like a prison cell. No plants grow in this soulless world. There is not even soil.
In the library, Brigg opens a book marked "Do not read", and sees pictures of flowers for the first time.

Discovering these symbols of beauty and life compels him to search for more and when he finds a packet of seeds, his awareness of another way of living literally begins to grow.

Brigg's world is one of isolation, repression and loss. This intriguing story powerfully suggests that changing the world for the better starts with a seed, an idea, a person.
 
Polygon Arts is developing a play for primary age audiences with animation, original music and songs. The piece will introduce young audiences to the importance of plants in our lives and the discussion about individuals and society, in particular the potential of an individual to effect change.
 
The performance will be followed by a workshop for students to explore these themes. Participating schools will also be encouraged to visit Kew Gardens to find out more about plants and flowers, establishing and strengthening cross-curricular links (Science and Citizenship) and further embedding the learning.

An Education Pack (available to download from our website) will enable teachers to extend the learning in their own classrooms after the performance and workshop.

The Flower is published by Childs Play (International) Ltd, ISBN-10: 1846430712.