Brave Bettie

5 Feb 2026 - 10 Feb 2026

Ages 3-8

60 minutes

Bettie loves the forest – it’s her sanctuary, where she feels calm and in control. But when the council threatens to cut down her favourite tree, Bettie must find the courage to fight for what she loves.

The night before the woodcutters come, Bettie meets the bold and mysterious Paida Moyo. The chance encounter sparks an extraordinary journey of friendship, bravery and self-discovery. Can the two friends save the woodlands and its critter crew before it’s too late? And how might the forest help Bettie in return?

Written by Tatenda Naomi Matsvai, Brave Bettie is a magical woodland adventure told through poetry, songs, live music and stories that explore their home heritage in Zimbabwe. This playful yet powerful production looks at resilience, self-belief, social activism and the environment, offering an urgent message for young audiences.

Brave Bettie is a Half Moon and Z-arts co-production: an exciting collaboration by the UK’s leading small-scale young people’s venue and touring company and Manchester’s unique arts centre for children and families.

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Thu 05 Feb 13:30 £9 Call Box Office
Thu 05 Feb 16:30 £9 Call Box Office
Fri 06 Feb 10:30 £9 Call Box Office
Fri 06 Feb 13:30 £9 Call Box Office
Sat 07 Feb 11:00 £9 Book Tickets
Sat 07 Feb 14:00 £9 Book Tickets
Mon 09 Feb 10:30 £9 Call Box Office
Mon 09 Feb 13:30 £9 Call Box Office
Tue 10 Feb 10:30 £9 Call Box Office
Tue 10 Feb 13:30 £9 Call Box Office

Brave Bettie was developed with support from the Leche Trust and the Austin & Hope Pilkington Trust.

It is supported by The Royal Victoria Hall Foundation

Please note: Performances on Thursday 5, Friday 6, Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 February are currently being held for local schools. Once we have confirmed numbers, we will release tickets to the general public. Until then, please join the waiting list.

For schools’ booking please contact androulla@halfmoon.org.uk

All seating is unreserved. All performances are relaxed performances and blind and visually impaired audiences can pre-book touch tours prior to all performances.

Find out more about how to find us, access and some FAQs about your visit.

If the show you want to see is sold out, you can join our waiting list and we will get in touch if any tickets become available.

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For ages 3-8 and their family and friends

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