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Put your sofa in the front row with digital productions of some of our recent productions, recorded live at Half Moon Theatre. Watch a show whenever you want, and as many times as you like, for 48 hours.
A Half Moon and Z-arts co-production for ages 3-8
Bettie loves the forest – it’s her sanctuary. But when the council threatens to cut down her favourite tree, she must find the courage to protect it. A chance meeting with the mysterious Paida Moyo sparks a 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?
This playful yet powerful production explores resilience, self-belief, activism and our bond with nature.
Written by Tatenda Naomi Matsvai, Brave Bettie is a magical woodland adventure told through poetry, songs, live music and stories, that explores their home heritage in Zimbabwe.
2026 Tour Dates
Brave Bettie tours the UK in February and March 2026. Tour dates coming soon.
5-10 February | Half Moon Theatre, London E1 0ND
14 February | Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham, B12 9QH
15 February | Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry, CV4 7FD
16 February | Leigh Library, WN7 1EB – presented in partnership with Wonder Arts
17 February | Chester Lane Library, St Helens WA9 4DE – presented in partnership with Wonder Arts
18 February | Wolverhampton Arts Centre, WV1 4AN in partnership with Black Country Touring
19 February | Cambridge Junction, CB1 7GX
20 February | The Garage, Norwich NR2 1NY
21 February | Chadwell Village, Grays RM16 4NX, in partnership with Start Thurrock
22 February | Stanley Arts, London SE25 6AB
26 February | Glassbox Theatre, Gillingham ME7 1FN presented by Lyrici Arts
28 February | Tramshed, London SE18 6ES
1 March | artsdepot, London N12 0GA
2 March | Emersons Green Library, Bristol BS16 7AP
3 March | Thornbury Library, Bristol BS35 2AA
4 March | Yate Library, Bristol BS37 4AX
5 March | Downend Library, Bristol BS16 5TW
7 March | Grand Junction, London W2 5TF
8 March | Jacksons Lane, London N6 5SS
11 March | Greenfield Academy, Hyde SK14 1QD
12 March | Civic Hall, Stalybridge SK15 2BN
13 March | The Box @ The Met, Bury BL9 0BW
14 March | Z-arts, Manchester M15 5ZA
15 March | Lakeside Arts, Nottingham NG7 2RD
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.
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
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