What happens when an 8-year-old boy orphan becomes king? Initially published in 1923, this internationally acclaimed book is infused with the philosophies of Child’s Rights activist and hero of the Holocaust Janusz Korczak, who also famously ran an orphanage in Warsaw. It addresses the importance of the role of the adult to show children how to be; and that children should have a voice and the same rights as adults. Though a children’s book, the story takes a look at right and wrong, rich and poor, those who have power, and those who don’t… even the absurdity of war and racism. All this and more from the view of a child.

The show is presented as table-top puppetry inspired by a European influence.

“We need King Matt now, in our world, more than ever”

– Maurice Sendak, author of WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE

Running time: 55 minutes
Age Range: 8+

Special permission from Penlight Publications.