Deep in the heart of the forest stood the Littlest Fir Tree. He longed to stretch as tall as the mighty trees around him, but no matter how hard he tried, he could never quite reach their heights. The robins flew past his slender branches, and the foxes scurried by, unable to burrow beneath his shallow roots. Lonely and overlooked, he dreamed of one day being chosen: of standing proud as a beloved Christmas tree. Until, on a frosty winter’s eve, a tiny spider spins a delicate web across his branches, shimmering like silver in the moonlight. Transformed by his glistening beauty, a wandering villager stops in awe, moved by the magical scene. Lovingly and gently lifting him from the earth to carry him home to his cosy cottage, where at last, the Littlest Fir Tree’s festive wish comes true. This heart-warming retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved tale is brought to life with delightful puppetry, original music and audience interaction. The Littlest Fir Tree is a WhatNot Theatre production. About Half Moon Theatre Half Moon is a local organisation with a national remit. Working from our base in Limehouse, East London, we give young people from birth to 18 (25 for young people with disabilities) an opportunity to experience the best in young people’s theatre, both as a participant and as an audience member. Our activity includes a season of professional plays for young and family audiences, including teenagers, national touring productions and an extensive creative learning programme, including eight youth theatres. Half Moon’s expertise is in supporting artists and young people at every stage of their creative development, providing a gateway to engagement, offering pathways for progression and experimentation and then disseminating outcomes within the wider cultural sector, through performances, touring productions, open dialogue and continuing professional development. Half Moon is a National Portfolio Organisation of Arts Council England and receives regular funding from the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, as well as many other supporters.