On a small black rock at the edge of the harbour, a tiny sea snail dreams of seeing the world. Though he may be small, his imagination is enormous. With a shimmering silver trail, he writes a daring message: “Lift wanted around the world.”
When a great grey whale answers his call, an unforgettable adventure begins.
Together they sail across vast oceans and faraway lands — past towering icebergs, bubbling volcanoes, swooping seabirds, sharks, and penguins. The world feels thrilling and enormous, and the little snail soon discovers just how big — and sometimes frightening — it can be.
But when the mighty whale is suddenly stranded in a quiet bay, everything changes. Can one tiny snail, armed only with courage and a silvery trail, save his enormous friend?
Told through imaginative live storytelling, playful characterisation, and music, this Savannah Kids performance celebrates friendship, bravery, and the powerful idea that even the smallest creature can make a very big difference.
Duration: 45 minutes
Appropriate for ages: 2–8 years
Themes: Adventure, friendship, courage, and discovering that even the smallest creature can make a big difference.
Tone: Warm, playful, and imaginative — a theatrical storytelling experience with gentle humour, suspense, and moments of delight.
Interactivity: Children are invited to join the story through playful, hands-on participation. Together with Savannah, they swim across the ocean on the whale’s tail, help the whale get unstuck from the sand, and sing along with the snails on the smooth black rock. Call-and-response, movement, and shared reactions make this an immersive, theatrical storytelling adventure.
Sensory Notes: The show features a glowing curtain created with LED lights, shining like a shimmering trail to represent the snail’s path across the school’s blackboard.
Visual Experience: Hand-crafted puppets and props bring the story to life. Among the visual surprises, children will encounter a huge, exciting whale, a glowing snail trail, and an immersive, magical theatrical world!
Languages: English and Hebrew
Credits:
Storytelling adaptation and performance by: Savannah Zwi
Based on the book: The Snail and the Whale by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler
Music: Phil Marks and Savannah Zwi
Set, Prop, and Costume Design: Savannah Zwi
Making of the Set and Props:
