Cub
A storm is coming and the waters are rising. What will happen to the home where Kit, Mum and Nai Nai live? What about the fox and her cubs?
Climb inside our den for an exciting story about how big our families really are.
Cub is a audio story and den installation co-created with children from Cottesmore Academy, inspired by the themes of Seedling, and is designed for children aged 7-12.
Younger children may enjoy Cub, though it may be a bit scary when the flood happens and there might be some bits that need explaining. If you would like to check the contents of Cub to gauge if it’s suitable for your children, please download our Parent Explainer document here.
We were delighted to work with Years 3 and 4 at Cottesmore Academy, Rutland. The classes collaborated with our returning creatives Helen Crevel, Anne Langford, Ruth Stringer and Alice Boyd to create something new inspired by the themes of Seedling.
The two audio pieces are being shared in pop-up installations in Northampton (5 - 14 April 2024) and Oakham (24 May - 2 June 2024) alongside our Patches of Home textile creations made by local people in the weeks leading into the installations inspired by the family’s heritage. Alongside the audio story and den, there are various nature and fox themed activities to enjoy.
Cub will then tour into schools throughout 2024-25. If you would like to find out more about it visiting your school, please email Courtenay.
Please scroll down for Accessibility resources.
Cub is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
Cub, Northampton. Photo Credit: Maksim Podorozkin.
Cub, Northampton. Photo credit: Maksim Podorozkin.
Creative Team
Co-Creation Facilitators & Authors Anne Langford & Helen Crevel with children in Years 3 and 4 from Cottesmore Academy, Rutland.
Performers Helen Crevel (Kit), Catriona James (Fox) & Jamie Zubairi (Dad)
Composer & Sound Designer Alice Boyd
Installation Designer Ruth Stringer
Sensory Practitioner Natalya Martin
Installation Facilitators Kitty Benford, Ray VM & Kerrie Walters
Installation Production Manager Adam Jefferys
Producer Courtenay Johnson
Assistant Producer Gemma Knight
Graphic Design Strelka
Access resources
We have created a series of resources to ensure Cub is accessible as possible to as many children and young people as possible. Please find a range of resources below but if something else would make the experience better for you or your children please get in touch.
Access Pack
Please click the button to download our Access Pack. Contents include:
Information about the installation
Your Journey
Map of the Installation (Northampton/Corby)
Social Story
Triggers, Emotions and Senses
Tactile Map
Transcript Link
Pack created by Natalya Martin.
Audio Description
Created by Mo Pickering-Symes, there are two audio description files to listen to that help you get ready to listen to Cub - an Easy Listening version and General Listening version. These are created with inclusive language for partially-sighted and blind children.
If you are unsure which one to listen to, please take a look at the transcripts by clicking here.
British Sign Language
Cub has been translated into British Sign Language (BSL) by Ayesha Gavin. This version is available to view on iPads in the physical installation den. If you would like to access the BSL video online, please get in touch.