Directed by Nwabisa Hole, The Ungrateful Lion is a Children’s Theatre production that brings a lively jungle to life through music, adventure, and colourful animal characters. The story follows a powerful but greedy Lion who becomes trapped beneath a heavy rock. Desperate, he begs a passing hunter to save him, promising not to harm him.
Moved by compassion, the Man frees the Lion only for the Lion to immediately betray his promise. Thinking quickly, the Man asks the Lion to seek advice from other animals in the jungle. The Donkey and the Cow both agree that humans are cruel and the Lion should eat the Man.
Just when all hope seems lost, the clever Hare uses her intelligence to trick the Lion back beneath the rock, teaching a powerful lesson about gratitude and the consequences of greed.
Filled with humour, out-of-the-ordinary characters, audience interaction, music and adventure. The Ungrateful Lion teaches young audiences the importance of kindness, fairness, and appreciating those who help you.
