Lose the Path, Find Your Way

Ever been well and truly lost in the middle of a forest with no idea how to get home? Sam is, and he can't shake the feeling he’s being followed.

As Sam searches for the right path he stumbles across Akir and Kiyomi, who offer to show him the way back. But as the shadowy creature chasing them closes in, Sam will have to make a choice, escape the forest and go home or save his friends and risk being trapped forever…

Watch our new trailer now!

Who is the show for?

Somewhere between a fairy tale with a modern twist and a choose-your-own-adventure book brought to life, Lose the Path, Find Your Way is a new participatory show for children aged 9-11 about migration, home, and making your own choices.

  • Specifically designed for Year 5 and 6 classes
  • Maximum of 60 students per show
  • Links to English, Drama and PSHE curriculum
  • Morning and afternoon performances available
  • Resource pack with supporting materials for teachers and educators provided
an image of participants working together to create their own imaginary world during the workshop of Lose the Path Find Your Way

Audience Reactions

an image of participants moving a foam block during the workshop of Lose the Path, Find Your Way to create their own imaginary world

‘I enjoyed it when we could make our own creations and use our ideas’

‘Our favourite part was the ending because we got to help them escape the shadow demon’

‘I love how the show means trust your heart and not be scared’

Teacher Feedback

  • ‘Looking around the room every child is engaged and watching. They’re smiling, laughing and expressing themselves.’
  • ‘The workshop has been amazing! It really shows the students how to build stories and how to describe/show characters. It was a great team building activity and I’ve noticed that the more shy students really shine in this workshop’
  • ‘Excellent acting. Children very engaged. Great sound effects/lighting. Excellent set design and costumes. Overall, wonderful. I loved how creative it was’

Now booking for 2025

We’re busy working behind the scenes and will be touring the show in Autumn 2025. If you’d like us to visit your school, library, community centre or venue, please get in touch at info@crackingslate.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

The Journey So Far

August 2023

We spent five days at London Performance Studios, developing the storytelling style with actors and the creative team

November 2023

We spent two weeks at artsdepot continuing to explore the play. We delivered 5 trial performances to local schools in Barnet, engaging with feedback from the young people who took part to develop the participatory aspects of the play

an image of participants waving to the actors who are performing Lose the Path, Find Your Way
an image of participants taking part in the workshop of Lose the Path Find Your Way

September 2024

We spent two weeks touring schools, community centres and theatres in Barnet, Luton and Southwark, bringing the show to 800 young people across 16 performances

What's next...

We are preparing for another tour in Autumn 2025. If you'd like us to visit your students, please get in touch!