Mysterious characters get road safety messages over to pupils

Herefordshire Council's road safety unit has booked the Tiny Giants Theatre Company to perform their drama "Baron Chance &The Invincibles" to Key Stage 2 pupils in primary schools around the county.

The drama will be performed to 30 primary schools throughout a three-week period starting on February 25.

The play follows Baron Chance who shows the pupils how the game of chance works. The other characters 'The Fates' remind the pupils that they are in control of their own destiny.

During the play the mysterious characters observe the behaviour of two children - The Invincibles. The Baron waits around until they take a chance and their fate is then decided upon.

The play covers pedestrian training, seatbelts, crossing between parked cars and issues regarding travel wise and green travel plans.

Councillor Brian Wilcox, Herefordshire Council's cabinet member for highways and transportation said: "The consequences of a young child being involved in a road traffic collision can be devastating and affects so many people.

"There are different methods used to try and convey road safety messages to pupils, this is a professional way but at the same time it is great fun and educational," he added.

The props used by the Tiny Giants include some ingenious masks, lights, soundscape, three original songs and a gripping storyline.