Reach for the Stars: Reflecting on Our October 2025 Tour
To celebrate Black History Month and to share the amazing story of an inspirational woman, we were thrilled to be able to take our empowering show Reach for the Stars out on tour to schools, libraries, community settings and museums during October 2025.
The inspiration for the show is Mae Jemison, the first African American woman to travel to space, which wasn’t until 1992, aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour. She is also a physician, an engineer, and a former Peace Corps Medical Officer, who has since become a prominent advocate for STEM education and technology access.
Our one-person show is told through the eyes of space obsessed Nat, who as a child dreamed of travelling into space herself. She wondered if this world of science and technology and exploring the universe was really for her, until she discovered Mae, and then the sky became her limit, literally!
“I liked how passionate you were about your dreams.”
Ursula (age 8)
“I like space too and I want to be an astronaut when I’m older.”
Remy (age 7)
The show is not only educational, but full of audience interaction, magical moments, fun and laughter, an extremely catchy rap, and of course, wonderful puppetry. The accompanying teachers pack also gave teachers the opportunity to extend their learning experience with pupils.
“The children were extremely engaged and the show was great. The right blend of history, science and fun.”
Teacher Feedback (Ark Franklin Primary School)
“It was fantastic! Children were fully engaged and immersed throughout the performances, the performance and interactions had them all in awe and they loved joining with key parts such as the rap! They learned something new and a very important message was delivered.”
Teacher (Winton Primary School)
During this tour we were able to engage with approx. 1,700 children, sharing the excitement and learning with classmates, teachers and families.
We visited nine primary schools across London, some schools across multiple days, three libraries across Southwark, and three Islington Community Centres, as well as a busy day at London Docklands Museum. The families who came to the Library, Community Centre and Museum shows, along with some of our most local Partner Schools had free access to this wonderful experience via funding from local councils, trusts and foundations. We were thrilled that so many children who may have faced access barriers were able to enjoy and be inspired by this important show.
“I thoroughly enjoyed the show. The puppeteer was spectacular. We need more theatre coming locally.”
Parent (Goodinge Community Centre)
Jazmine Wilkinson, who performed the show for this tour, observed the impact that it was having on the audiences:
One child shouted out ‘yes follow your dreams’ when I spoke of being an astronaut.
A child with SEN had a contingency plan to stay the first 20 minutes and then go but was so engrossed he watched the whole thing which is the longest teachers reported he’s ever sat still.
A Teaching Assistant said it was so important to have shows come in to school to enhance the learning.
One teacher stated afterwards to the kids that they hoped after listening to Nat they really know that despite whatever barriers they have they can achieve their dreams.
Year 5 teachers in one school were very impressed and amazed at how much I kept the kids gripped as she had to physically get them to stop clapping and cheering.
One parent/community organiser said he was really thankful for the story I was telling about forgotten/unknown history and for bringing it to life so creatively. He said it made him quite emotional, he also said his own slightly older kids couldn’t stop talking about it at home.
There is no doubt that Reach for the Stars really did reach into our audiences’ hearts and minds during this tour. This wonderful show celebrates representation, making sure each child feels seen, understood, and ready to face the future, because every child deserves to shine like a star.
