Childhooda 2026 – Crocodiles on the Head
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"Turtles on the Head" is a performance by the Marsh Dondurma Orchestra that combines musical stories with original music. The show features actor Yoav Yifat alongside the orchestra and presents stories primarily about animals and adventures. The duration of the performance is approximately 55 minutes and it is suitable for ages 4 and up, as well as for the entire family.
"Turtles on the Head" is a performance by the Marsh Dondurma Orchestra that combines musical stories with original music. The show features actor Yoav Yifat alongside the orchestra and presents stories primarily about animals and adventures. The duration of the performance is approximately 55 minutes and it is suitable for ages 4 and up, as well as for the entire family.
"Crocodiles on the Head" (the book and the show) is a new project by the beloved Jerusalem-based March Dondurma Orchestra. This project takes you on a musical journey through the African plains, bustling city sidewalks, and the shower awaiting us all at the end of the day. The show includes musical stories for orchestra and narrator, featuring stories narrated by actor and announcer Yoav Yifat, combined with original music by three composers from the orchestra.
The stories are: "Crocodiles on the Head," a Hebrew adaptation of an African folktale, “The Tale of Cats" by A. Hillel, and "That Exact Kite," an original story by Noa Segal (daughter of Israel Segal and a drummer in the orchestra). Additionally, the project includes original songs and a new version of the beloved classic "Saturday Morning."
The show is directed by Yarden Bar Kochba ("Cloud on a Stick," “Wonder"), and the illustrations in the book are by Aviel Basil (Etgar Keret, Meir Shalev, Lea Goldberg). The "Crocodiles on the Head" show premiered in May 2019 and became a hit in theaters and bookstores.
Orchestra members are:
Eli Preminger, Idan Rava, Aviran Ben Naim - Trumpet
Yaron Ozana, Louisa Salomon, Oded Meir - Trombone
Yaacov Gorenshtrein, Evyatar Levy, Eilon Tushiner, Danny Leibovitz, Elad Galret - Saxophones
Dotan Yogev, Noa Segal, Oded Aloni, Yuval Kaufman - Drums and Percussion
Udi Raz - Sousaphone
The show lasts about 55 minutes
It is intended for ages 4 and up and is suitable for the whole family
The event is part of the support by the Ministry of Culture and Sports.
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