Larvae can glow too, but with much fainter light and sometimes as pulsating light rather than as a continuous glow. Females usually display for two or three hours and if after that time they have not attracted a mate they stop glowing and retreat into the grass until the following night. Females displays seem to be triggered by falling light intensity level. Peak glowing time is June and July but can last from late May to September. Normally it is the virgin female beetle that glows and attracts males for mating. At night time they climb up grass stalks and glow while males fly around attracted to the characteristic glow. The female adult beetles also hide in the undergrowth during the day. They are nocturnal and are most active during moist conditions. Larvae live in sheltered places under rocks and wood, or hide in undergrowth during the day. They are rarely found on 'improved' agricultural land. There are instructions and tips for set pieces that can be constructed easily, however this show also supports a fully professional set design and lighting.Glow-worms like chalky or limestone areas and prefer open grassland and hedges where snails and slugs are abundant. The stage comes to light with the many glowing colors of the glowworms, and set decor. The audience is invited to participate in this happy celebration.

The show ends in the audience “glowworm cave” as the “SHOW YOUR GLOW” song is sung with all the cast members dancing. It begins and ends in the audience “cave.” There is opportunity for audience reply during several scenes.

It takes place both on the stage for Shimmer’s journey, and in the audience as the glowworm cave.

The performance is designed as a theatre in the round to encourage audience participation. There is opportunity for fun choreography from hip hop, breakdancing, to jazz. Each song is a different musical genre, based on the character. It supports a cast of 6 main characters, up to 8 supporting characters, and an unlimited ensemble cast of glowworms, woodland flowers, butterflies, and a rainbow.

It includes 4 character songs & theme song SHOW YOUR GLOW. Musical is designed for the attention span of young children & also fits into an assembly period. This fun musical performance is a journey of self-discovery, insight, and recognizing one’s inherent value. Shimmer the Glowworm THE MUSICAL is fundamentally about uplifting yourself through inspiring others.

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