Current Puppet Shows
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Travellers’ Follies - for 2010 -2011
Devised by Andy Jones 2008
Running Time 46 to 50 minutes plus meeting puppets
A Highland hotel double books a travelling magician and a world-touring diva to entertain the guests. As they try to out-perform each other, a clumsy porter seems set on ruining their acts. The three large and lively characters become involved in an attempted murder mystery. Their relationships gather speed towards a peculiar, but happy ending.
This comedy show emerges from suitcases, and is set to the rhythm and passion of Tango music.
Also available is an optional Glove-puppet-making workshop (one-and-a-half-hours) Note: we require a minimum 1 hour space between workshop and show
‘Travellers’ Follies’ first appeared at Belladrum and Traquair fair to wide age-range audiences. It is developed for indoor theatre stages.
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Treasure Island -
(from June 18th 2010) A show designed for outdoor festivals and rural locations.
Running time approximately 40 minutes.
Also available is a parrot-puppet-making workshop (1 to one and-a-half-hours depending on detail), so the show may have a few ‘pieces of eight’ squawkers!
Note: We require a minimum 1 hour space between workshop and show
More information for venues upon request.
The Story of Father Christmas -
(December 1st to 24th 2010)Bookings are now being taken
A gentle tale about a little boy found in the woods, who is brought up by magical creatures to become Father Christmas. Based on a story by L.F. Baum (1902) (Recommended age = 5+years)
Running time approximately 50 minutes, plus meeting puppets
This show is booking for Christmas 2010
Technical information available for venues
New for 2011 - Skeleton Woman
Based on an ancient Inuit love story, this puppet piece has been incubating for 3 years, and emerges in 2011 for theatre venues; Receiving expressions of interest for tour beginning March 2011.
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