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Puppeteer
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Full
Beam Visual Theatre |
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Full
Beam are having a mini tour of our installation
piece Don't Play With Your Food at Bristol Old Vic
MayFest, 27th May 2005 and performing at Croc &
Sausage Puppet Festival Wyre on 28th May. Their
next full-length show will be
The Man Who Discovered That Women Lay Eggs, a co-production
between Full Beam Visual Theatre & Bristol Old
Vic, funded by SCIART. The Show and Exhibition will
be available for tour Autumn 2005 and Spring 2006.
It will be told in Full Beam Visual Theatre's trademark
style using masks, puppets, live action and original
music. The exhibition is designed to encourage people
to take their interest and engagement with science
further as a result of the experience. Our target
audience for the show and exhibition are adults
and older teenagers. If you would like further information
about this production please contact Rachel McNally
either on 0117 330 5504 or email fullbeamcentral@blueyonder.co.uk
See www.fullbeamcentral.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk |
Gavin
Skerrit – Eastenda |
Work
continues on this unique event in Gavin’s
workshop and rehearsal space at London Docklands.
The show comprises a collaboration with sound engineer,
Wolfgang Matejek and directions from Irene Hardy,
David Alcock and Knut Østrådal (Adger
Theatre, Norway).
EASTENDA looks at the history of the people who
lived and worked in and around the docks and factories
of East London. Using mask, puppetry, sound and
inspiration coming from Gavin’s family and
ex-Dockers, EASTENDA reflects on the momentous changes
and events that have affected and moulded this community,
starting from the birth of the docks and factories
to the present day, giving a voice to an isolated
and now forgotten community.
At present 3 public performances are booked for
The Museum in Docklands. The first performance will
be in March 18th 2005 with the other two to be programmed
into their summer programme of events. Tickets can
be booked on 0870 4443855. Gavin is also delighted
to report that he has been invited to show both
Y Weledigaeth and EASTENDA in the International
Figurtheater Festival, Norway this October.
To be added to the mailing list please e-mail your
contact details to info@gavinskerritt.com
For information about EASTENDA and its development
please visit www.gavinskerritt.com |
Mimics
productions branches out! |
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On
the first Anniversary of its founding, Crafty Kids
Ltd has launched its brand new web site. PUK and
BPMTG member Sally Preisig of Mimics Productions
and her business partner Sarah Gunn have been slaving
over their original designs for puppet and craft
kits for children and now have something to show
for it!
Each kit comes in its own colourful spotted plastic
paint tub, complete with everything – the
brush, paint, glue, and full instructions, and the
string puppets have specially made treasury tags
for the threading, so there is no knotting involved.
It all started as Sally’s professional puppet
making business had generated local interest for
puppet and craft workshops and parties, so they
got designing! Craft Kids hold parties in Fareham,
Hampshire, and can also send out complete bespoke
party packs for despatch UK wide.
Their web site can be found at http://www.craftykids.co.uk |
Pickled
Image |
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The
Chatterbox by Pickled Image
Opens Bristol Old Vic Studio March 16th, before
international touring.
An extraordinary detective story for anyone over
six. Nine year old Billy’s quest for his missing
Granddad through the pages of some of the greatest,
and worst writing, in the world, is dogged by the
sinister presence of the bookworms, furiously devouring
his tale as fast as he can tell it.
Pickled Image are Dik Downey and Vicky Andrew. Previous
work includes designing and making for Green Ginger,
the Wright Stuff Theatre of Puppets, and the BBC’s
Big Read, and creating and performing the notoriously
puerile street show, Bernard’s Puppet Bonanza. |
Margate
Old Town Puppet Festival |
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This
is the second year of this friendly Festival, held
in the part of Margate that the Day Trippers do
not usually find. Right next to the Museum, which
will be open. Dates are May 21st and 22nd in Margate
Old Town Square.
Performers booked so far;
James Arnott, Peter Charlton, Robert Poulter, Ruffege,
Theatre of the Small, Des Turner, The Wychwoods
and John Alexander.
Contact, Tina at Margate Town Partnership, 20 Market
Place Margate Kent CT9 1ES. E mail: margatetownpartners@tiscali.co.uk
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Movingstage
collaboration with operators of the Puppet Theatre
Barge |
A
group of puppeteers have got together with Movingstage
to present a spring season of evening performances
on the Puppet Theatre Barge of the successful marionette
Shakespeare productions produced by the company.
Macbeth, featuring Toby Stevens voicing the part
of the rotten king, will open the season. The highly
popular Bottom’s Dream with Roger Lloyd Pack
voicing Bottom will welcome in the summer. Finally
The Tempest will finish off the season with Kenneth
Griffith rendering the part of Prospero.
The puppeteers, Elizabeth Barron, Jonathan Broughton,
Sue Dacre, Nele DeCraeker, Athena Gilbert, Amy Hazeldine,
Rachel Leonard, Sophie Rimington, Lynn Robertson-Bruce
and Juliet Rogers, all are expert marionette manipulators
so the season should prove highly enjoyable for
all. Dine out in the warm balmy air of Little Venice
and enjoy the subtle art of the marionette together
with three of Shakespeare’s best.
Dates and performance times are as follows:
Macbeth May 18 to 22 & May 11 to 15 at 8pm
Bottom’s Dream May 18 to 22 & May 25 to29
at 8pm
The Tempest June 1 to 5 & June 8 to 12 at 8pm
Box office 020 7249 6876 or book on the barge
Email: puppet@movingstage.co.uk
See www.puppetbarge.com |
Beresford
Puppets |
The
Burnhill Green (Shropshire) residential puppetry
weekends are now in their 11th year. The next is
the weekend of 22nd - 24th April.
Full details at www.beresfordspuppets.co.uk
or phone 01902372850. |
Ed
Hartwell |
Ed
Hartwell has just finished the short paper puppet
film called Time
Looters.
Length: 12mins
Download size: 13mb
Dir. Ed Hartwell
Genre: Comedy live action puppets/animation
Synopsis: Mad inventor, Rupert Tofton has built
a time machine and intends to use it to find the
hidden treasure of Big Beard the pirate. His plan
involves stealing Big Beards treasure map from under
his nose and hoping he doesn't notice. Maybe disguising
the time machine as a Wendy house wasn't such a
good idea after all.
See www.edhartwell.co.uk/timelooters |
Figure
of Speech |
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Two
multi-media shadow puppet shows will be performed
in Barton Hill in March – using video, music
and dance. Moontime and Rama are produced by Redfield-based
company Figure of Speech which has an office in
Bethesda Church. Moontime features a dancer and
Rama contains Indian shadow puppetry with music
and animation - an interaction between these art
forms to explore the relationship between light,
colours, shadow, dance and music.
The shows have already gone down a storm at the
Bath International Puppet Festival and the Phoenix
Theatre in Exeter. Bristol musicians have written
most of the score – and Jonathan hopes after
the performances he will be able to start multi-media
workshops in the New Deal area.
The shows will be take place on Friday March 4 at
Community at Heart in Salisbury Street, starting
at 7.30pm. Entrance will be free – but donations
are welcome for the Tsunami appeal.
See www.figureofspeech.org.uk |
Fairytale
Theatre Company |
Fairytale
Theatre Company (of Marionettes) has toured 33 theatres
between 2002 and 2005,and have just appeared at
the Tricycle Theatre in Kilburn to packed houses
with The Princess and the
Pea. Their next appearance at the tricycle is on
April 2nd when they present Beauty and the Beast
at 11.30 am and 2.pm.
Box Office 020 7328 1000.
See the website at www.fairytaletheatre.co.uk
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Venues
and Festivals |
Fairytale
Theatre Company (of Marionettes) has toured 33 theatres
between 2002 and 2005,and have just appeared at
the Tricycle Theatre in Kilburn to packed houses
with The Princess and the
Pea. Their next appearance at the tricycle is on
April 2nd when they present Beauty and the Beast
at 11.30 am and 2.pm.
Box Office 020 7328 1000.
See the website at www.fairytaletheatre.co.uk
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Venues
and Festivals
The
Little Angel Theatre |
In-house
productions: 5th March - 1st May
The Grass is Always Greener
Karagoz Comes to London
Devised by the Company, Directed by Steve Tiplady,
Designed by Sally Brown
Turkish Delight
Share in the visual extravaganza of The Grass is Greener
with this special adaptation of the show for 2-5 year
olds.
Visiting Companies to Little Angel
28th and 29th March
Lost and Found Theatre: Mandy Travis presents
The Lost Moon - a work-in-progress
Puppetry, performance and live music devised by members
of the Little
Angel Theatre team who created Jabberwocky and The
Mouse Queen.
Blue Sky Theatre presents
9th and 10th of April
Polly Put the Kettle On
Puppets,storytelling and fun for the 2s-5s
Ticket Prices
Previews £4
Adults £7.50
Children and Concessions £5
Pay What You Can Performances Thurs at 4.30pm during
term time
Schools Performances please call 020 7226 1787 for
more details.
Performances of Lost Moon are FREE
Book Tickets on: 020 7226 1787
For full programming details see www.thelittleangeltheatre.com
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Puppet
Theatre Barge |
Movingstage
Marionette Theatre
The Hare and the Tortoise & other tales from Aesop’
Traditional fables, loved by generations are brought
to life by the rich Caribbean voice of actor Rudolph
Walker. March 5/6, 12/13, 19/20 at 3pm
The Birdman & Monkey Business
March 26 to April 10 daily at 3pm, April 16/17, 23/24
Bank holiday weekend, Canalway Cavalcade a fun day
out at Little Venice, April 30, May 1 & 2 at 2pm,
3pm & 4pm daily, May 7/8, 14/15, 21/22, May 28
to June 5 daily at 3pm
BOX OFFICE 020 7249 6876
Children and concs. £7.00 Adults £7.50
Office and info: Movingstage Marionette Co, 78 Middleton
Road. London E8 4BP
School & group shows by arrangement
Email: puppet@movingstage.co.uk
Web site: www.puppetbarge.com |
Norwich
Puppet Theatre |
Pinocchio
continues its tour of the Madrid area of Spain performing
in the Teatralia Children's Festival until 14th March.
Mark Whitaker - part of the team - then returns to
Norwich to rehearse up Harlequin ready for the Easter
season at the Puppet Theatre before it travels north
for three appearances in the Scottish Animation Festival.
Meanwhile back at the ranch Luis Boy is busy refurbishing
the puppets for Roald Dahl's George's Marvellous Medicine
ready to start rehearsing the show for the Summer
Season. May sees four events tied in with the Norfolk
& Norwich Festival - performances by Stephen Mottram
and Ripstop Productions and workshops by Martin Sercombe
and Denise Hargrave. Working with the new festival
director - Jonathan Holloway - we hope to increase
the number of events for 2006.
See www.puppettheatre.co.uk |
Scottish
Mask and Puppet Centre |
Performances:
Sat 12 Mar Pop Along Stories * Poppy’s Puppets
2.00pm The Little White Duck, Edward The Shepherd
Boy And The Tale Of Three Trees.
Sat 19 Mar Clowning Around * Mr Giggle 2.00 Pm Come
And Meet Mr Giggles The Clown For An Hour Of Fun,
Games, Laughter, Music And Magic.
Sat 26 Mar Jack Spratt Ate My Hat * Amazing Mr. Bones
2.00 Pm
Sat 02 Apr The Blue Dress Show * Flotsam & Jetsam
Theatre 2.00 & 3.45pm
In The Pockets Of Her Dress There Are Wee Puppets
And Props Waiting To Pop Out And Tell Their Stories.
Sat 09 Apr Ticklish Tricks * Magic Bob – 2.00pm
What Bag Of Magic Tricks Will Magic Bob Bring To The
Centre This Time? Audience Participation.
Sat 16 Apr Finders Keepers* Clydebuilt Puppets 2.00pm
Sat 23 Apr Katherine And The Fairy Hill * Yugen Puppets
2.00pm Sat 07 May The Adventures Of Ivan…..
The Slug * Richard Medrington 2.00pm
Sat 14 May Rainbow Magic * Sylvia Troon Kenspeckle
Puppets 2.00pm |
The
6th Bath International Puppet Festival |
March
25 – April 2 2005
Ustinov Studio, Rondo Theatre and Bath city centre
March 25 & 26, Ustinov, 8pm
Organillo
This newly revised show features an astonishing music
score by Argentinian composer Sebastian Castagna.
A richly suggestive encounter, Mottram hypnotises
audiences through the nooks and crannies of their
unconscious
Adults over 11 years
£10/£7
March 25 & 26, Rondo Theatre, 8pm
The Unexploded Bomb
Hypnotic new show from bright new British talents,
the Ding Foundation. Objects come alive and weave
a story of time ticking away … Mesmeric, inventive
and very much a company to watch out for.
Adults over 11 years
£9/£6
Saturday 26 March
Ripstop Productions
The Jumblies
11am Ages 3-6 Ustinov
They went to sea in a sieve, they did, in a sieve
they went to sea……………….
This delightful nonsense poem by Edward Lear is retold
with colourful shadow puppets and song
for 3-6 year olds.
Tickets £3.50/£5.50
Easter Sunday march 27
A Day of Punch
A whole day celebrating Mr Punch, the traditions and
the Futurecity centre free event, but tickets can
be booked
The Murder of Don Cristobal 5.30pm £7/£5
That's the Way to Do It 8pm £10/£7
Easter Monday
Landscapes
March 28, Ustinov, 3pm, 4.15pm, 6pm & 7.15pm
Mimika Theatre’s magical environmental installation.
Performances last approx 1 hour.
£5.50/£3.50
Tue 29 March
Horse and Bamboo presents
A Strange (And Unexpected) Event
8pm Ustinov Ages 14+
Visual theatre featuring puppets, masks and shadow
play, recreating the vivacious Mexican Festival, Day
of the Dead.
£11/£7
Wed & Thu 30 & 31 March
Stuffed Puppet
Schiklgruber - UK Premiere
8pm Ustinov Ages 16+
The new show from Dutch puppetry legend, Neville Tranter.
Adults over 16 years
Tickets £11/£7
March 30 & 31, Rondo Theatre, 8pm
SCRATCH NIGHTS
More showcasing of work so new it’s still in
the cellophane wrapper! Be there at the beginning!
Adults over 16 years.
All tickets £5
Got an itch? – if you’d like to perform
in the Scratch Nights, contact ustinov@theatreroyal.org.uk
April 1 & 2, Ustinov, 8pm
Quade en Paiva
Two Old Ladies – UK Premiere.
Adults over 11 years
£10/£7
April 2, Rondo Theatre, 11am & 2pm
Little red Riding Hood
Exquisite new version by Objects Dart, for ages 3+
£5.50/£3.50
BOX OFFICE 01225 4488442.00pm |
Opportunities
| Call
for artists: wanted for live art project in a shop
window during Brighton Festival May 2005! |
Aurelius
and The Old Clock Shop present:
Clock Works - A series of time pieces
Venue: the window of The Old Clock Shop, 128 Ditchling
Rd, Brighton.
Dates: Saturdays 7th, 14th, and 21st May 2005, during
the Brighton Festival.
Time: Day/Evening
Proposals/ expressions of interest are invited from
artists who would like to explore ideas inspired by
the title Clock Works: our inspirations include living
dolls, timepieces, automata, mechanical structures -
we are interested in hearing yours. Artists may also
wish to present pre-existing work that resonates with
the themes.
Work could take the form of installation, durational
performance, looped short performance, or a single longer
performance.
The Old Clock Shop is an artist-led studio and window
gallery on a busy road in Brighton. Previous installations
during the Brighton Festival have included an animated
specimen cabinet; 3D works in bone and ash, and celluloid
dancers twirling inside peepshows.
We can provide:
The venue (there are numerous possibilities for different
forms of presentation within the window spaces)
Production support
Marketing, Press and PR
Producers/Curators: Katie Etheridge/Dorothy Max Prior
Contact details for proposals/expressions of interest
or for further information:
Aurelius Visual and Performing Arts, 237 Ditchling Rd,
Brighton, BN1 6JD
E: aureliusarts@excite.com
T: 07752 142526 |
| Volunteering
@ the Little Angel: |
The
Little Angel Theatre relies on a team of reliable and
committed volunteers to help with the day to day running
of the theatre and the shows.
We are currently looking for volunteers to help with:
Mailouts and Marketing
Archives
Database management and inputting of data
Front of House and Ushering on Saturdays and Sundays
We do not require any formal qualifications but volunteers
should be both numerate and literate and have good communication
skills and a common sense attitude. Volunteers must
like dealing with the public, be enthusiastic with a
good sense of humour and should enjoy working as part
of a team.
It is important that our volunteers are excellent timekeepers
and are prepared to make a commitment to working the
hours agreed with The Front of House Manager.
We would especially welcome enquiries from older and
retired volunteers.
Call Glen on 0207 226 1787 |
Training
& Continuing
Professional Development
| Puppet
Centre Trust Vocal Masterclass with Neville Tranter |
A
unique opportunity to explore some of the creative vocal
techniques employed by internationally renowned puppeteer
Neville Tranter. The session will explore the artist’s
fundamental approaches to lip syncing and go on to consider
the range of voices possible to characterise the puppet,
the means of discovering these and making them real.
This will be a practical session focusing on a hands-on
exploration of Neville’s approach and producing
a series of characters and scenes.
March 31st 2005, 10am – 5.30pm, Ustinov Studio,
Bath Theatre Royal (as part of Bath International Puppetry
Festival)
Places are by application only through CV and covering
note to the Puppet Centre Trust. Deadline: March 14th.
The fee for the day is £30. Some travel assistance
is available to those travelling from outside of Bath
– please indicate requirements in your covering
letter. |
| Bath
International Masterclass |
Steve
Tiplady Masterclass
Book early for a day-long workshop with the Artistic
Director of the Little Angel Theatre, and creator of
DUST, who will give a masterclass in shadow work. A
workshop for adults, ages 16+
April 1, Rondo Theatre, 10am-5pm
£15 all tickets
BOX OFFICE 01225 448844 |
| Scottish
Mask And Puppet Centre |
8-10
Balcarres Ave. Kelvindale, Glasgow. G12 0QF. Tel: 0141
339 6185
E-Mail info@scottishmaskandpuppetcentre.co.uk Web www.scottishmaskandpuppetcentre.co.uk
SUMMER MARIONETTE MASTERCLASS Marionette Carving (Hands
and Feet) and Jointing Techniques with Ken Barnard,
Vice President of the British Puppet & Model Theatre
Guild. Mon 13th-Fri 17th June. Course Fee: £125
(including materials).
SUMMER TEXTILE WORKSHOP
A fun week of experimenting with Textile Dyeing Techniques,
with Procion (fibre reactive) dyes and Indigo on cotton
and silk. Tie-dye, stitch-resist and over-dying will
be explored among some of the techniques used to create
an array of unique fabrics and patterns. Course Tutor:
Sarah Lee (BA Hons Woven and Embroidered Textile Design).
Mon 20th- Fri 24th June. Course Fee: £125.00
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| Forkbeard
Fantasy |
Spring
& Summer Schools 2005
Spring School: 16th – 21st April
Summer School: 16th – 21st July
Forkbeard Fantasy are offering 2 six day residential courses
in 2005. The Spring & Summer Schools give you the
chance to discover new ways of working in an inclusive,
stimulating and challenging environment. The Schools are
located at Forkbeard's Waterslade Studios in the heart
of rural Devon. The course will give participants a hands-on
introduction to the diversity of practice which exists
within Forkbeard’s work.
For further details and application forms:
www.forkbeardfantasy.co.uk
email summerschool@forkbeardfantasy.co.uk
or write to Forkbeard Fantasy, PO Box 1241, Bristol, BS99
2TG. |
| Horse+Bamboo |
Horse+Bamboo
Theatre has just unveiled its fantastic programme of training
and workshops for 2005
‘Stretching the Shadow’….. Saturday
19th & Sunday 20th March 2005
Over the course of this workshop we will examine a variety
of different techniques involved in the play of light
and shadow, from the traditional to the experimental.
Trainer: Mark Whitaker
Course Cost Per Person: £85.00
Group Size: 12
‘Masks Inside and Out’….. Monday 20th
to Friday 24th June 2005
This intensive week long course will cover two of the
elements which make Horse + Bamboo’s work so distinctive
– the making and the performance of helmet masks.
Trainers: Victoria Lee and Alison Duddle:
Course Cost Per Person: £220.00
Group Size: 12
‘Singing the Seasons’…. Monday 1st to
Friday 5th August 2005
A choir singing workshop with Loz Kaye. Five days - and
twelve songs, one for each month of the year. A fascinating
journey through the world's traditional vocal music for
seasonal festivals.
Trainer: Loz Kaye.
Course Cost Per Person: £200
Group Size 12
Puppetry And Object Theatre In Performance
Stratford-Circus, Stratford, London
26th April 2005
Duration: 9 Weeks
Evening/Time: Tuesday 6pm - 9pm
Entry requirements: an openness and willingness to explore
new possibilities through play. No previous experience
of puppetry needed.
Dress: wear appropriate clothing where the body is able
to move without restriction or inhibition.
Numbers of students: dependent on room size.
Course: this course introduces the student to the theatre
of puppetry and object theatre. Through the use of specific
exercises, play and movement,
The first part of the course will concentrate on the techniques,
focus and
sense of play needed as a performer of puppetry and object
theatre. The second part of the course uses the experiences
and discoveries from the
Previous classes as a springboard to develop work using
materials and objects chosen by the group or individual.
Puppetry demands a certain concentration of energy and
commitment so please be prepared to work hard.
Tutor: Gavin Skerritt
Contact: Tony Coleman on: 020 8279 1007 or e-mail at:
tony@stratford-circus.org.uk
See www.gavinskerritt.com |
Education,
Community and Outreach |
| The
Little Angel Participation |
Saturday
Puppet Club
SPC members see 'The Grass is Greener' before undertaking
a 10 week challenge to create and develop their own puppets
and performances. The term culminates in a grand finale
for friends and family on the Little Angel stage.
Children Only. Saturday Mornings, 23rd April to 2nd July.
£65 (£55 concs.)
Suitable for children aged 5 and over.
Fun Day
The day starts with a performance of 'The Grass is Greener'
and a chance To meet the puppets up close. In the afternoon
our experienced workshop Leaders will guide you to make
your own puppets and tell your own story.
Kids Fun Day - Children Only
Thurs 31st March 10.30am - 4.30pm
Suitable for children aged 5 and over
10.45am - 4.30pm £30 (£25 concs) |
| The
Puppet Centre Trust - Easter Workshops |
March
30th: Junk Puppets – led by Cath Connolly.
Discover how to make puppets from…almost anything!
Bring your junk to life!
10.30am – 12.30pm; in the Puppet Centre, BAC for
5 – 10 year olds. £3 per child.
April 1st: Cloth Puppets – led by Natasha Orson
From simple play with different colours and textures of
cloth, watch characters emerge.
10.30am – 12.30 pm in the Puppet Centre, BAC; for
5 – 10 year olds. £3 per child.
Book tickets for both sessions via pct@puppetcentre.demon.co.uk
or 0207 228 5335 |
| Scottish
Mask and Puppet Centre |
Workshops
Admission Workshops: Children & Adults £ 6.00
(Materials Inclusive).
Sat 12 Mar The Soggy And Soapy Puppet Workshop 10.30am
– 12.30pm
Sat 19 Mar Light And Shadow Puppets Workshop 10.30am –
12.30pm
Sat 26 Mar Funky Puppets Workshop 10.30am – 12.30pm |
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