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The Secret Life of Suitcases By Lewis Hethrington & Ailie Cohen www.puppetanimationfestival.org
The Secret Life of Suitcases By Lewis Hethrington & Ailie Cohen An Ailie Cohen Puppet Maker & Unicorn Co-Production (Scotland & England) DURATION: 50 MINS Ages: 5+ WRITTEN BY LEWIS HETHERINGTON & AILIE COHEN
Larry works at the Suitcase Station, and he likes it very much. Every day he inspects funnels and fixes pipes. And of course, he collects and sorts out everyone’s secrets as they arrive from all over the world. There are so many of them! But he’s very good at his job and manages to keep them all safe. Until one day, a secret escapes - and Larry has to go on a mission to get it back...
SCOTTISH BORDERS CASTLE DOUGLAS, THE CATSTRAND, SAT 29 MARCH, 3.00PM 01644 420374 info@catstrand.com www.catstrand.com EAST RENFREWSHIRE GIFFNOCK, EASTWOOD PARK THEATRE, SUN 30 MARCH, 11:00AM 0141 577 4956 boxoffice@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk ARGYLL & BUTE ISLE OF MULL, MULL THEATRE, TUE 8 APRIL, 3.00PM 01688 302828 bookings@mulltheatre.com www.mulltheatre.com HIGHLAND ISLE OF SKYE, SLEAT SABHAL MOR OSTAIG, MON 7 APRIL, 4.00PM 01471 844207 www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/en
Join Larry as his world gets turned upside down and he discovers the thrill of an adventure and the joy of coming home again.
INVERNESS, EDEN COURT THEATRE SAT 12 APRIL, 11:00AM & 2:30PM 01463 239841 boxoffice@eden-court.co.uk www.eden-court.co.uk
This magical and wondrous show is a collaboration with the Unicorn Theatre, the UK’s leading theatre for young audiences.
ABERDEEN THE LEMON TREE, MON 14 APRIL, 2:00PM 01224 641122 www.aberdeenperformingarts.com
In association with Platform.
SCOTTISH BORDERS PEEBLES, EASTGATE THEATRE, WED 16 APRIL, 2:30PM 01721 725777 caroline.adam@eastgatearts.com www.eastgatearts.com
A joy to behold (Cloud Man) Glasgow Herald
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SELKIRK, BOWHILL THEATRE, SUN 20 APRIL, 3.00PM 01750 22204 bht@buccleuch.com www.bowhillhouse.co.uk EDINBURGH FESTIVAL THEATRE, THE STUDIO, THU 17 APRIL, 2:00PM 0131 529 6000 www.edtheatres.com/studio EAST LOTHIAN MUSSELBURGH, BRUNTON THEATRE SAT 19 APRIL, 11:00AM & 2:00PM 0131 665 2240 www.thebrunton.co.uk
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MAGICAL MINIATURE MARVELS: PUPPET MAKING www.puppetanimationfestival.org
MAGICAL MINIATURE MARVELS: PUPPET MAKING ANGUS ARTS (Scotland) DURATION: 2 hours Ages: All ages, with under 8s accompanied
Using a fabulous array of materials and methods, create delightful, daring, charming, amazing, astonishing, unforgettable and unique tiny wee puppets. Afterwards, make your own scenery, sound effects, music and lighting, then help your puppets perform stunning short shows in our magical miniature theatres. Workshops cater for all levels of skill and experience. They encourage each participant to enjoy the liberating effects of creativity and the transforming power of puppets and puppet theatre. Over the past ten years Angus Arts has been providing brilliant puppet workshops for the Puppet Animation Festival. The company’s combined skills in art and drama guarantee a high level of quality engagement for and with every participant. Angus Arts is passionately committed to realising dreams and to giving every puppet a good start in life. www.angusarts.org
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The best day of my life! Charlie, workshop participant
EDINBURGH INCH COMMUNITY CENTRE MON 7 APRIL, 10.00AM 0131 664 4710 www.joinedinburgh.org CRAIGMILLAR COMMUNITY ARTS MON 7 APRIL, 2.00PM 0131 669 8432 craigmillarcommunityarts@gmail.com www.craigmillarcommunityarts.org.uk WHALE ARTS AGENCY TUE 8 APRIL, 10.00AM 0131 458 3267 tickets@whalearts.co.uk www.whalearts.co.uk GILMERTON COMMUNITY CENTRE TUE 8 APRIL, 2.00PM 0131 664 2335 www.joinedinburgh.org NORTH EDINBURGH ARTS CENTRE WED 9 APRIL, 10.30AM 0131 315 2151 admin@northedinburgharts.co.uk www.northedinburgharts.co.uk SCOTTISH BORDERS CASTLE DOUGLAS, THE CATSTRAND THU 10 APRIL, 1:00PM 01644 420374 www.catstrand.com
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GINGERBREAD MAN www.puppetanimationfestival.org
GINGERBREAD MAN CLYDEBUILT PUPPET THEATRE (SCOTLAND) DURATION: 45 MINS Ages: 3+
Imagine a world made entirely of biscuits: trees, houses and stars in the sky. Into this beautiful world comes a Gingerbread Man, creating havoc wherever he goes. He meets a majestic cow, a stubborn goat and an opportunistic bird. But...can the Gingerbread Man outwit the dastardly Fox? With a foot-tapping Yummy Chase soundtrack reminiscent of an old movie - and minimal language this is a tremendously popular story with younger audiences. Established in 1987, Clydebuilt is one of Scotland’s leading touring puppet companies, touring extensively throughout the UK and annually performing over 200 shows. For the past fifteen years Clydebuilt has presented its productions at the Puppet Animation Festival.
www.clydebuiltpuppet.co.uk
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FIFE KIRKCALDY, ADAM SMITH THEATRE WED 2 APRIL, 11.00AM 01592 583302 boxoffice.adamsmith@onfife.com www.onfife.com ARGYLL & BUTE ROTHESAY PAVILION, THU 3 APRIL, 2:30PM 01700 504250 Rothesay.Pavilion@argyll-bute.gov.uk MORAY FINDHORN, UNIVERSAL HALL, Sat 5 APRIL, 2:00PM Phoenix Stores, 01309 690110 uhall@findhorn.org www.wegottickets.com/UniversalHall NORTH LANARKSHIRE CUMBERNAULD THEATRE, MON 7 APRIL, 2:00PM 01236 732887 www.cumbernauldtheatre.co.uk EDINBURGH GILMERTON COMMUNITY CENTRE, TUE 8 APRIL, 11.00AM 0131 664 2335 jade.mooney@ea.edin.sch.uk www.joinedinburgh.org DUNDEE REP THEATRE, WED 9 APRIL, 11:00AM & 2:00PM 01382 223530 www.dundeerep.co.uk ABERDEENSHIRE TARLAND, MACROBERT HALL, THU 10 APRIL, 2:00PM 01330 826520 mail@woodendbarn.co.uk www.woodendbarn.co.uk SOUTH LANARKSHIRE RUTHERGLEN TOWN HALL, FRI 11 APRIL, 2.30PM 0141 613 5700 www.sllcboxoffice.co.uk NORTH AYRSHIRE IRVINE, HARBOUR ARTS CENTRE, SAT 12 APRIL, 2.00PM 01294 274059 harbourarts@north-ayrshire.gov.uk www.harbourartscentre.com RENFREWSHIRE PAISLEY ARTS CENTRE, MON 14 APRIL, 2:00PM 0300 300 1210 www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/onlinebooking
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DESPICABLE ME www.puppetanimationfestival.org
DESPICABLE ME PIERRE COFFIN, CHRIS RENAUD (USA), 2010 DURATION: 95 MINS Ages: PG
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ABERDEENSHIRE BUCKIE, ROYAL BRITISH LEGION WED 2 APRIL, 2:00PM 01542 831116 alistair.farquhar@nhs.net www.neatshows.org.uk
Get ready for a minion laughs in the funniest blockbuster hit of 2010! Vying for the title of World’s Greatest Villain, Gru (voiced by Steve Carell) – along with his hilarious crew of mischievous minions – plots to pull off the craziest crime of the century: steal the moon! But when Gru enlists the help of three little girls, they see something in him nobody else has ever seen: the perfect dad. From executive producer Chris Meledandri (Horton Hears a Who, Ice Age), and featuring the voices of an all-star comedic cast, including Jason Segel, Russell Brand, and Julie Andrews. www.despicableme.com Rousingly funny, heartfelt and imaginative Box Office Magazine
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FANTASTIC MR FOX www.puppetanimationfestival.org
FANTASTIC MR FOX
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WES ANDERSON
FANTASTIC BY NAME, FANTASTIC BY NATURE
USA, (2009) Duration: 87 mins Cert: PG
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From director Wes Anderson comes his adaptation of the beloved children’s author Roald Dahl’s novel about a fox battling angry farmers.
ABERDEENSHIRE NEW DEER PUBLIC HALL SUN 13 APRIL, 2:30PM 01771 644217 or 01771 644366 facebook.com/newdeerpublichall www.neatshows.org.uk
Devil-may-care Mr. Fox (the voice of George Clooney) quits chicken thieving to start a family with Mrs. Fox (the voice of Meryl Streep). Twelve years later, he leaves his columnist job to rob poultry from three mean farmers who then devise a plan to trap Mr. Fox and others in the burrowing animal community. With his friends and neighbours, Mr. Fox saves his family and friends and beats the farmers at their own game. A beautifully created feature film with intricate models and stop frame animation which will delight the whole family. www.foxsearchlight.com/fantasticmrfox
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CELESTE’S CIRCUS www.puppetanimationfestival.org
CELESTE’S CIRCUS FAUX THEATRE (Scotland) DURATION: 35 mins Ages: 0 – 5 years
A charming and engaging first trip to the circus especially for very young children. As a cast of endearing animals emerge one by one from an unfolding big top, it feels like you’ve come right out of your seat and into the circus ring! A real joy to watch with a delightful retro feel. Come laugh, clap, cheer and bring the circus to life! Faux Theatre’s experienced performer/designer Francisca Morton combines skills as an arts facilitator and play specialist to produce a show which is a visual treat. A show as charming as it is ingenious and as much fun for parents as for their children.
A triumph of paper engineering... Perfect for the age group...Makes Mary Poppins look positively pedestrian. This show oozes creativity and a quiet Gallic charm primary times
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FIFE KIRKCALDY, ADAM SMITH THEATRE SAT 29 MARCH, 11.00AM & 2.00PM 01592 583302 boxoffice.adamsmith@onfife.com www.onfife.com EDINBURGH VALLEY PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE MON 7 APRIL, 10.30AM 0131664 2210 www.joinedinburgh.org WHALE ARTS AGENCY MON 7 APRIL, 2.30PM 0131 458 3267 tickets@whalearts.co.uk www.whalearts.co.uk CRAIGMILLAR COMMUNITY ARTS SAT 12 APRIL, 3.00PM 0131 669 8432 craigmillarcommunityarts@gmail.com www.craigmillarcommunityarts.org.uk DUNDEE REP THEATRE TUE 8 APRIL, 11:00AM and 2:00PM 01382 223530 www.dundeerep.co.uk FALKIRK TOWN HALL, THE STUDIO FRI 18 APRIL, 11:00AM & 2:00PM 01324 506850 www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org
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TWO CAN TOUCAN www.puppetanimationfestival.org
TWO CAN TOUCAN THE FOLDING THEATRE PUPPET COMPANY (Scotland) DURATION: 40 mins Ages: 3+
How did the Toucan get his name? Find out in this show based on the much loved modern fable by acclaimed children’s author, David McKee. Puppeteer Iain Halket brings all the fun and mayhem of the Toucan’s journey to find an identity and a name for himself. The show is staged in a lively and colourful style which will appeal to young children who might not have experienced live theatre before. Over the past ten years Folding Theatre’s productions have been an important part of the Puppet Animation Festival’s programmes throughout Scotland.
An engaging storyteller…ably assisted by a cast of beautifully-made puppets The Scotsman
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FIFE DUNFERMLINE, CARNEGIE HALL TUE 1 APRIL, 11.00AM & 2.00PM 01383 602302 boxoffice.carnegie@onfife.com www.onfife.com EDINBURGH NORTH EDINBURGH ARTS CENTRE SAT 5 APRIL, 11.00AM 0131 315 2151 admin@northedinburgharts.co.uk www.northedinburgharts.co.uk OUT OF THE BLUE DRILL HALL TUE 8 APRIL, 2.00PM 0131 555 7100 www.outoftheblue.org.uk EAST LOTHIAN LONGNIDDRY COMMUNITY CENTRE MON 7 APRIL, 2:00PM 0131 665 2240 www.thebrunton.co.uk ABERDEENSHIRE BANCHORY, WOODEND BARN WED 9 APRIL, 2:00PM 01330 825431 mail@woodendbarn.co.uk www.woodendbarn.com
BUCKIE, ROYAL BRITISH LEGION THU 10 APRIL, 2:00PM 01542 831116 alistair.farquhar@nhs.net www.neatshows.org.uk
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THE SORCERER’S APPRENTICE www.puppetanimationfestival.org
THE SORCERER’S APPRENTICE GARLIC THEATRE (England) Duration: 45 mins Ages: 4+
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Wow! Fabulous Performance! They were all so captivated and excited they could hardly sit still!! Well done Garlic! Audience member, Wootton Village Hall
Take one castle, one broom and one book of sorcery. Add a boy with the tingle of magic in his fingertips and a spell that spirals out of control... and you have the classic tale of The Sorcerer’s Apprentice!
FIFE GLENROTHES, ROTHES HALLS TUE 8 APRIL, 11.00AM 01592 583302 boxoffice.rotheshalls@onfife.com www.onfife.com
This production conjures a bewitching tale, full of mystery and enchantment, with its blend of physical theatre, humour and technical wizardry. Puppets, mime and a dash of real magic will leave adults and children enthralled.
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE RUTHERGLEN TOWN HALL THU 10 APRIL, 2.30PM 0141 613 5700 www.sllcboxoffice.co.uk
One of England’s leading companies, awardwinning Garlic Theatre regularly presents its work at the Puppet Animation Festival, as well as touring throughout the rest of the UK and to major international festivals.
EAST LOTHIAN HADDINGTON CORN EXCHANGE SAT 12 APRIL, 11:00AM 0131 665 2240 www.thebrunton.co.uk
www.garlictheatre.org.uk
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MY CITY www.puppetanimationfestival.org
MY CITY
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JABUTI THEATRE (Scotland) Duration: 45 mins Ages: 5+
My City tells the story of two lost souls, Soledad and Eibhleann. One speaks only Spanish and the other only Gaelic. Although they don’t speak the same language, they tell each other fantastical, inspirational stories using simply their own bodies, music and any object which they can find. My City highlights and explores themes of environmental awareness. Each production is accompanied by a workshop that enables children to create puppets and music instruments from recycled objects, emphasizing the importance of reuse and recycling. Jabuti Theatre aims to entertain, educate and inspire creativity in people of all ages from all backgrounds using innovative, engaging and sustainable theatre. Jabuti Theatre has a strong interest in sustainable, environmentally aware theatre. Accompanying the performance at selected venues the My City team will be leading bilingual workshops in Gaelic and Spanish (accessible for English speakers). The workshop, inspired by the production, further explores themes of environmental awareness, recycling and sustainability. If you are interested in reserving a space please contact your venue to find out more. Supported by: Imaginate and Bòrd Na Gàidhlig. www.jabutitheatre.blogspot.co.uk
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SCOTTISH BORDERS COCKBURNSPATH VILLAGE HALL, SAT 29 MARCH, 4.00PM 01368 830482 cockburnspathvillagehall@yahoo.co.uk FIFE GLENROTHES, ROTHES HALLS, FRI 4 APRIL, 11.00AM 01592 611101 boxoffice.rotheshalls@onfife.com www.onfife.com HIGHLAND MALLAIG & MORAR COMMUNITY CENTRE TUE 8 APRIL, 2.30PM 01687 460039 www.facebook.com/mallaighall www.mmcca.btck.co.uk EDINBURGH NORTH EDINBURGH ARTS CENTRE THU 10 APRIL, 11.00AM 0131 315 2151 www.northedinburgharts.co.uk GLASGOW PLATFORM SAT 12 APRIL, 2.00PM 0141 276 9696, Option 1 www.platform-online.co.uk
EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE BEARSDEN, KILMARDINNY ARTS CENTRE, MON 14 APRIL,11.00AM 0141 777 3093 edlcbookings@eastdunbarton.gov.uk www.edlc.co.uk WEST LOTHIAN BATHGATE, REGAL COMMUNITY THEATRE, TUE 15 APRIL, 2.30PM 01506 632558 www.bathgateregal.org ARGYLL & BUTE ISLE OF MULL, VENUE TBC WED 16 APRIL, 3:00PM 01688 302828 www.mulltheatre.com WESTERN ISLES LEWIS, AN LANNTAIR, FRI 18 APRIL, 2.00PM 01851 7038480 www.lanntair.com
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ANIMATION WORKSHOP: MASH. MORPH. MOVE! www.puppetanimationfestival.org
ANIMATION WORKSHOP: MASH.MORPH. MOVE! LENS ON LEGS (Scotland) Duration: 2 Days, 11.00AM – 3.30pm Ages: 10+
A stop-frame animation workshop using claymation to build original characters and stories. Working in plasticine, participants will discover how clay can mutate and evolve into fascinating creatures and how movement and storytelling can be developed using very simple camera techniques. A graduate of the Edinburgh College of Art Animation Department, experienced animator and workshop leader Claudine Quinn will use practical hands-on activities, within a supportive learning environment, to help you develop your knowledge and understanding of animation. At the end of the two days you will have made a short film which will be yours to keep, enjoy and show to your friends!
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EDINBURGH CRAIGMILLAR COMMUNITY ARTS MON 7 & TUES 8 APRIL, 11.00 AM – 3.30PM 0131 669 8432 craigmillarcommunityarts@gmail.com www.craigmillarcommunityarts.org.uk Gilmerton Community Centre WED 9 & THURS 10 APRIL, 11.00 AM – 3.30 PM 0131 664 2335 pauline.fordyce@ea.edin.sch.uk www.joinedinburgh.org WHALE ARTS AGENCY FRI 11 & SAT 12 APRIL, 11.00 AM – 3.30 PM 0131 458 3267 tickets@whalearts.co.uk www.whalearts.co.uk PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING THEIR OWN PACKED LUNCH EACH DAY
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THE GOLDEN PRINCESS www.puppetanimationfestival.org
THE GOLDEN PRINCESS LEMPEN PUPPET THEATRE COMPANY (England) Duration: 50 mins Ages: 5+
Melo, the strange, one legged musician, sits alone by the sea, content in his world and playing the most beautiful music. But who comes here? A golden carriage bearing a princess so beautiful that she wears a golden mask to hide her blinding beauty... and she pushes him in the mud! What kind of a world is this, where one who hides her beauty behaves so badly to someone with beauty at his fingertips? It is the Land of Rumours of course! Puppetry, shadows, original music, acting - and occasional face pulling - are used to tell this delightful original story, created by one of England’s best known companies who regularly visit the Puppet Animation Festival.
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HIGHLAND MALLAIG & MORAR COMMUNITY CENTRE WED 2 APRIL, 11:00AM 01687 460039 www.facebook.com/mallaighall www.mmcca.btck.co.uk SCOTTISH BORDERS PENICUIK, CARLOPS VILLAGE HALL FRI 4 APRIL, 5:00PM 01968 660878 a.dudleston@yahoo.co.uk www.carlops.net EAST LOTHIAN PRESTONPANS COMMUNITY CENTRE SAT 5 APRIL, 2:00PM 0131 665 2240 www.thebrunton.co.uk FIFE DUNFERMLINE, CARNEGIE HALL MON 7 APRIL, 11.00AM & 2.00PM 01383 602 302 boxoffice.carnegie@onfife.com www.onfife.com
www.lempen.co.uk Lempen Puppet Theatre Company always makes things magic - a very special quality! Director, Ilkley Literature Festival, Yorkshire
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OSCAR & THE LOST CITY OF THE INCAS www.puppetanimationfestival.org
OSCAR & THE LOST CITY OF THE INCAS MOUSETALE PUPPETS (Scotland) Duration: 50 mins Ages: 4+
Go for gold! A school history lesson about the Incas unexpectedly comes to life, throwing Oscar the Mouse into a thrilling adventure with a comical chimp called Monkey! Oscar’s search for his missing friend Bluebell leads him to the South American jungle, the goldencrusted Lost City and ultimately into conflict with a mysterious enemy who seeks the power of the legendary sun necklace… A magical mix of music, humour and action-packed adventure, this show is presented in Mousetale Puppets’ characteristic colourful glow- in-the-dark style. Touring extensively throughout Scotland and the rest of the UK with his lively, vibrant shows, David Stewart brings his own adventure stories to life in his own distinctive, way using ultraviolet effects, upbeat music and charming puppet characters. www.mousetalepuppets.co.uk
Fresh, funny and bursting at the seams with vitality Edinburgh Guide
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NORTH AYRSHIRE IRVINE, HARBOUR ARTS CENTRE TUE 1 APRI, 10.30AM & 1.30PM 01294 274059 harbourarts@north-ayrshire.gov.uk www.harbourartscentre.com ABERDEENSHIRE FINZEAN HALL THU 3 APRIL, 6.00PM 01330 850674 melshand.artist@gmail.com NEW DEER PUBLIC HALL FRI 4 APRIL, 6.30PM 01771 644217 or 01771644366 www.facebook.com/NewDeerPublicHall www.neatshows.org.uk SOUTH LANARKSHIRE HAMILTON, THE TOWNHOUSE MON 7 APRIL, 2.30PM 01698 452299 thetownhouse@southlanarkshireleisure.co.uk www.sllcboxoffice.co.uk LANARK MEMORIAL HALL WED 9 APRIL, 11.00AM & 2.30PM 01555 667999 www.sllcboxoffice.co.uk FIFE LOCHGELLY CENTRE TUE 8 APRIL, 11.00AM & 2.00PM 01592 583367 boxoffice.lochgellyc@onfife.com www.onfife.com ABERDEEN THE LEMON TREE THU 10 APRIL, 2.00PM 01224 641122 www.aberdeenperformingarts.com EAST LOTHIAN NORTH BERWICK COMMUNITY CENTRE FRI 11 APRIL, 11:00 AM 0131 665 2240 www.thebrunton.co.uk
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THREE COLOURS www.puppetanimationfestival.org
THREE COLOURS
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NORWICH PUPPET THEATRE & POLKA THEATRE (England) Duration: 35 mins Ages: 2 – 4 years
Imagine a world where you are – Diving into the deep blue sea, Hopping around with noisy green frogs, Gazing into the crackling red of a bonfire, All blue and green and red delights…
Sensational in every sense of the word... a creative and dynamic experience that is sure to inspire any young mind
Bask in a world of colour in this beautiful performance which explores vibrant sensory worlds. This beautiful and gentle show places you and your children at the centre of the experience, gently drawing you into wonderful imaginary landscapes all magically created out of the colours of light.
GLASGOW CASTLEMILK COMMUNITY CENTRE TUE 1 APRIL, 2.00PM & 4.30PM 0141 634 2233 maggie.singleton@glasgowlife.org.uk
With the use of projection, light, puppets, music and dance, this immersive performance delights and tickles the imagination of the young. Regular visitors to the Puppet Animation Festival, Norwich Puppet Theatre is dedicated to creating, presenting and supporting innovation in puppetry and related art forms.
Curious Mum
EDINBURGH SCOTTISH STORYTELLING CENTRE FRI 4 APRIL, 1.00 PM AND 3.00 PM SAT 5 APRIL, 11.00 AM, 1.00 & 3.00 PM SUN 6 APRIL, 11.00 AM, 1.00 & 3.00 PM 0131 556 9579 www.tracscotland.org/scottish-storytelling-centre
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THE FROG AND THE PRINCESS www.puppetanimationfestival.org
THE FROG AND THE PRINCESS NORWICH PUPPET THEATRE & RENE BAKER (England) Duration: 50 mins Ages: 4 – 8 years
An entertaining and poignant re-telling of the traditional Frog Prince tale by the Brothers Grimm. This co-production between Rene Baker and the Norwich Puppet Theatre looks at what can happen when different cultures meet, using a beautiful blend of puppetry and music that will entertain and delight family audiences. This adaptation focuses on how a Princess deems a Frog to be unworthy of being her friend, just because of what he is. As the Frog and the Princess undergo an emotional journey from rejection to friendship, these humorous characters, with their flaws, foibles and feelings, display traits both good and bad which everyone will recognise and empathise with. Regular visitors to the Puppet Animation Festival, Norwich Puppet Theatre is dedicated to creating, presenting and supporting innovation in puppetry and related art forms. Throughout each year, the company creates its own productions, as well as programming leading UK and international puppetry companies at its theatre in the centre of Norwich.
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Packed with good storytelling, wonderful acting and ingenious puppets and effects (The Tinderbox) Eastern Daily Press
EAST LOTHIAN MUSSELBURGH, BRUNTON THEATRE TUE 15 APRIL, 2:00PM 0131 665 2240 www.thebrunton.co.uk EDINBURGH FESTIVAL THEATRE, THE STUDIO WED 16 APRIL, 2:00PM 0131 529 6000 www.edtheatres.com/studio INVERCLYDE GREENOCK, BEACON ARTS CENTRE THU 17 APRIL, 1:00PM 01475 723723 info@beaconartscentre.co.uk www.beaconartscentre.co.uk ABERDEEN THE LEMON TREE FRI 18 APRIL, 2.00PM 01224 641122 www.aberdeenperformingarts.com MORAY FINDHORN, UNIVERSAL HALL SAT 19 APRIL, 2:00PM Phoenix Stores, 01309 690110 uhall@findhorn.org www.wegottickets.com/UniversalHall
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WILLIE THE WICKED WOLF www.puppetanimationfestival.org
WILLIE THE WICKED WOLF OVER THE TOP PUPPET COMPANY (England) Duration: 45 mins Ages: 6+
Willie is an outrageous but lovable rogue whose interests include food, motorbikes and rock ‘n’ roll. He plans to eat Granny and Red Riding Hood but fails miserably because of his unreliable motorbike. Luckily Granny is a good mechanic. Unluckily she is not a good driver... how will it end? Happily of course, if the audience helps! A riotous and funny show from this ever popular English company, breathing wild new life into the traditional seaside booth style of puppetry, which everyone will love and enjoy! Over a thirty year career as a puppeteer Mike Hares has written, performed and directed many shows all over the UK and Europe. Willie the Wicked Wolf is the show that has accompanied Mike’s entire career and it continues to delight audiences of all ages. www.overthetoppuppet.co.uk
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Over the Top Puppets gives 40 minutes of total entertainment in this innovative show that adults will find even more hilarious than their young charges The Herald
ABERDEENSHIRE NEW PITSLIGO VILLAGE HALL SUN 6 APRIL, 3:00PM 01771 653229 or New Pitsligo Londis www.neatshows.org.uk TARVES, HADDO HOUSE MON 7 APRIL, 11.00AM 0844 493 2179 www.nts.org.uk/property/haddo-house/ SOUTH LANARKSHIRE RUTHERGLEN TOWN HALL WED 9 APRIL, 2.30PM 0141 613 5700 www.sllcboxoffice.co.uk EDINBURGH CRAIGMILLAR COMMUNITY ARTS THU 10 APRIL, 2.00PM 0131 669 8432 craigmillarcommunityarts@gmail.com www.craigmillarcommunityarts.org.uk NORTH LANARKSHIRE CUMBERNAULD THEATRE SAT 12 APRIL, 2.00PM 01236 732887 www.cumbernauldtheatre.co.uk
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ADVENTURES FROM THE ODYSSEY www.puppetanimationfestival.org
ADVENTURES FROM THE ODYSSEY PUPPET ANIMA (Scotland) Duration: 45 mins Ages: 3 – 5 YEARS
Ancient Greece comes to life for children as Carolyne and her friendly little dog invite everyone to travel back in time to discover stories of monsters and magic.
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FIFE LOCHGELLY CENTRE SAT 5 APRIL, 11.00AM 01592 583303 boxoffice.lochgellyc@onfife.com www.onfife.com EDINBURGH GOODTREES NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE WED 9 APRIL, 1.00PM 0131 672 2629 www.joinedinburgh.org
Bring your family to meet the poet who wrote those famous tales long ago, join Odysseus on his journey to Ithaca, and visit the first ever Olympic Games! Join Puppet Anima for a gentle and fun introduction to the wonders of the ancient world through interactive storytelling with soft hand puppets. Through Puppet Anima Carolyne combines her lifelong love of puppetry with her studies in Classics at university, aiming to inspire children through stories from ancient civilisations and mythology. Carolyne has presented her work at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, the Edinburgh International Science Festival and for the BBC at the Edinburgh Festivals. @puppet_anima
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PUPPET MAKING WORKSHOP www.puppetanimationfestival.org
PUPPET MAKING WORKSHOP Puppet-Stew (Scotland) Duration: 90 mins Ages: All ages, with under 7s accompanied
Let your imaginations run wild in this fun and enjoyable workshop. Children of all ages and abilities are encouraged to get creative and make any character they wish from a huge array of bright, colourful, furry, fuzzy and shiny bit and bobs. Participants will be shown how to manipulate their rod puppets and naturally will be free to take their masterpieces home after the workshop. Puppet-Stew has been running its successful and enjoyable puppet making workshops throughout the UK for the past twelve years, encouraging children and adults of all ages and abilities to make amazing creations! www.puppet-stew.com We all loved having Puppet-Stew visit our classroom. My puppet that I made was really good and I am going to make some more at home! Susan, workshop participant
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SOUTH LANARKSHIRE LANARK MEMORIAL HALL TUE 8 APRIL, 11.00AM & 2.30PM 01555 667999 LanarkMemorial@southlanarkshireleisure.co.uk www.sllcboxoffice.co.uk EDINBURGH Out of the Blue Drill Hall THU 10 APRIL, 2.00PM 0131 555 7100 www.outoftheblue.org.uk NORTH EDINBURGH ARTS CENTRE FRI 11 APRIL, 10.30AM 0131 315 2151 admin@northedinburgharts.co.uk www.northedinburgharts.co.uk INCH COMMUNITY CENTRE FRI 11 APRIL, 1.30PM 0131 664 4710 www.joinedinburgh.co.uk CRAIGMILLAR COMMUNITY ARTS SAT 12 APRIL, 10.00AM 0131 669 8432 craigmillarcommunityarts@gmail.com www.craigmillarcommunityarts.org.uk WHALE ARTS AGENCY SAT 12 APRIL, 2.30PM 0131 458 3267 tickets@whalearts.co.uk www.whalearts.co.uk ABERDEENSHIRE TARLAND, MACROBERT HALL FRI 18 APRIL, 2:00PM 01330 826520 mail@woodendbarn.co.uk www.woodendbarn.co.uk
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ANIMATION: SCOTTISH SPORTS & GAMES 2014 www.puppetanimationfestival.org
ANIMATION: SCOTTISH SPORTS & GAMES 2014 RED KITE ANIMATION (Scotland) Duration: 2 hours Ages: 7+
Join Red Kite Animation studio and make your own cartoon animation inspired by the Commonwealth Games in Scotland in 2014. We’ll help you animate a 2D film of your best inventions and tips to help the athletes win (no cheating....well, not much!). A professional animator from Red Kite will be able to help with special tips and tricks for you to create your own funny and stylish animations. All the films will be edited with sound and put on Red Kite’s website to see or show your friends.
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Fun, interesting and inspirational – and that’s all true! WHALE Arts Agency
HIGHLAND MALLAIG AND MORAR COMMUNITY CENTRE FRI 11 APRIL, 10.00AM & 2.00PM 01687 462633 www.facebook.com/mallaighall www.mmcca.btck.co.uk ABERDEENSHIRE BANCHORY, WOODEND BARN WED 16 APRIL, 10:30AM & 2:00PM 01330 825431 mail@woodendbarn.co.uk www.woodendbarn.co.uk
Red Kite Animation is an award-winning production company that specialises in the development and production of children’s animated programmes for international television broadcast. For the past 15 years Red Kite has also run an extensive workshop education programme. www.redkite-animation.com
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ALBERT’S AMAZING ACROBATIC FLEA CIRCUS www.puppetanimationfestival.org
ALBERT’S AMAZING ACROBATIC FLEA CIRCUS Sokobauno Puppet Theatre (Scotland) Duration: 40 mins Ages: 4+
Fifi and Finbar are two of the star attractions in this mesmerising hoo-ha. Witness bizzare feats of strength, death defying stunts, brilliant balancing and jovial jumping, effortlessly performed before your very eyes. But a dark cloud descends accross the circus tent as the troupe prepare for their biggest ever night – Fifi and Finbar have disappeared! And just moments before they are due to perform for the queen of the flea circus, Petit Polly. With the help of the audience and a very special magnifying glass – the show must go on!
40 MINUTES OF PURE PUPPETRY GENIUS DIRECTOR, SKIPTON PUPPET FESTIVAL
FIFE KIRKCALDY, ADAM SMITH THEATRE FRI 4 APRIL, 11.00AM & 2.00PM 01592 583302 boxoffice.adamsmith@onfife.com www.onfife.com EDINBURGH OUT OF THE BLUE DRILL HALL MON 7 APRIL, 2.00PM 0131 555 7100 www.outoftheblue.org.uk WHALE ARTS AGENCY FRI 11 APRIL, 11.00AM 0131 458 3267 tickets@whalearts.co.uk www.whalearts.co.uk
Performed using a purpose built chapiteau, with inspiring original music, amazing puppetry and ingenious slight of hand, prepare to be enthralled and dumbfounded!
ABERDEEN THE LEMON TREE SAT 12 APRIL, 2.00PM 01224 641122 www.aberdeenperformingarts.com
Sokobauno was formed in 2004 by puppeteer and performer Shane Connolly. Shane has worked with many theatre companies in the UK and abroad, including Scottish Opera, Visible Fictions.
ABERDEENSHIRE BANCHORY, WOODEND BARN THU 17 APRIL, 2:00PM 01330 825431 mail@woodendbarn.com www.woodendbarn.com
www.sokobauno.com
HIGHLAND EASDALE ISLAND COMMUNITY HALL FRI 18 APRIL, 3.00PM artsadmin@easdale.org www.easdaleislandhall.org
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THE PIED PIPER: IN THE LITTLE FAWN CARAVAN www.puppetanimationfestival.org
THE PIED PIPER: IN THE LITTLE FAWN CARAVAN SOKOBAUNO PUPPET THEATRE (Scotland) Duration: 25 mins Ages: 5+
Take your seat in the Little Fawn Caravan and watch as our beautiful shadows appear in this magical theatrical space. The Pied Piper’s story is told through rhyme using Robert Browning’s poem of the same name. The Mayor of Hamelin has a big problem, his beautiful market town is overrun by horrible, filthy, pesky rats! How will he find a solution to this terrible problem? A visit from a stranger with a whistle and a whim could be the answer he’s been searching for. But every solution comes with a price to pay... Sokobauno was formed in 2004 by puppeteer and performer Shane Connolly. Shane has worked with many theatre companies in the UK and abroad, including Scottish Opera, Visible Fictions. The Little Fawn Caravan and its delightful productions now travels regularly to major arts festivals all over the UK.
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Shane Connolly’s two shows were minimasterpieces, adults and children alike came out raving about theM Director, Beverley Puppet Festival
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE HAMILTON, THE TOWNHOUSE WED 9 APRIL, 2.00 & 3.00PM 01698 452299 thetownhouse@southlanarkshireleisure.co.uk www.sllcboxoffice.co.uk PERTHSHIRE DUNKELD, BIRNAM INSTITUTE SUN 13 APRIL, 1.00, 2.00, 3.00 & 4.00PM 01350 727674 admin@birnaminstitute.com www.birnamarts.com RENFREWSHIRE PAISLEY, ABBEY CLOSE (OUTSIDE PAISLEY TOWN HALL) TUE 15 APRIL, 10:30 & 11:30AM, 1:30 & 2.30PM 0300 300 1210 www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/onlinebooking
www.sokobauno.com
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THE STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER www.puppetanimationfestival.org
THE STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER STORYBOX THEATRE (England) Duration: 50 mins Ages: 4+
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Thoughtful, unafraid, empathetic, endlessly imaginative theatre for the young. This is puppetry of real skill... the children lapped it up, amazingly attentive and eager The Scotsman
A boy is given a present of twelve tin soldiers on Christmas Day. One soldier is different from the rest...So begins the story of a very special toy and his extraordinary journey. Clockwork toys, hand carved puppets, live music and atmospheric lighting bring this story vividly alive. Often funny, sometimes sad, this is a spellbinding performance for all ages, asking questions about love, danger, growing older and how extraordinary things can happen in the imagination. The internationally renowned puppeteer and storyteller Rod Burnett, uses his formidable skills in a faithful retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s masterpiece. One of England’s leading puppetry companies, over the past ten years Storybox has regularly toured throughout the UK. Rod Burnett also tours extensively throughout Europe with his legendary Punch & Judy show. Storybox has been a regular and very welcome visitor to the Puppet Animation Festival for the past fifteen years.
EAST LOTHIAN DUNBAR, BLEACHINGFIELD CENTRE SAT 12 APRIL, 2:00PM 0131 665 2240 www.thebrunton.co.uk INVERCLYDE GREENOCK, BEACON ARTS CENTRE SUN 13 APRIL, 1:00PM 01475 723723 info@beaconartscentre.co.uk www.beaconartscentre.co.uk EDINBURGH FESTIVAL THEATRE, THE STUDIO MON 14 APRIL, 2:00PM 0131 529 6000 www.edtheatres.com/studio
www.storyboxtheatre.co.uk
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THE LITTLE RED HEN www.puppetanimationfestival.org
THE LITTLE RED HEN STUFF AND NONSENSE THEATRE COMPANY (England) Duration: 60 mins Ages: 3+
Who will help me plant these grains of wheat? Not I said the Pig Not I said the Rat Not I said the Cow Fair enough, said the Little Red Hen I’ll do it myself! Making bread is hard work, but it would be a lot easier if the lazy farm yard animals got off their reclining sofas and lent a hand. This ingenious adaptation of the classic story, features a host of animal puppets, sing-along songs and madcap comic routines. Stuff and Nonsense has been creating theatre for all the family since 2000. The company has a great reputation for creating adaptations of well known stories, that are vibrant and fresh with their trademark mixture of puppetry, great physical performers and live music. This is Stuff and Nonsense’s first visit to the Puppet Animation Festival.
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I wish I was five again. Then I could let out unselfconscious whoops of hilarity and yelps of excitement…A truly enchanting hour for children - and their parents The Stage
SCOTTISH BORDERS CASTLE DOUGLAS, THE CATSTRAND FRI 11 APRIL, 1:45PM 01644 420374 info@catstrand.com www.catstrand.com MELROSE, WYND THEATRE SAT 12 APRIL, 3.00PM 01896 820028 wyndtheatre@gmail.com FIFE KIRKCALDY, ADAM SMITH THEATRE MON 14 APRIL, 11.00AM 01592 583302 boxoffice.adamsmith@onfife.com www.onfife.com EDINBURGH FESTIVAL THEATRE, THE STUDIO TUES 15 APRIL, 2:00PM 0131 529 6000 www.edtheatres.com/studio ABERDEEN THE LEMON TREE WED 16 APRIL, 2.00PM 01224 641122 www.aberdeenperformingarts.com
www.aloadofstuffandnonsense.co.uk
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TANGLED www.puppetanimationfestival.org
TANGLED
NATHAN GRENO, BRYON HOWARD (USA), 2010 Duration: 100 mins Ages: PG
Walt Disney Pictures presents Tangled, one of the most hilarious, hair-raising tales ever told. When the kingdom’s most wanted - and most charming - bandit Flynn Rider hides out in a mysterious tower, he’s taken hostage by Rapunzel, a beautiful and feisty tower-bound teen with 70 feet of magical, golden hair. Flynn’s curious captor, in search of a ticket out of the tower in which she’s been locked for many years, strikes a deal with the handsome thief.
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Not just a pretty face; there’s meat on its bones and a song in its heart besides. This deserves a place up there with the best of Disney’s previous fairy tales Empire Magazine
RENFREWSHIRE PAISLEY ARTS CENTRE SAT 5 APRIL, 2:00PM 0300 300 1210 www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/onlinebooking
The unlikely duo sets off on an action-packed escapade, complete with a super-cop horse, an overprotective chameleon and a gruff gang of pub thugs. Tangled is a story of adventure, heart, humour and hair...lots of hair. Featuring unexpected heroes, calculating villains, laughter, action and hair - lots of hair - Disney’s Tangled is a comedy adventure for the whole family. www.disney.co.uk/tangled
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WRECK-IT RALPH www.puppetanimationfestival.org
WRECK-IT RALPH RICH MOORE (USA), 2012 Duration: 108 mins Ages: PG
Wreck-It Ralph longs to be as beloved as his game’s perfect Good Guy, Fix-It Felix. Problem is, nobody loves a Bad Guy. But they do love heroes... so when a modern, first-person shooter game arrives featuring tough-as-nails Sergeant Calhoun, Ralph sees it as his ticket to heroism and happiness.
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The most inventive and entertaining family movie I’ve seen this year, packed with wickedly smart humour and joyful animation Time
HIGHLAND MALLAIG AND MORAR COMMUNITY CENTRE FRI 18 APRIL, 2.30PM 01687 462633 www.facebook.com/mallaighall www.mmcca.btck.co.uk
He sneaks into the game with a simple plan – to win a medal - but soon wrecks everything, and accidentally unleashes a deadly enemy that threatens every game in the arcade. Ralph’s only hope? Vanellope von Schweetz, a young troublemaking glitch from a candy-coated cart racing game who might just be the one to teach Ralph what it means to be a Good Guy. But will he realize he is good enough to become a hero before it’s Game Over for the entire arcade?
www.disney.co.uk/wreck-it-ralph
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LITTLE PRINCESS GOLDTREE www.puppetanimationfestival.org
LITTLE PRINCESS GOLDTREE YUGEN PUPPET COMPANY (Scotland) Duration: 45 mins Ages: 4+
A wicked stepmother, a beautiful princess and an all knowing, all seeing magical trout – just the ingredients needed for a fairy tale. This Scottish version of Snow White, is told with hand carved puppets, striking shadow silhouettes and traditional story-telling, with an original soundtrack accompaniment. Yugen Puppet Company was set up in 1997, aiming to celebrate Scotland’s rich heritage of traditional stories through their retelling with skilful puppetry and magical, animated shadow theatre. Alison Monaghan has over twenty years of experience as a performer, puppeteer, puppet designer and maker, director and illustrator working with, among others, the National Theatre of Scotland, the MacRobert Arts Centre, Stirling, the Leicester Haymarket Theatre, and most recently Gerry Mulgrew’s production of Tam O’Shanter.
Alison Monaghan is most skilled at making her puppets live within her charming and imaginative productions Highland News
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NORTH AYRSHIRE IRVINE, HARBOUR ARTS CENTRE MON 31 MARCH, 10.30AM & 1.30PM 01294 274059 harbourarts@north-ayrshire.gov.uk www.harbourartscentre.com FIFE DUNFERMLINE, CARNEGIE HALL THU 3 APRIL, 11.00AM & 2.00PM 01383 602302 boxoffice.carnegie@onfife.com www.onfife.com SCOTTISH BORDERS Coldingham Public Hall Theatre FRI 4 APRIL, 3.00PM 018907 71852/07890 950845 Coldingham Post Office www.coldingham.info ROMANNO BRIDGE, NEWLANDS CENTRE THU 10 APRIL, 6:30PM 01968 660980 manager@newlandscentre.org.uk EDINBURGH WHALE ARTS AGENCY, SAT 5 APRIL, 2.30PM 0131 458 3267 tickets@whalearts.co.uk www.whalearts.co.uk OUT OF THE BLUE DRILL HALL , WED 9 APRIL, 10.30AM 0131 555 7100 www.outoftheblue.org.uk NORTH EDINBURGH ARTS CENTRE SAT 12 APRIL, 11.00AM 0131 315 2151 admin@northedinburgharts.co.uk www.northedinburgharts.co.uk SOUTH LANARKSHIRE HAMILTON, THE TOWNHOUSE, TUE 8 APRIL, 2.30PM 01698 452299 thetownhouse@southlanarkshireleisure.co.uk www.sllcboxoffice.co.uk ABERDEENSHIRE BANCHORY, WOODEND BARN, MON 14 APRIL, 2:00PM 01330 825431 mail@woodendbarn.com www.woodendbarn.com
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THE MAN WHO PLANTED TREES www.puppetanimationfestival.org
THE MAN WHO PLANTED TREES Puppet State Theatre Company
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It is very, very rare to find something that appeals as effortlessly to children and adults as this magical show *****
(SCOTLAND) Duration: 65 mins Ages: 7+
The Scotsman
This multi-sensory theatrical adaptation of Jean Giono’s environmental classic tells the inspiring story of a shepherd who plants a forest, acorn by acorn, transforming a barren wasteland. As much a touching tale as it is a hilarious puppet show, this beautiful, award-winning production shows us the difference one man (and his dog!) can make to the world.
EDINBURGH FESTIVAL THEATRE, THE STUDIO FRI 18 APRIL, 2:00PM 0131 529 6000 www.edtheatres.com/studio
One of Scotland’s leading puppeteers, Puppet State’s work has been acclaimed by audiences all over the world and we are delighted that the company is returning to the festival with one of its best-loved productions. www.puppetstate.com
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CINDERELLA www.puppetanimationfestival.org
CINDERELLA
shona reppe (SCOTLAND) Duration: 45 mins Ages: 5+
Everyday is a bad hair day for Cinderella... The classic fairytale is beautifully re-imagined by Shona Reppe in this highly visual award-winning production with secret hatches, hidden drawers and a handbag full of magic!
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A must-see experience. Cinderella gives its young audience the space to use their imagination. And will thrill any adult who is still prepared to use theirs The Stage
EDINBURGH FESTIVAL THEATRE, THE STUDIO SAT 19 APRIL, 2:00PM 0131 529 6000 www.edtheatres.com/studio
One of Scotland’s leading puppeteers, Shona Reppe’s work has been acclaimed by audiences all over the world and we are delighted that she is returning to the festival with one of her best-loved productions. Cinderella is supported by the Scottish Arts Council and Imaginate. www.shonareppe.co.uk After the performance join Puppet Animation Scotland at Cinderella’s Ball as we celebrate the Puppet Animation Festival’s 30th year. Enjoy Shona Reppe’s magical and much loved retelling of Cinderella, followed by birthday cake for afters. Dress to impress - we’ll be keeping an eye out for any lost glass slippers…
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