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22 MARCH to 24 APRIL www.puppetanimationfestival.org
PUPPET ANIMATION
FESTIVAL
2010
Scotland’s National Puppetry Festival
Argyll & Bute Angus Aberdeenshire Aberdeen Moray Highland
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PUPPET ANIMATION
FESTIVAL
2010
Scotland’s National Puppetry Festival
contents Festival Map . . . . . . . . . . p2 Performances . . . . . . p3-12 Workshops . . . . . . . . . . p13 Venues & Events . . p14-19 At a Glance . . . . . p20-21 Festival Partners . . . . . p22
Welcome to the UK’s oldest and largest annual performing arts event for children. Last year over 20,000 people enjoyed our events all over Scotland. During the Puppet Animation Festival performances and workshops take place throughout Scotland. To make it as easy as possible to find out whats on near you we have produced three regional brochures. You can also visit www.puppetanimationfestival.org, where you can discover more about the Festival. Once there, you can also use our search engine to see what is happening in your local area, as well as in other parts of the country.
The Puppet Animation Festival offers children and their families opportunities to be transported to magical worlds of makebelieve. Come to one of our many events and let your child take part in journeys and adventures where they can unlock and explore their imaginations. Simon Hart Artistic Director Emma Whitters Projects & Festivals Manager
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PUPPET ANIMATION SCOTLAND CUSTOM HOUSE, 35 REGENT QUAY ABERDEEN AB11 5BE 01224 575743 info@puppetanimation.org
How to use this Brochure The Performances and Workshops sections in the first half of the Brochure provide detailed descriptions of all our events, their durations and the ages they are most suitable for. At the bottom of each event entry there is a link to the correct page in the Venues and Events section, in the second half of the Brochure. The Venues and Events section contains all the necessary dates, times, addresses, ticket information and contact details that you will need. The Festival Map on Page 2 also provides a useful guide.
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Puppet Animation Scotland is a company limited by guarantee-SC022042, and is a registered charity-SC169132 D esi gn an d layout: Veronica Petrie (www.illustration.webeden.co.uk) Photographs as credited Prin ted: Thomson Colour Printers, Glasgow Published: Puppet Animation Scotland
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU FOLLOW THE SUGGESTED AGES FOR EACH EVENT TO MAXIMISE YOUR CHILD’S ENJOYMENT. THIS IS PROVIDED IN THE PROMINENT RED AND BLUE DOTS AT THE TOP OF EACH EVENT ENTRY.
Puppet Animation Scotland Puppet Animation Scotland is a strategic organisation funded by the Scottish Arts Council, and presents the Puppet Animation Festival, as well as manipulate, our festival of international visual
theatre for adults. We also provide a wide range of services to Scotland’s professional puppet theatre community and aspiring practitioners who are in the early stages of developing their careers in the sector. Visit our website www.puppetanimationfestival.org and you will find details about the training opportunities and funding schemes we offer, along with links to many other puppet theatre companies and useful organisations in the UK and beyond.
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02 Festival Map
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Argyll & Bute . . . . . . . . p14-15 Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p16 Aberdeenshire . . . . . . . . . . p17 Aberdeen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p18 Moray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p18 Highland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p19
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Performances
Rumpelstiltskin
4+
Ailie Cohen
Duration 40mins
03
The Princess And The Pea
2-6
Banyan Theatre Company
Duration 45mins The Fairytale Laundry is where - after a story is told - all the clothes, the knights and their armour, and the moon and the stars go for a bit of a polish. There’s so much work to be done! But who should turn up but Rumpelstiltskin, a funny wee man who is always ready to give a helping hand. With a cast of clothes pegs, a bulging wash basket and the odd colourful sock, Ailie Cohen returns with this delightful production “Ailie produces a startlingly imaginative feast...hugely enjoyable. Tremendous fun for all the family.” The Stage
Once upon a stormy night, while the wind and the rain were howling outside, the Royals were all tucked up warm in bed. Suddenly there was a knock at the door, and a very wet and untidy girl was brought inside... Become a part of this playful and comic story of a prince in search of a real princess, a clever queen, a girl who is not as she first appears, a tower of mattresses, and of course... a tiny pea. Banyan Theatre Company, one of England’s leading companies, presents The Polka Theatre production of this classic Hans Andersen story. “Very inventive stuff... the three year who accompanied this reviewer was quickly at ease and enthralled.” The Stage
Performances: Argyll & Bute p14-15, Aberdeenshire p17, Aberdeen p18
Performances: Aberdeenshire p17
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04 Performances
Red Riding Hood’s Magic Purse
3-7
Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre
Jack And The Beanstalk & Billy Goats Gruff
3-7
Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre
Duration 45mins
Duration 50mins
The Wicked Wolf plans to have “Grannie for lunch and Little Rosie for afternoon tea!”. Find out how Red Riding Hood’s Magic Purse saves the day in this delightful show from one of Scotland’s most well known puppetry companies.
Come and reach for the stars, or at least for a kingdom in the sky, where Jack might find his fortune! Will he dodge a rather angry giant and get safely home? Clydebuilt also presents the classic story about three hungry goats and a very grumpy Troll.... lots of trippety-trap and fun with these beautifully made cloth puppets.
“This piece of children’s theatre is truly magical. The puppet is so well choreographed that it closely resembled reality, so much so that the story couldn’t help but grow wings and fly. The theatre exploded with giggles as I sat there and gobbled up the visual treats.”
Baskets and boxes, clothes lines and washing are imaginatively transformed into hills and a beanstalk, rivers and castles, in this gentle and colourful production for younger children. “Brilliant, I’ll never view my ironing board in quite the same way ever again.”
Three Weeks At The Festival Fringe
Head Teacher, Newton Nursery, Dunblane
Performances:
Performances:
Argyll & Bute p14-15, Moray p18
Argyll & Bute p14-15, Aberdeenshire p17, Moray p18
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Myths Of The Vikings
5-12
Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre
Sigurd The Dragon Slayer
5-12
Folding Theatre Puppet Company
Duration 60mins
Duration 45mins
In the Beginning there was only ice and fire with the great emptiness of Ginnungagap in between...So begins the Creation of the World story told by the Norsemen of old. Gather around once more and hear stories of ODIN the King of the Gods, THOR and his mighty hammer and LOKI - the shape changer, adventurer and mischief maker.
Young Sigurd has a proud heritage but has never learned to fear anything or anyone. So he sets out to find someone who will teach him. After many adventures slaying dragons and rescuing maidens he finally meets Brunhilde, daughter of Odin. She teaches him the one emotion that no-one else could teach him - love!
Battle against Frost Giants, dodge magical beasts and enter into the excitement and danger of these stories, just as the children of the Norse once did.
Based on ancient Teutonic myths we follow Sigurd’s journey down the river Rhine as his inner path leads from brash and reckless childhood to experienced adult maturity.
“We really enjoyed “Vikings”
“Iain Halket is an engaging storyteller... ably assisted by a cast of beautifully made puppets.”
Larne Museum and Art Gallery, N Ireland
The Scotsman
Performances:
Performances:
Argyll & Bute p14-15, Aberdeenshire p17
Argyll & Bute p14-15, Aberdeenshire p17
Aberdeen p18, Moray p18
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06 Performances
Who’s Been Sitting In My Chair?
3-7
Freehand Theatre
Duration 50mins
A delightful and playful adaptation of this well known tale, with porridge and bears and onetwo-three chairs. A tale that’s not too BIG and not too small, but just right... Mind you, telling this story is not so easy when it’s wintertime and the bears just won’t wake up... zzzzzz... What do bears dream about? But spring in the air puts a spring in our steps and one little girl with golden hair is always a step ahead. And when Little Bear gets lost, we will all have to go on a bear hunt! A story for everyone who can count to three from one of England’s leading puppetry companies. “Freehand Theatre’s superb creations are a joy to see. They provide real and effective theatre.” Times Educational Supplement
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
3-6
Garlic Theatre
Duration 35mins A simple and elegant retelling of this well known story of three hungry goats and one very annoying Troll! Told with a gentle ecological message, watch out for the Dance Of The Goats, the flying Troll, and loads and loads of rubbish...Garlic Theatre creates a magical world to entrance and delight young audiences with puppets, live music and imaginative storytelling. “Fantastic, the adults loved watching the children’s faces and expressions as they were watching. A wonderful performance and puppets once again. Can’t wait until the next one!” Teacher, Lakenham First School, England
Performances:
Performances:
Aberdeenshire p17, Aberdeen p18, Highland p19
Argyll & Bute p14-15
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Alice And The White Rabbit
4-12
Indigo Moon Theatre
The Three Little Pigs & Other Tales
3-7
Kidgloves Puppets
Duration 50mins
Duration 45mins
Join Alice on her magical adventure as she chases the White Rabbit back in time on a fantastic spiralling journey into Wonderland. Watch her change in size in this dream-like yet interactive shadow adaption inspired by the famous tale by Lewis Carroll.
Why do animals often have adventures in threes? As well as the classic tale of one hungry wolf and three frightened pigs, Kidgloves presents Goldilocks and the Three Bears and The Three Billy Goats Gruff. Help chase Wilfred the Wolf away, watch the goats outwit the troll and join in with the singing at the house of the Bears.
On her journey she meets the Cheshire Cat, a two-legged dragon and the March Hare at the medieval Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. But beware the Queen of Hearts or you might just lose your head! “The children were all transfixed and clearly enjoyed the performance… they all enjoyed seeing how the puppets worked at the end of the show too.” General Manager, Venue Cymru, Llandudno. Wales
Other tales presented are: ‘The Fox and the Crow’ and ‘Mary the Contrary Dragon’. All are told in Kidgloves’ gentle and humorous style with colourful hand held puppets and plenty of audience participation. “The audience were engaged for the entire duration with lots of ‘what’s next’ as the curtain ends one tale for another to begin... an all round winner.” EdinburghGuide.com
Performances:
Performances:
Argyll & Bute p14-15
Argyll & Bute p14-15, Highland p19
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08 Performances
The Am-A-Zing Thing
5-11
Lempen Puppet Theatre
The Ugly Duckling
3-7
Major Mustard’s Travelling Show
Duration 55mins
Duration 50mins
What’s in the box? A strange and weird thing? Something terrible, or a thing of beauty? Storyteller Peter Grimm opens the box to find the Thing that takes him on an unusual journey which weaves its way through a medley of well known Brother Grimms’ tales, finally to unlock his imagination and free his stories.
Major Mustard is on tour with his musical Box of Delights when he meets a sad and grumpy little duckling. In this unusual and delightful version of Hans Christian Andersen’s tale, Major Mustard and the audience call on all their skills of song, music and story to cure the duckling’s sadness.
A truly original story told with puppets, acting and live music. Fun, inspiration and delight for all the family.
A regular and very welcome visitor to the Festival, Major Mustard presents another of his entertaining shows for all the family in his own unique way...a travelling show extraordinaire!
“Lempen always makes things magic - a very special quality.” Artistic Director, Ilkey Literature Festival
“One of the few puppet companies which has always maintained the highest standards of presentation, entertainment and craftsmanship.” Polka Children’s Theatre
Performances:
Performances:
Argyll & Bute p14-15
Argyll & Bute p14-15
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Small Worlds
6-11
Mimika Theatre
Duration 50mins
Oscar’s Amazing Space Adventure
4-12
Mousetale Puppets
Duration 50mins One day, one place, six interweaving stories. A non-verbal performance which takes place inside a unique and beautiful white canvas dome. Fusing computer generated animation and digital projection with miniature landscapes, puppets and a highly evocative soundtrack, this show is an unforgettable and special piece of visual theatre for young audiences and their families. “The production that moved me the most was Mimika Theatre’s Small Worlds... a magical story unfolded through film, visual theatre and puppetry... The wordless production had both the children and adults totally engaged and mesmerized.” Director, Arts Council Singapore
Oscar the Mouse loves adventures, so when a mysterious object lands in the garden shed, he can’t help investigating and before long he is caught up in the one adventure that every child dreams about... Along with his new friend, Zimmy, Oscar blasts off to search the universe for Quagroon rocks. Join the two friends as they learn all about the planets and the solar system before facing the Giant Ten-eyed Moon Slug on Planet Quagroon! “From the moment the children entered the hall they were transported to a different world...The best puppet show I’ve seen.” Venue Manager, Falkirk Town Hall
Performances:
Performances:
Argyll & Bute p14-15
Argyll & Bute p14-15, Aberdeenshire p17
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10 Performances
Tom Tit Tot
2-10
Objects Dart
The Frog Princess
3-7
The Puppet Lab
Duration 45mins
Duration 50mins
A puppeteer is happily going camping...until he discovers he has forgotten his tent! Luckily he has a big umbrella for shelter and woolly clothes to keep him warm...
Three royal brothers are ordered by their father, the King, to marry. Each prince must shoot an arrow high and far into the air, and must take as his bride whosoever finds and returns it. For the two eldest brothers their arrows are brought back by beautiful, perfect princesses.
A playful introduction to the art of mend-and –make-do leads to an exploration of wool making, which then quickly spins out of control...when the King - who desperately wants a new jumper - agrees to marry a girl who has caught his eye. She has to spin five skeins of wool a day until he has enough wool for a new jumper... if she can’t do it... it’s OFF WITH HER HEAD! “The characters are so expertly performed that after a while you forget that the old lady is really an old jumper, and the girl is made from a shoe, a pair of binoculars, and a scarf.”
But the third brother is surprised and dismayed when a frog brings back his arrow! But perhaps everything is not as it seems... A gentle and beautifully crafted adaptation of the well known Russian folk tale by one of Scotland’s leading companies. “Very impressed...the kids were talking about the show weeks later!” Promoter, New Deer Village Hall
Teacher, Streatham’s Girls School Performances:
Performances:
Angus p16, Aberdeenshire p17
Argyll & Bute p14-15, Aberdeenshire p17, Moray p18
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The Greatest Travelling Animal Circus Ever
5-12
Sokobauno
The Fisherman
4-11
Storybox Theatre
Duration 50mins
Duration 50mins Stroll up, stroll up! Come and see the Great Shannaz and his remarkably talented and invisible animals! Be amazed and delighted by tricks and turns and acrobatic stunts performed by this fabulous travelling troupe! Accompanied by inventor extraordinaire, Shirley Knot, as she unveils her latest unruly contraptions – a pedal-powered horsebox orchestra and the world’s first Invisiblizer this show features slight-of-hand puppetry, marvellous musical creations, amazing illusions and crazy kinetic inventions! “A lovely European atmosphere. Funny, warm and endearingly honest. The audience was completely engaged throughout.”
One of England’s leading puppeteers, and a very regular visitor to the Festival, Rod Burnett returns with a new solo production using his amazing ingenuity and formidable storytelling skills. A fisherman catches a talking fish...and lets it go...when his wife hears what happens everything starts to magically change...this stylish adaptation of the Brothers Grimm tale of the folly of greed will delight and enthral children and adults alike. “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
Angus Arts (Hotel Marionette, 2008)
Performances:
Performances:
Angus p16
Angus p16, Aberdeen p18
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12 Performances
Snegurotchka
5-12
The World Through Wooden Eyes
Duration 45mins
The Water Kelpie Of Loch Ness
5-12
Yugen Puppet Company
Duration 50mins From the land of Baba Yaga and the little wooden hut on chicken’s legs, Snegurotchka or the Snow Maiden - is one of Russia’s most popular and well known folk stories. An aged couple of toymakers from a small country village wish so much for a child that they decide to make one of their own... from snow. But although the couple are so overjoyed when the Snow Maiden magically comes to life, Snegurotchka, - the talk of the village - always remains alone and cut off from everyone... After the success last year of Two Little Pushkin Tales the company returns with this elegant adaptation using beautiful paper puppets to tell this classic story.
Taken from our rich heritage of folk tales about the Loch Ness monster - or water kelpie - the most famous Scottish creature of all has its own special story to tell. This is a tale about one man’s quest to seek out the beast, which in darker ancient times has been terrorising the local countryside. He outwits the shape-shifting water horse and takes away its powers, but in doing so he inherits strong and magical abilities of his own. This new production from one of Scotland’s leading companies uses soundscapes inspired by Gaelic song, gentle and engaging storytelling, beautifully created puppets and striking animation in this beautiful adaptation.
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“It was brilliant. The children were all completely taken in... the whole experience was uplifting.” Librarian, Dundee City Council
Performances:
Performances:
Angus p16
Argyll & Bute p14-15, Aberdeenshire p17
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Workshops
Instant Puppets:
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8+
Puppet Performance Workshop Angus Arts
Instant Puppets:
8+
Puppet Making Workshop Angus Arts
Duration 2 hours Ages 8 yrs + & Under 8s IF accompanied
Duration 2 hours Ages 8 yrs + & Under 8s IF accompanied
Using puppets made in our workshop, or puppets you already have, create unforgettable puppet performances. We can make props, sets, music, sound effects. We can conjure new worlds, characters and beasts beyond imagining, and then tell tales never before told.
Use a fascinating variety of materials and simple inventive techniques to create impressive and expressive characters, and present dynamic short shows. Angus Arts has been exploring puppet making with people of all ages for ten years. The results are always astonishing and exciting.
We will identify basic elements of puppet theatre and offer a wide variety of inspirations to build strong characters and stories, helping every puppet to find its voice and its adventure. Workshops cater for different levels of skill and experience, ensuring creative freedom within a planned structure. Please wear old clothes. “I really enjoyed making puppets...my puppet has started to speak to me...it lives! It is called Lolly.” Participant, Boddam Primary School
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. All materials are provided. Please wear old clothes. “Wonderful! The children were enraptured from the start…there was more creativity in these two hours than in an entire week.” Primary Teacher, St John Vianney School, Edinburgh
Workshops:
Workshops:
Angus p16
Angus p16
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14 Venues and Events ARGYLL & BUTE
ARGYLL & BUTE
GARELOCHHEAD GIBSON COMMUNITY CENTRE
EASDALE ISLAND COMMUNITY HALL
WED 31 MARCH
FRI 02 APRIL
4.00pm
Jack And The Beanstalk & The Three Billy Goats Gruff
ROTHESAY PAVILION 3.00pm
Myths Of The Vikings
Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre
Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre
Tickets: £4.00, one accompanying adult free 01436 810403 Refreshments available ARDFERN CRAIGNISH VILLAGE HALL
Tickets: £4.00. 01852 300113 By Oban arts.admin@easdale.org www.easdale.org/hall OBAN CORRAN HALLS SAT 03 APRIL
11.00am
The Am-A-Zing Thing
Jack And The Beanstalk & The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Lempen Puppet Theatre
Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre
THU 22 APRIL
WED 07 APRIL
THU 01 APRIL
Oscar’s Amazing Space Adventure
6.00pm
6.00pm
Mousetale Puppets
11.00am
The Three Little Pigs & Other Tales
Kidgloves Puppets
INFORMATION
INFORMATION Tickets: £5.00. 01631 567333 The Esplanade DUNOON QUEEN’S HALL
Folding Theatre
The Frog Princess
11.00am
Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre WED 14 APRIL
11.00am
Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre
INFORMATION Tickets: £4.00. 01700 504250 Argyle Street HELENSBURGH VICTORIA HALLS WED 07 APRIL
The Frog Princess
2.00pm
The Puppet Lab THU 08 APRIL
Red Riding Hood
2.00pm
Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre
Tickets: £6.00/£4.00 conc 01436 672224 Sinclair Street Also available from Helensburgh Swimming Pool TAYNUILT VILLAGE HALL
11.00am
Sigurd The Dragon Slayer
WED 14 APRIL
Red Riding Hood
INFORMATION
Tickets: £4.00/£3.00 conc To make a booking contact Diane Steele – 01852 500746 and leave a message. Or – cvharts@btinternet.com www.thebooth.co.uk
WED 07 APRIL
WED 07 APRIL
Myths Of The Vikings
INFORMATION
INFORMATION
ARGYLL & BUTE
THU 08 APRIL
The Ugly Duckling
2.00pm
Major Mustard’s Travelling Show 11.00am
The Puppet Lab
INFORMATION Tickets: £5.00. 01369 702800 Argyle Street
INFORMATION
Tickets: £4.00/£3.50 conc 01866 822192
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15 ARGYLL & BUTE MULL THEATRE MON 12 APRIL
3.00pm
Alice And The White Rabbit
Indigo Moon Theatre THU 15 APRIL
Rumpelstiltskin
3.00pm
Ailie Cohen
SAT 17 APRIL
Small
Mimika
11.00am, 12.30pm Worlds & 2.30pm
Tickets: £6.00/£4.00 conc 01688 302828 Druimfin, Tobermory MID ARGYLL ARTS ASSOCIATION@ LOCHGILPHEAD YOUTH CENTRE 2.30pm
Three Billy Goats Gruff
Garlic Theatre
INFORMATION
ISLAY, PORT ELLEN PRIMARY SCHOOL FRI 23 APRIL
The Water Kelpie Of Loch Ness
6.00pm
Yugen Puppet Company
INFORMATION
Tickets: £2.00 Buy on the door JURA HALL
INFORMATION
FRI 16 APRIL
ARGYLL & BUTE
Tickets: £4.00/£3.00 conc Pay at the door, all welcome Mid Argyll Youth Project Hall 50a Union Street
SAT 24 APRIL
The Water Kelpie Of Loch Ness
7.00pm
Yugen Puppet Company
INFORMATION Tickets: £2.00 To book tickets telephone Elaine – 01496 820 161/168
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16 Venues and Events ANGUS
ANGUS ANGUS ARTS @
ANGUS ARTS @ STRACATHRO HALL SAT 03 APRIL
STRACATHRO HALL 3.00pm
The Greatest Travelling Animal Circus Ever
Sokobauno Puppet Company MON 05 APRIL
The Fisherman
3.00pm
Storybox Theatre TUE 06 APRIL
Tom Tit Tot
Snegurotchka
Angus Arts SAT 03 APRIL
The World Through Wooden Eyes
INFORMATION Tickets: £5.00 £18.00 Family Ticket (4) Tickets: 01356 670304 or 01356 648 669 Show tickets only can also be purchased in person at Brechin & Montrose Libraries. Inchbare, near Brechin, B966 www.neatshows.org.uk
12.00pm
Puppet Making Workshop
Angus Arts 11.00am
Puppet Making Workshop
Angus Arts TUE 06 APRIL
3.00pm
10.00am
Puppet Making Workshop
MON 05 APRIL 11.00am
Objects Dart THU 08 APRIL
SAT 03 APRIL
2.00pm
Puppet Performance Workshop
Angus Arts WED 07 APRIL
11.00am
Make A Show In A Day*
Angus Arts THU 08 APRIL
11.00am
Puppet Performance Workshop
Angus Arts
INFORMATION Tickets: £5.00 £18.00 Family Ticket (4) *Make A Show In A Day - £10.00 Tickets: 01356 670304 or 01356 648 669 Show tickets only can also be purchased in person at Brechin & Montrose Libraries. Inchbare, near Brechin, B966 www.neatshows.org.uk
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17 ABERDEENSHIRE STRATHDON LONACH HALL SUN 28 MARCH
6.30pm
Who’s Been Sitting In My Chair?
Freehand Theatre SUN 18 APRIL
Oscar’s Amazing Space Adventure
6.30pm
Mousetale Puppets
INFORMATION
Tickets: £7.00/£5.00 conc £20.00 Family Tickets (4) 01975 651779 www.lonachhall.co.uk www.neatshows.org.uk
The Frog Princess
The Puppet Lab MON 05 APRIL
The Water Kelpie Of Loch Ness
Tom Tit Tot
2.00pm
2.00pm
Objects Dart
INFORMATION
NEW PITSLIGO PUBLIC HALL SUN 18 APRIL
7.00pm
Jack And The Beanstalk & The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Tickets: £5.00. 01330 825431 Burn O’ Bennie www.woodendbarn.co.uk www.neatshows.org
The Frog Princess
2.00pm
The Puppet Lab
Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre
INFORMATION
INFORMATION
Tickets: £5.00. 01771 644217 Fordyce Terrace Also available from The Chemist – 01771 644366 or Food For Thought. www.neatshows.org.uk NEWTONHILL BETTRIDGE CENTRE WED 31 MARCH
TULLYNESSLE & FORBES HALL SAT 24 APRIL
4.30pm
Ailie Cohen 2.00pm
Sigurd The Dragon Slayer
Oscar’s Amazing Space Adventure
Tickets: £5.00 £17.00 Family Ticket (4) 01771 653229 www.neatshows.org.uk
Rumpelstiltskin
2.00pm
Mousetale Puppets
Yugen Puppet Company WED 07 APRIL
NEW DEER PUBLIC HALL
SAT 17 APRIL 2.00pm
ABERDEENSHIRE
TUE 30 MARCH
Folding Theatre
BANCHORY WOODEND BARN MON 29 MARCH
ABERDEENSHIRE
INFORMATION Tickets: £4.00/£14.00 Family Ticket (4) 01569 731320 Coastal Park www.bettridgecentre.org.uk www.neatshows.org.uk
INFORMATION
Tickets: £5.00. 01975 562963 Available from Nicol’s Outdoor Store, Main Street, Alford www.neatshows.org.uk
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18 Venues and Events ABERDEEN
MORAY
MORAY
ABERDEEN LEMON TREE
BUCKIE LEGION HALL
SAT 27 MARCH
TUE 23 MARCH
Who’s Been Sitting In My Chair?
2.00pm
7.00pm
Jack And The Beanstalk & The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Freehand Theatre
Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre
TUE 06 APRIL
WED 21 APRIL
2.00pm
Myths Of The Vikings
Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre THU 08 APRIL
Rumpelstiltskin
2.00pm
Ailie Cohen SAT 10 APRIL
The Fisherman
2.00pm
Storybox Theatre
INFORMATION Tickets: £5.00 (plus 50p booking fee) 01224 641122 5 West North Street www.boxofficeaberdeen.com
7.00pm
Myths Of The Vikings
Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre
INFORMATION Tickets: £4.00 or three for £10.00 01343 829026 Available from Taylor’s Pharmacy, High Street, in person, or contact: 01542 831116 www.neatshows.org.uk
LOSSIEMOUTH WAREHOUSE THEATRE WED 31 MARCH
Red Riding Hood
Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre
INFORMATION
Tickets: Please contact venue for all ticket and disabled access information 01343 814004, Pitgaveny Quay Or – www.thewarehousetheatre.co.uk www.thebooth.co.uk CRAIGELLACHIE VILLAGE HALL SAT 24 APRIL
BUCKIE HIGH SCHOOL WED 31 MARCH
The Frog Princess
2.00pm
2.00pm
2.00pm
Jack And The Beanstalk & The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre
The Puppet Lab
INFORMATION INFORMATION Tickets: £4.00 or three for £10.00 01542 831423 Available from Taylor’s Pharmacy, High Street, in person, or contact: 01542 831116 www.neatshows.org.uk
Tickets: £3.50 £12.00 for four To book tickets telephone Kerry – 01340 871 457
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19 HIGHLAND INVERNESS THE BIKE SHED SAT 17 APRIL
2.00pm
The Three Little Pigs & Other Tales
Kidgloves Puppets
INFORMATION
Tickets: £2.00. 01463 240085 23 Grant Street MALLAIG & MORAR COMMUNITY CENTRE THU 25 MARCH
Who’s Been Sitting In My Chair?
10.15am
Freehand Theatre
INFORMATION Tickets: £3.50 on the door 01687 460039 West Bay
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20 Performances At A Glance PERFORMANCE
AREA COLOUR REF (see map p02)
RUMPELSTILTSKIN THE STORYTELLER WHO FORGOT THE PRINCESS & THE PEA RED RIDING HOOD JACK AND THE BEANSTALK & THE BILLY GOATS GRUFF MYTHS OF THE VIKINGS BOOKED SIGURD THE DRAGONSLAYER WHO’S BEEN SITTING IN MY CHAIR? THE THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF ALICE & THE WHITE RABBIT THE THREE LITTLE PIGS & OTHER TALES THE AM-A-ZING THING LAPIN WANTS BREAKFAST THE UGLY DUCKLING SMALL WORLDS OSCAR’S AMAZING SPACE ADVENTURE TOM TIT TOT THE FROG PRINCESS THE GREATEST TRAVELLING ANIMAL CIRCUS EVER THE FISHERMAN TWINE SNEGUROTCHKA TWO LITTLE PUSHKIN TALES THE WATER KELPIE OF LOCH NESS
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Workshops At A Glance WORKSHOP
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AREA COLOUR REF (see map p02)
INSTANT PUPPETS: Puppet Performance Workshop INSTANT PUPPETS: Puppet Making Workshop MERMAIDS & PIRATES: Puppet Making Workshop SOCK IT TO ‘EM: Puppet Making Workshop ANIMATING WORKSHOP ROD PUPPET MAKING WORKSHOP
Visit www.puppetanimationfestival.org to find out more information about all our events in the Festival throughout Scotland as well as a helpful Daily Diary. To request a different area Festival brochure telephone: 01224 575743.
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FESTIVAL partners
PUPPET ANIMATION SCOTLAND, CUSTOM HOUSE, 35 REGENT QUAY, ABERDEEN AB11 5BE t 01224 575743 e info@puppetanimation.org w www.puppetanimationfestival.org