Current FULL LENGTH shows are MYSTERRASAUR and FABULOUS FOOTPRINTS
Current SHORT shows (approx. 15 minutes.) with accompanying workshops are ISLAND SHADOWS, JOURNEY TO THE TREETOPS, VOLCANO ISLAND and JOURNEY TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA
COMING SOON: Mrs Mantell’s Tooth
Past shows.
MY TREE
The adventure of TILLY the wooden puppet and TERUSTY the dilapidated perambulator. Having been mysteriously evacuated from their home and catapulted onto a dump, they decide to journey together into the forest to find TILLY’S original lime tree. On their travels they encounter a host of unusual characters: DAN the PAN and MISS JITTERS, who are trying to find their way to open the irascible DOOR that has lost his key. They run into the CARPENTER and a SUITCASE MAN bewildered by his preponderance of papers and memories. In this landscape of music, thrills, spills and Heath Robinsonesque surprises – danger lurks for the intrepid pair.
‘Brilliant performance’ ‘We thought it was an excellent show, lovely music and just the right length’
New Theatre Royal Portsmouth.
‘Very powerful story line with a clever ending- Excellent’
The Flavel, Dartmouth.
‘Loved the music and songs. It was nice to see the puppets afterwards’
Shepperton Village Hall.
‘Great puppets! Great music! Great set! Best of our season so far!’
Management Oldham Coliseum
‘Breath of fresh air. Wonderful show!’
Buxton puppet festival ‘09
FOREST of FABLES
This show from iDOLRiCH, well-known for their original style, and use of recycled materials has been wowing young and family audiences around the country. Every leaf shudders as the NORTH WIND puffs, in vain, to blow the traveller’s coat from his back. But when the SUN shines, the man removes it effortlessly and surprise puppet inhabitants come out to play in the fabulous forest! LION has problems with an annoying GNAT. FOX sniffs at tasty cheese and DONKEY, teetering on high heels, wants to be admired like LION! These are ancient tales from Aesop which still resonate today, performed with beautiful and inventive imagery.
“With mime, puppets, sound, a small amount of dialogue and live music, this enchanting show captures the audience.” – Primary Times
“What a delight, a very clever production.” Harrogate theatre
“Fantastic to see such a simply beautiful performance”! The Manager, The Junction Goole
“Very entertaining – the children were gripped throughout, loved the puppets and use of everyday things, charming and endearing – it’s a lovely show” . The Rose Theatre, Ormskirk