The Squid And The Sea

by Tatwood Puppets (of Newcastle)

11am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm

30 mins

What happens when you’re on holiday and a mischievous cephalopod washes up on the beach? ‘The Squid and the Sea’ will take you from eating calamari on the sands, to discovering hidden wonders in the ocean depths. Featuring a unique 16-foot giant squid puppet made by Judith Hope, music by Hannabiell Sanders, and direction from Kathleen Yore; Tatwood Puppets’ interactive, tentacle-filled clown and movement piece is sure to make a big splash on Newcastle’s streets.

Ocho The Octopus

by Tim Davies Design (of London)

12pm, 1.30pm, 3.30pm

30 mins

Ocho the Octopus is a huge 4m-high, 7m-wide puppet with digital LED lighting maximising the immediate wow-impact on spectators. At the same time, its delicate control mechanism enables the puppet to build spontaneous rapport with its audience. Lightweight and easy to manoeuvre by a single puppeteer, Ocho is nimble and responsive to those it meets with a soft skin, making it tactile and perfect for close contact.

Sunday 9th April

Ouseburn Farm

Featuring performances & activities by Bell & Bullock, Enter Edem, Glitzy Faces, Jesse Ward Bubbleologist, Judith Hope, Paul Dewhurst, Theatre Illumiere, Tim Davies & The Barrow Band

11am – 4pm