PUPPET ANIMATION FESTIVAL
2–26 APRIL 2011
WWW.PUPPETANIMATIONFESTIVAL.ORG
SCOTLAND’S NATIONAL PUPPETRY FESTIVAL
Welcome Welcome to the Puppet Animation Festival, Scotland’s National Puppetry Festival and the UK’s largest and oldest theatre festival for children. The 2011 programme features our usual mixture of much loved fairytales like Jack and the Beanstalk (Jack) and Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Wolf Tales) as well as new adventures with colourful characters from shows like Cloud Man and The Last Miner. Performances take place across Scotland in all sorts of venues and you can use this brochure to discover what’s taking place in your community. You can also visit the Festival website to find out what’s on at www.puppetanimationfestival.org. We invite you to come along to one of our many events and let your child’s imagination come out to play! SIMON HART Artistic Director EMMA WHITTERS Projects & Festivals Manager
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Contents PERFORMANCES PAGES 4–15
WORKSHOPS PAGE 15–16 • Descriptions and details
LISTINGS PAGES 18-29 • By region: dates, times, venue details, ticket information and contact details
WHO’S BEEN SITTING IN MY CHAIR? FREEHAND THEATRE
Performances CLOUD MAN • PAGE 5 THE STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER • PAGE 5 THE DRAGON OF KRAKOW • PAGE 6 THE DIVING BELLE • PAGE 6 CALL OF THE LOONBIRD • PAGE 7 THAT’S RUBBISH • PAGE 7 THE SNOW QUEEN • PAGE 8 WHO’S BEEN SITTING IN MY CHAIR? • PAGE 8 LITTLE RED ROBIN HOOD • PAGE 9 THE FROG PRINCE AND OTHER TALES • PAGE 9 LAPIN WANTS BREAKFAST • PAGE 10 SMALL WORLDS • PAGE 10 OSCAR AND THE HIGHLAND CASTLE • PAGE 11 WILLIE THE WICKED WOLF • PAGE 11 WOLF TALES • PAGE 12 THE LOST SOCK PRINCESS • PAGE 12 CIRCUS INVISIBLE • PAGE 13 JACK • PAGE 13 THE LAST MINER • PAGE 14 TAMLIN • PAGE 14 ZENWING PUPPETS • PAGE 15
CLOUD MAN AILIE COHEN Duration: 45mins • Age range: 4-7
Cloudia has always had her head in the clouds. She is a cloud expert and all her life has dreamt of seeing a Cloud Man. They are extremely rare creatures who live a quiet life high up in the sky. Follow the clues to the summit of Cloud Mountain where the views are always surprising. Featuring a blend of puppetry, storytelling and sumptuous visuals.
‘A startlingly imaginative feast.’ The Scotsman (Rumpelstiltskin) PERFORMANCES IN:
THE STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER BANYAN THEATRE Duration: 45mins • Ages: 3-8+
There once was a remarkable tin soldier who fell in love with a beautiful paper dancer and then tumbled out of a window, so beginning a perilous journey into the unknown… This playful retelling of Hans Andersen’s poetic story uses light, simple materials and objects that are skilfully transformed through puppetry, to create a theatrical experience that will engage and touch young hearts and minds.
Best Children’s Show Time Out Theatre Awards PERFORMANCES IN: ABERDEENSHIRE, P19 ARGYLL & BUTE, P21 EAST LOTHIAN, P23
ANGUS, P20 ARGYLL & BUTE, P21 DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY, P23 EAST LOTHIAN, P23 EDINBURGH, P24 FIFE, P26 HIGHLAND, P27 NORTH AYRSHIRE, P27 SOUTH LANARKSHIRE, P29 STIRLING, P29
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THE DRAGON OF KRAKOW CLIVE CHANDLER AND COMPANY Duration: 60mins • Ages: 8+
THE DIVING BELLE CLYDEBUILT PUPPET THEATRE Duration: 40 mins • Age Range: 3-7
Featuring original music and stunning visuals, this Polish legend begins with an egg and ends with an explosion. A monstrous dragon comes to life and sets out to wreak havoc but a clever young shoemaker saves the day.
Tide in, tide out. There’s a secret being revealed once a day!
Two workers enter a room and uncover the beginnings of an old story. As it unfolds they become caught up in the middle of it, making clever use of the objects around them to bring it to life in a series of magical transformations. Sometimes scary and frequently funny. Often loud then suddenly soft. Always full of surprises and sure to leave you with a smile.
‘An intriguing and magical show – you never know what is going to happen next; the children were spellbound.’ Director, Newhampton Arts Centre PERFORMANCES IN: ARGYLL & BUTE, P21
A snapshot into the magical world of Belle’s Carousel Café, Tom the lighthouse keeper and the glittering undersea world that surrounds these friends. Tom fishes by the jaggedy rocks and watches the ships by night. Belle makes such delicious ice cream and serves it to the passing customers. Everything seems fine and dandy, until one day a storm brews up and Belle must reveal her magical secret… A beautiful story of friendship, told with table top puppets, original music and a large dollop of ice cream!
‘This piece of children’s theatre is truly magical. The puppets are fantastically well crafted.’ Three Weeks Fringe Guide (Red Riding Hood’s Magic Purse) PERFORMANCES IN: ARGYLL & BUTE, P21 EDINBURGH, P24 FIFE, P26 NORTH AYRSHIRE, P27 SCOTTISH BORDERS, P28
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CALL OF THE LOONBIRD CLYDEBUILT PUPPET THEATRE Duration: 55mins • Ages: 5-12+
A truly magical story that follows the eventful life of one man. In his youth he rescues a Loonbird, a bird of great wisdom, who later helps him on his own journey through life. Follow the journey of Little Eagle from a small boy to adult through adversity, illness and later success. This is a tale about the triumph of wisdom over intolerance and the nurturing of understanding between difference cultures.
‘A fantastic show, with superb scenery and lighting. A display of shadow puppetry that must have sent children’s imaginations to a new level – it was absolutely superb.’
THAT’S RUBBISH DRAGONFLY DREAMING PUPPET THEATRE Duration: 50mins • Ages: 3-11
Based on the simple principles of ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’, this is a puppet show which uses the thoughts and feelings of puppets made from plastic bags, discarded fruit and thrown away milk bottles to tell a story of how we deal with our waste. Performed from inside a giant skip, these characters, along with a resident rat, go on a mission to save themselves from drowning in the sea of waste we throw away every day. Join Skiprat and his rubbish characters as they take us on a litter strewn journey from polystyrene to potato skins, via the supermarket, a compost bin and the local dump! This play aims to cut out the junk, keep all the good bits and introduce new ideas from the same old rubbish!
‘I liked when the skip folded down and all the rubbish spilled out.’
Primary pupil, Hoddom Primary School
Meg Urquhart – Kids Fest, 2007
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ABERDEENSHIRE, P19 ARGYLL & BUTE, P21 FIFE, P26 GLASGOW, P27 SOUTH LANARKSHIRE, P29
ARGYLL & BUTE, P21 EDINBURGH, P24 MORAY, P27 SCOTTISH BORDERS, P28
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THE SNOW QUEEN FOLDING THEATRE Duration: 45mins • Ages: 5-11
Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved fairy tale, Folding Theatre’s new show is a treat for all ages. Little Gerda loses her playmate Kai to the Snow Queen. So she sets out on an epic adventure to save him. Along the way she meets and befriends a bewildering variety of people and animals before finally reaching the wintery northern tundra. Dealing with love, loss, endurance and triumph, the Snow Queen is one of Andersen’s best known stories. The Folding Theatre brings the story magically to life in its distinctive style.
‘An engaging storyteller… ably assisted by a cast of beautifully made puppets.’ The Scotsman
PERFORMANCES IN: ABERDEEN CITY, P19 ABERDEENSHIRE, P19 ANGUS, P20 ARGYLL & BUTE, P21 EDINBURGH, P24 MORAY, P27 RENFREWSHIRE, P28 SOUTH LANARKSHIRE, P29
WHO’S BEEN SITTING IN MY CHAIR? FREEHAND THEATRE Duration: 50mins • Ages: 3-7+
A delightful and playful interpretation of a well-known tale - with porridge and bears and one-two-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 won’t wake up – Zzzzz – what do bears dream about? But Spring in the air puts a spring in all our steps and one little girl with golden hair is always a step ahead. And when Small Bear gets lost, we all have to go on a bear hunt! With original music, this play is for everyone who can count to three!
‘Freehand Theatre’s superb creations are a joy to see. They provide real and effective theatre.’ Times Educational Supplement PERFORMANCES IN: ABERDEENSHIRE, P19 EAST LOTHIAN, P23 EDINBURGH, P24 RENFREWSHIRE, P28 SCOTTISH BORDERS, P28
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LITTLE RED ROBIN HOOD GARLIC THEATRE Duration: 45mins • Ages: 4+
THE FROG PRINCE AND OTHER TALES KIDGLOVES PUPPETS Duration: 45mins • Ages: 4+
‘What big eyes you have sheriff... sorry...grandma...’
Spoilt Princess Stephanie is on the lookout for a handsome Prince. Meanwhile, the Golden Ball she has taken from the Palace without permission drops down a well. In order to get it back, Princess Stephanie finds herself having to promise to kiss a frog...a promise she has no intention of keeping!
A merry mix up in the forest involving glove puppets, false teeth and a frying pan. Why is Robin Hood wearing girls clothes and what is lurking behind the trees? Is that the Sherriff of Nottingham or the big bad wolf? Two classic tales are interwoven in a fast and funny family show. Garlic Theatre entertain audiences with generous helpings of slapstick, clowning and musical delights.
‘Truly funny and captivating …a holy fool of a performer.’ Beverley Puppet Festival PERFORMANCES IN: ABERDEEN CITY, P19 ABERDEENSHIRE, P19 EDINBURGH, P24 PERTH & KINROSS, P28
Will she mend her ways and what will be the reward? This and other tales, including ‘The Three Little Pigs’ are all told in Kidgloves’ gentle and humourous style, presented from a booth with colourful hand held puppets and plenty of opportunities for audience participation.
‘The audience are engaged for the entire duration...an all round winner.’ edinburghguide.com
PERFORMANCES IN: EAST LOTHIAN, P23 PERTH & KINROSS, P28 RENFREWSHIRE, P28
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LAPIN WANTS BREAKFAST LE PETIT MONDE Duration: 40mins • Ages: 3-7+
Tania is just back from Paris. In her suitcase she has brought back her tiny French garden where Lapin, a little French rabbit lives. And he really, really wants his breakfast. But he will only eat ONE THING!...What could it be? To find out, join Lapin in his very hungry quest. With the help of his friends – and you – he might just get what he wants... A fun tabletop show with French keywords carefully scattered throughout, creating a story for all budding young French speakers and Lapin lovers.
‘The girls were absolutely captivated.’ Teacher, St George School PERFORMANCES IN: ABERDEENSHIRE, P19 FIFE, P26 WEST LOTHIAN, P29
SMALL WORLDS MIMIKA THEATRE Duration: 50mins • Ages: 5-11
Step inside the small world of Mimika Theatre’s white canvas dome and into a beautiful intimate environment. Meet five characters – a bug, a goose, a fox, a cat and a six year old girl – and watch their enchanting wordless stories unfold. Small Worlds is a genuinely unique integration of puppetry and animation, creating an unforgettable and special theatrical experience for young audiences and their families.
‘A magical story unfolded through film, visual theatre and puppetry...The wordless production had both children and adults totally engaged and mesmerized.’
Singapore International Children’s Festival PERFORMANCES IN: ABERDEENSHIRE, P19 EAST LOTHIAN, P23 STIRLING, P29
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OSCAR AND THE HIGHLAND CASTLE MOUSETALE PUPPETS Duration: 50mins • Ages: 4+
It’s 1307. Scotland lies defeated and Robert the Bruce is hiding from the English... Answering a call for help, Oscar the Mouse leaves his attic home and heads for Loch Ness where he finds Incy Wincy Spider among the ruins of an old castle. Mysteriously swept back in time, Oscar joins Incy’s campaign to free the castle from English rule and restore Scotland’s independence! Mousetale imaginatively retells one of Scotland’s most evocative folk tales with wit and charm, using a combination of ultraviolet effects, shadow puppetry and upbeat music. A truly memorable and inspirational performance.
WILLIE THE WICKED WOLF OVER THE TOP PUPPETS Duration: 45mins • Ages: 5+
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, which breathes wild new life into the traditional seaside booth style of puppetry, which everyone will love and enjoy! PERFORMANCES IN: ARGYLL & BUTE, P21 EDINBURGH, P24 PERTH & KINROSS, P28
‘Mousetale Puppets never fails to produce shows which are spectacular, funny and engaging for audiences young and old. Thoroughly enjoyable and a magical experience every time.’ Director, Gilmorehill G12, Glasgow PERFORMANCES IN: ABERDEEN CITY, P19 ARGYLL & BUTE, P21 EDINBURGH, P24 GLASGOW, P27 PERTH & KINROSS, P28 SOUTH LANARKSHIRE, P29
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WOLF TALES PICKLED IMAGE Duration: 45mins • Ages: 5+
Little Red Riding Hood is out on stage telling the world the same old story about Grandma and the Big Bad Wolf, blah, blah, blah! Come backstage and meet Mr B.B. Wolf, renowned thespian and notorious villain, as he takes a break between scenes to set the record straight. Is Red Riding Hood as innocent as she seems? Is Grandma as sweet as she claims? And as for those three little pigs… Pickled Image uses puppetry, shadows and songs to create a spectacular and hilarious exposé of the truth behind these classic fairy tales for the whole family. For all big kids over 5 who love a tasty tail. Are you afraid of the Big, Bad Wolf?
THE LOST SOCK PRINCESS PUPPET LAB Duration: 50mins • Ages: 3-7+
Who wants to be different? Wear odd clothes? Have a pet sock? Wear a red crown...? Meet the Lost Sock Princess! If you ever wondered why there are so many odd socks in the world, find out NOW! A gentle and engaging tale told by one of Scotland’s leading puppetry companies with the help of lots of socks! PERFORMANCES IN: ABERDEENSHIRE, P19 EAST LOTHIAN, P23 EDINBURGH, P24 FIFE, P26 MORAY, P27 SOUTH LANARKSHIRE, P29
‘The seamless, witty narrative and the funny asides create an entertaining performance for adults and children alike.’ Bristol 24/7 Magazine PERFORMANCES IN: EDINBURGH, P24 STIRLING, P29 12
CIRCUS INVISIBLE SOKOBAUNO Duration: 50mins • Ages: 4+
JACK STORYBOX THEATRE Duration: 50mins • Ages: 4-11
The Great Shanaz and Shirley Not present their truly unruly travelling troupe of invisible animals. Watch in wonder as the Heavyweight Hamster of the World, a mind reading goldfish and a tap dancing piglet perform their bizarre circus acts. These eye-boggling stunts will delight and bamboozle one and all!
“Everyone said that Jack was stupid. Why? Because he sold a cow for five beans….”
Enjoy sleight of hand puppetry, kinetics, magic and an original live sound track played out on a unique pedal-powered musical contraption.
Internationally acclaimed storyteller and puppeteer Rod Burnett weaves a tall tale of high adventure. With a Celtic harp, Irish bodhrán and tabletop puppets he tells a story of enchantment and magic, of cruelty and humour, ingenuity and triumph over gigantic adversity! “Everyone said that Jack was clever. Why?” See the show and find out!
‘It was an absolute delight and was delivered with charm, imagination and humour.’
This is theatrical storytelling at its very best: every child and adult, parent and teacher will love it!
PERFORMANCES IN:
The Guardian
Audience Member, Dunfermline.
ARGYLL & BUTE, P21 FIFE, P26
‘Children sat enchanted... wide eyed and open mouthed.’ ‘Thoughtful, unafraid, empathetic, endlessly imaginative theatre for the young.’ The Scotsman PERFORMANCES IN: ABERDEEN CITY, P19 ABERDEENSHIRE, P19 EDINBURGH, P24 SCOTTISH BORDERS, P28
THE LAST MINER TORTOISE IN A NUTSHELL Duration: 45mins • Ages: 7+
Under your feet lies a secret, a place full of shadows and memories, the home of a forgotten soul: The Last Miner. For years one man has lived underground in the place he used to work, hiding from his memories and the constantly changing world above. But as the roof of his home begins to collapse and his past comes flooding back, he’ll be left with a choice. Should he stay down below? Or come back up into the world he left so long ago? Using puppetry, light and shadow and an innovative soundscape, The Last Miner is an immersive and original tale remembering an amazing life amongst the coal dust.
‘This young Scottish company has created a very special production...The Last Miner is a profoundly moving and thoughtful piece of puppet theatre.’ Animations Online
TAMLIN YUGEN PUPPETS Duration: 45mins • Ages: 5+
Tamlin thinks there is nothing he cannot do and no one he cannot woo. But he soon learns that life is not that simple. Captured by the fairy queen and taken into the fairy hill to dwell, Tamlin has no hope of escape until he meets Janet. With her help he has one chance to break the spell and return to the real world. This traditional Scottish story is told with simple clarity using beautiful driftwood puppets, striking shadow images, an original soundtrack of Scottish music and digital animation.
‘The children were engrossed and full of anticipation. The show captured the children’s imagination.’ Wombles Pre-Five Centre, East Kilbride PERFORMANCES IN: EDINBURGH, P24 SCOTTISH BORDERS, P28
PERFORMANCES IN: ABERDEEN CITY, P19 ANGUS, P20 EAST LOTHIAN, P23 FIFE, P26 MIDLOTHIAN, P27 PERTH & KINROSS, P28 14
TRAVELLER’S FOLLIES ZENWING PUPPETS Duration: 50mins • Ages: 5+ A comedy puppet show about travelling entertainers set to the rhythm and the passion of the tango, with the odd Highland jig thrown in and a suitcase full of beautiful scenery. A travelling magician and world-touring diva want to entertain the hotel guests. As they try to outdo each other, a clumsy porter has his own plans. The three large and lively characters become involved in a murder mystery before a happy ending brings them all together in a very surprising way... PERFORMANCES IN: MORAY, P27
Workshops INSTANT PUPPETS ANGUS ARTS Duration: 2 hours • Ages: all ages (under 8s must be accompanied)
FAIRIES & DRAGONS PUPPET MAKING FLOTSAM & JETSAM Duration: 2 hours • Ages: 5–10
From fantasy to finale, make a scene with a stunning puppet. Use a fascinating variety of materials and simple inventive techniques to create impressive expressive characters and dynamic short shows.
Storytelling, puppet-making, role-playing and games. Make your very own flouncy fairy or fearsome dragon! Lots of sparkly, swirly fabric, wool, ribbons and sharp teeth to use! After the puppet-making listen to some funny, lively stories and bring them to life with your puppets.
WORKSHOPS IN:
WORKSHOPS IN:
ANGUS, P20
ARGYLL & BUTE, P21 EDINBURGH, P24
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Workshops A SHADY BUSINESS: SHADOW PUPPET MAKING FRANCISCA MORTON Duration: 2 hours • Ages 8+ Enter the exciting realm of shadows and light and learn to create arresting images through the power of shadow projection. Simple card cutting techniques create intriguing characters and sets when projected as bold shadows. WORKSHOPS IN: EDINBURGH, P24
FUNKY PUPPETS PUPPET STEW Duration: 1 hour 30 mins • Ages 3+ Puppet-stew bring puppets to you in their now legendary funky puppet making workshops! Participants are free to create whatever weird, wacky and wonderful characters they can dream up. All you need to bring is a smile and your imagination. WORKSHOPS IN: EDINBURGH, P24
ANIMATION WORKSHOP THOMAS HICKS Duration: Two days • Ages 12+ As part of our Festival programme we are pleased to present a series of two day practical animation workshops at each of the 5Arts Group community venues in Edinburgh. During the workshop leading animator Thomas Hicks will introduce participants to a variety of simple and effective animation skills and techniques, leading to the making of a short animated film. Participants must be over 12 and have an interest in animation skills. They will need to attend both days, provide their own lunch, and be brought to and picked up from the workshop venue. WORKSHOPS IN: EDINBURGH, P24
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Venues & Events ABERDEEN CITY • PAGE 19 ABERDEENSHIRE • PAGE 19 ANGUS • PAGE 20 ARGYLL & BUTE • PAGE 21 DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY • PAGE 23 EAST LOTHIAN • PAGE 23 EDINBURGH • PAGE 24 FIFE • PAGE 26 GLASGOW • PAGE 27 HIGHLANDS • PAGE 27 MIDLOTHIAN • PAGE 27 MORAY • PAGE 27 NORTH AYRSHIRE • PAGE 27 PERTH & KINROSS • PAGE 28 RENFREWSHIRE • PAGE 28 SCOTTISH BORDERS • PAGE 28 SOUTH LANARKSHIRE • PAGE 29 STIRLING • PAGE 29 WEST LOTHIAN • PAGE 29
SMALL WORLDS
ABERDEEN CITY
MIMIKA THEATRE FRI 15 APR, 10.30AM, 12.00PM, 2.30PM, 4.00PM
LEMON TREE 5 West North Street 01224 641 122 www.boxofficeaberdeen.com Tickets: £6.00+60p booking fee Buy for 4 shows and get the 5th free
FINZEAN HALL 01330 850674 melshand.artist@gmail.com Tickets: Free
OSCAR AND THE HIGHLAND CASTLE
WHO’S BEEN SITTING IN MY CHAIR? FREEHAND THEATRE TUE 19 APR, 11.00AM
MOUSETALE PUPPETS TUE 5 APR, 2.00PM
HADDO HOUSE 0844 493 2179 haddo@nts.org.uk www.nts.org.uk www.neatshows.org.uk Tickets: £6.00/£5.00 Family: £20.00
THE SNOW QUEEN FOLDING THEATRE THU 7 APR, 2.00PM
THE LAST MINER
TORTOISE IN A NUTSHELL SAT 9 APR, 2.00PM
THAT’S RUBBISH
DRAGONFLY DREAMING SUN 10 APR, 2.00PM
JACK
STORYBOX THEATRE TUE 12 APR, 2.00PM
LITTLE RED ROBIN HOOD GARLIC THEATRE THU 14 APR, 2.00PM
ABERDEENSHIRE
NEW PITSLIGO PUBLIC HALL 01771 653 229 www.neatshows.org.uk Available from Chemists and John Smith Bakers Tickets: £4.00
LITTLE RED ROBIN HOOD
BANFF CASTLE 01261 815 325 banffcastle@yahoo.co.uk www.banffcastle.org.uk www.neatshows.org.uk Tickets: £5.00/£4.00 Family of four: £16.00
GARLIC THEATRE WED 13 APR, 2.00PM NEW DEER PUBLIC HALL 01771 644 217 – Chemist 01771 644 366 – Food for Thought www.neatshows.org.uk Tickets: £5.00
THAT’S RUBBISH WORKSHOP
THE LOST SOCK PRINCESS
DRAGONFLY DREAMING SAT 9 APR, 10.30AM
PUPPET LAB WED 6 APR, 6.30PM
THAT’S RUBBISH
DRAGONFLY DREAMING SAT 9 APR, 2.00PM
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THE SNOW QUEEN
ABERDEENSHIRE continued MONYMUSK VILLAGE HALL 01467 651 394 and leave a message or buy tickets on the door Tickets: £2.00 (adult)/£4.00 (child) School/playgroup: £3.00 per child with free accompanying adult
LAPIN WANTS BREAKFAST LE PETIT MONDE WED 20 APR, 11.00AM
BANCHORY WOODEND BARN 01330 825 431 www.woodendbarn.co.uk www.neatshows.org.uk
THE SNOW QUEEN FOLDING THEATRE MON 4 APR, 2.00PM Tickets: £5.00
JACK
FOLDING THEATRE FRI 22 APR, 6.30PM
PORTSOY SALMON BOTHY 01261 842 307, 01261 842 951 or at the Portsoy Ice Cream Shop www.neatshows.org.uk Tickets: £5.00 Family of four: £16.00
THE STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER BANYAN THEATRE WED 6 APR, 4.00PM
ANGUS STRACATHRO HALL Inchbare All tickets: 01356 670 304/01356 648 669 Show tickets only: Newsplus on St David’s Street, Brechin and Edzell Post Office www.neatshows.org.uk Tickets: £5.00 Family of four: £18.00
STORYBOX THEATRE MON 11 APR, 2.00PM Tickets: £5.00
THE LAST MINER
LITTLE RED ROBIN HOOD
THE SNOW QUEEN
TORTOISE IN A NUTSHELL FRI 8 APR, 7.00PM
GARLIC THEATRE TUE 23 APR, 2.00PM Tickets: £5.00
FOLDING THEATRE SAT 9 APR, 3.00PM
LAPIN WANTS BREAKFAST
LE PETIT MONDE TUE 26 APR, 9.45AM & 11.30AM Tickets: £5; £4 for school groups
CLOUD MAN
AILIE COHEN SUN 10 APR, 3.00PM
INSTANT PUPPETS WORKSHOP ANGUS ARTS FRI 8 APR, 2.00PM SAT 9 APR, 11.00AM SUN 10 APR, 11.00AM MON 11 APR, 11.00AM, 2.00PM
STRATHDON LONACH HALL 01975 651 779 www.neatshows.org.uk www.lonachhall.co.uk Tickets: £5.00 Family of four: £18.00
THE STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER BANYAN THEATRE THU 7 APR, 6.30PM
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ARGYLL & BUTE ARDFERN, CRAIGNISH VILLAGE HALL 01852 500 746 and leave a message cvh.artsevents@gmail.com www.thebooth.co.uk Tickets: £4.00/£3.00
EASDALE ISLAND COMMUNITY HALL 01852 300 113 arts.admin@easdale.org www.easdale.org/hall Tickets: £4.00
THAT’S RUBBISH
DRAGONFLY DREAMING FRI 22 APR, 3.00PM ROTHESAY PAVILION Argyle Street 01700 504 250 Tickets: £4.00
CIRCUS INVISIBLE
SOKOBAUNO FRI 22 APR, 6.00PM
DRAGON OF KRAKOW
CLIVE CHANDLER AND COMPANY TUE 26 APR, 6.00PM
THE DIVING BELLE
CLYDEBUILT PUPPET THEATRE TUE 5 APR, 11.00AM
MULL THEATRE Druimfin, Tobermory 01688 302 828 Tickets: £8.00/£5.00
WILLIE THE WICKED WOLF
THE STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER
OBAN CORRAN HALLS The Esplanade 01631 567 333 Tickets: £4.00
OVER THE TOP PUPPETS THU 14 APR, 11.00AM
BANYAN THEATRE MON 4 APR, 3.00PM
CLOUD MAN
OSCAR AND THE HIGHLAND CASTLE
AILIE COHEN TUE 12 APR, 3.00PM
MOUSETALE PUPPETS SAT 2 APR, 2.00PM
DRAGON OF KRAKOW
CLIVE CHANDLER AND COMPANY MON 25 APR, 3.00PM HELENSBURGH VICTORIA HALLS Sinclair Street 01436 673 275 Tickets: £6.00/£4.00
WILLIE THE WICKED WOLF OVER THE TOP WED 13 APR, 2.00PM
THE DIVING BELLE
THE SNOW QUEEN FOLDING THEATRE FRI 15 APR, 2.00PM
DUNOON QUEEN’S HALL Argyll Street 01369 702 800 Tickets: £5.00
OSCAR AND THE HIGHLAND CASTLE
CLYDEBUILT PUPPET THEATRE FRI 15 APR, 2.00PM
MOUSETALE PUPPETS FRI 1 APR, 11AM
THE SNOW QUEEN FOLDING THEATRE THU 14 APR, 11.00AM
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DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY
ARGYLL & BUTE continued MID ARGYLL ARTS ASSOCIATION ARDRISHAIG PUBLIC HALL Chalmers Street, Ardrishaig Tickets: £3.00
CALL OF THE LOONBIRD
CLYDEBUILT PUPPET THEATRE FRI 22 APR, 2.30PM GARELOCHHEAD GIBSON COMMUNITY CENTRE 01436 810 403, 07710 278 416 or available from Eureka Pound Shop or on the door Tickets: £4.00 plus one accompanying adult free
THAT’S RUBBISH
DRAGONFLY DREAMING WED 30 MAR, 4.00PM ISLE OF LUING CULLIPOOL HALL 01852 314 243 (Luing Stores) 01852 314 322 (Norrie Bissell) Tickets: £3.00 adults, children free thanks to Luing Social Committee and Luing Archers
THAT’S RUBBISH
DRAGONFLY DREAMING SAT 23 APR, 2.00PM ARROCHAR, THREE VILLAGES COMMUNITY HALL Tickets available from the hall www.arrocharandtarbert.co.uk Tickets: £1.00 (adult)/£3.00 (child)
FAIRIES & DRAGONS PUPPET MAKING WORKSHOP FLOTSAM & JETSAM SAT 9 APR, 2.00PM
NEW GALLOWAY, CATSTRAND High Street 01644 420 374 www.catstrand.com www.thebooth.co.uk Tickets: £3.50
CLOUD MAN
AILIE COHEN MON 25 APR, 3.00PM
EAST LOTHIAN NORTH BERWICK COMMUNITY CENTRE Law Road Tickets from Brunton Theatre Box Office, 0131 665 2240 or from the North Berwick Community Centre one hour before the show. Tickets: £3.50/£2.50
THE STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER BANYAN THEATRE SAT 9 APR, 11.AM
PRESTONPANS COMMUNITY CENTRE Preston Road Tickets from Brunton Theatre Box Office, 0131 665 2240 or from the Prestonpans Community Centre one hour before the show Tickets: £3.50/£2.50
THE LOST SOCK PRINCESS PUPPET LAB MON 11 APR, 2.00PM
LONGNIDDRY COMMUNITY CENTRE Seton Road Tickets from Brunton Theatre Box Office, 0131 665 2240 or from the Longniddry Community Centre one hour before the show Tickets: £3.50/£2.50
THE FROG PRINCE AND OTHER TALES KIDGLOVES PUPPETS FRI 15 APR, 2.00PM PUPPET ANIMATION FESTIVAL 2011
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EAST LOTHIAN continued EDINBURGH HADDINGTON CORN EXCHANGE Main Street Tickets from Brunton Theatre Box Office, 0131 665 2240 or from the Haddington Corn Exchange one hour before the show Tickets: £3.50/£2.50
SCOTTISH STORYTELLING CENTRE 43-45 High Street 0131 556 9579 www.scottishstorytellingcentre.org.uk Tickets: £6.50/£4.50
SMALL WORLDS
STORYBOX THEATRE THU 14 APR, 2.00PM
MIMIKA THEATRE MON 18 APR, 10.30AM, 12.00PM & 2.30PM
WILLIE THE WICKED WOLF
TRANENT, LOCH CENTRE Loch Road Tickets from Brunton Theatre Box Office, 0131 665 2240 or from the Loch Centre one hour before the show Tickets: £3.50/£2.50
WHO’S BEEN SITTING IN MY CHAIR?
DUNBAR, HALLHILL CENTRE Tickets from Brunton Theatre Box Office, 0131 665 2240 or from the Hallhill Centre one hour before the show Tickets: £3.50/£2.50
CLOUD MAN
LITTLE RED ROBIN HOOD GARLIC THEATRE SAT 16 APR, 2.00PM
WHO’S BEEN SITTING IN MY CHAIR? CLOUD MAN
AILIE COHEN FRI 22 APR, 2.00PM
WOLF TALES
PICKLED IMAGE SAT 23 APR, 2.00PM
THE DIVING BELLE
AILIE COHEN THU 21 APR, 2.00PM MUSSELBURGH BRUNTON THEATRE Ladywell Way 0131 665 2240 Tickets: £6.00/£4.00 TORTOISE IN A NUTSHELL SAT 23 APR, 11.00AM
OVER THE TOP PUPPETS FRI 15 APR, 2.00PM
FREEHAND THEATRE THU 21 APR, 2.00PM
FREEHAND THEATRE WED 20TH APR, 2.00PM
THE LAST MINER
JACK
CLYDEBUILT PUPPET THEATRE MON 25 APR, 2.00PM ARTS SOUTH EDINBURGH Please contact individual venues for all tickets information GILMERTON COMMUNITY CENTRE 0131 664 2335
FAIRIES & DRAGONS PUPPET MAKING WORKSHOP
FLOTSAM & JETSAM FRI 1 APR, 1.00PM Tickets: 50p, After School Club
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ANIMATION WORKSHOP
FUNKY PUPPETS
PUPPET STEW FRI 8 APR, 10.00AM Tickets: £1.00
THOMAS HICKS MON 11 & TUES 12 APR, 10.00AM Tickets: £2.00. Over 12s only, booking essential
THOMAS HICKS WED 20 & THU 21 APR, 10.00AM Tickets: FREE Over12s only and booking essential on 0131 664 2220
CLYDEBUILT PUPPET THEATRE THU 14 APR, 2.00PM Tickets: £2.00
GOODTREES NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE 0131 672 2629 Tickets: £1.00
YUGEN PUPPETS MON 18 APR, 2.00PM Tickets: £2.00
ANIMATION WORKSHOP
CALL OF THE LOONBIRD
TAMLIN
OSCAR AND THE HIGHLAND CASTLE
THE SNOW QUEEN
INCH COMMUNITY CENTRE 0131 664 4710 Tickets: £1.00
NORTH EDINBURGH ARTS CENTRE Pennywell Court 0131 315 2151 – please book in advance www.northedinburgharts.co.uk
FOLDING THEATRE THU 21 APR, 2.00PM Tickets: £2.00
MOUSETALE PUPPETS WED 13 APR, 1.30PM
TAMLIN
YUGEN PUPPETS TUE 19 APR, 1.30PM VALLEY PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE 0131 664 2210 Tickets: £1.00
THE SNOW QUEEN
ANIMATION WORKSHOP
THOMAS HICKS WED 13 & THU 14 APR, 10.00AM Over 12s only, booking essential Tickets: Adult £8.00 Good Neighbour: £2.50
THE SNOW QUEEN
FOLDING THEATRE WED 20 APR, 1.30PM
CRAIGMILLAR COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE 0131 669 8432 craigmillarcommunityarts@gmail.com
FUNKY PUPPETS
PUPPET STEW MON 4 APR, 4.00PM Tickets: £1.00, booking essential
FAIRIES & DRAGONS PUPPET MAKING WORKSHOP FLOTSAM & JETSAM WED 6 APR, 4.00PM Tickets: £1.00 booking essential
FOLDING THEATRE WED 13 APR, 10.30AM Tickets: £3.50/£2.50 Good Neighbour £2.00
THE LOST SOCK PRINCESS
PUPPET LAB FRI 15 APR, 10.30AM Tickets: Adult £3.50, Concession £2.50 Good Neighbour: £2.00
OSCAR AND THE HIGHLAND CASTLE
MOUSETALE PUPPETS THU 21 APR, 10.30AM Tickets: £3.50/£2.50 Good Neighbour £2.00
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CALL OF THE LOONBIRD
EDINBURGH continued WHALE ARTS AGENCY 30 Westburn Grove 0141 458 3267
ANIMATION WORKSHOP
THOMAS HICKS MON 18 & TUE 19 APR, 10.00AM Tickets: Free Over 12s and booking essential
CALL OF THE LOONBIRD
CLYDEBUILT PUPPET THEATRE MON 11 APR, 2.00PM Tickets: £3.00/£2.00
THE LOST SOCK PRINCESS PUPPET LAB THU 14 APR, 2.00PM Tickets: £3.00/£2.00
MOUSETALE PUPPETS FRI 15 APR, 2.00PM Tickets: £3.00/£2.00 OUT OF THE BLUE The Drill Hall, 36 Dalmeny Street, EH6 8RG 0131 555 7100 www.outoftheblue.org.uk
ANIMATION WORKSHOP
THOMAS HICKS FRI 15 & SAT 16 APR, 10.00AM Tickets: Free Over 12s and booking essential
THE LOST SOCK PRINCESS
TAMLIN
FIFE ROTHES HALLS Rothes Square 01592 611 101 www.attfife.org.uk Tickets: £4.00/£3.00 Family of four: £12.00
LAPIN WANTS BREAKFAST
LE PETIT MONDE MON 4 APR, 11.00AM
THE LAST MINER TORTOISE IN A NUTSHELL WED 6 APR, 11.00AM THE LOST SOCK PRINCESS
OSCAR AND THE HIGHLAND CASTLE
PUPPET LAB TUE 12 APR, 11.00AM Tickets: £3.50/£2.50
CLYDEBUILT PUPPET THEATRE TUE 19 APR, 11.00AM Tickets: £3.50/£2.50
PUPPET LAB FRI 8 APR, 11.00AM
DUNFERMLINE CARNEGIE HALL Eastport 01383 602 302 www.attfife.org.uk Tickets: £4.00/£3.00 Family of four: £12.00
THAT’S RUBBISH
DRAGONFLY DREAMING TUE 5 APR, 10.30AM
CIRCUS INVISIBLE SOKOBAUNO THU 7 APR, 10.30AM
CLOUD MAN
AILIE COHEN FRI 8 APR, 10.30AM
YUGEN PUPPETS WED 20 APR, 11.00AM Tickets: £3.50/£2.50
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BYRE THEATRE Abbey Street, St Andrews 0133 447 5500 www.byretheatre.com Tickets: £8.00/£6.00
THE LAST MINER
THE DIVING BELLE
MORAY
CLYDEBUILT PUPPET THEATRE THU 7 APR, 11.30AM & 1.30PM
THE LAST MINER
TORTOISE IN A NUTSHELL THU 14 APR, 11.30AM & 1.30PM
GLASGOW PLATFORM The Bridge, 1000 Westerhouse Road, G34 9JW 0141 279 9696 (opt 1) Tickets: £2.50
THAT’S RUBBISH
DRAGONFLY DREAMING MON 18 APR, 10.30AM
OSCAR AND THE HIGHLAND CASTLE
MOUSETALE PUPPETS TUE 19 APR, 10.30AM
TORTOISE IN A NUTSHELL FRI 22 APR, 11.00AM & 2.00PM
FINDHORN UNIVERSAL HALL 01309 690 110 or from Phoenix Stores, Findhorn www.thebooth.co.uk Tickets: £6.00 (adult)/£5.00 (conc)/£4.00 (child)
CALL OF THE LOONBIRD
CLYDEBUILT PUPPET THEATRE SAT 2 APR, 4.00PM BUCKIE FESTIVAL@ BRITISH LEGION HALL High Street, Buckie 01542 831 116/01542 831 423 www.neatshows.org.uk or from Taylor’s Pharmacy, 1 High Street Tickets: £5.00, Family of Four: £16.00
THE LOST SOCK PRINCESS PUPPET LAB THU 7 APR, 2.00PM
TRAVELLER’S FOLLIES ZENWING PUPPETS MON 11 APR, 7.00PM
HIGHLAND INVERNESS BIKE SHED 01463 240 085 or from Merkinch Enterprise Tickets: £3.00
CLOUD MAN
AILIE COHEN SAT 16 APR, 2.00PM
MIDLOTHIAN SCOTTISH MINING MUSEUM 0131 663 7519 Tickets: £2.50/£1.50 Family of one adult and two children: £5.00
THE SNOW QUEEN FOLDING THEATRE SAT 16 APR, 11.00AM
NORTH AYRSHIRE HARBOUR ARTS CENTRE 01294 274 059 Tickets: £.200
CLOUD MAN
AILIE COHEN TUE 19 APR, 10.30AM
THE DIVING BELLE
CLYDEBUILT PUPPET THEATRE WED 20 APR, 10.30AM
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PERTH & KINROSS PERTH CONCERT HALL 0845 612 322 tickets@horsecross.co.uk www.horsecross.co.uk Tickets: £5.50 4 for £20.00
THE FROG PRINCE AND OTHER TALES KIDGLOVES PUPPETS WED 6 APR, 2.00PM
WHO’S BEEN SITTING IN MY CHAIR?
FREEHAND THEATRE MON 18 APR, 2.00PM
THE FROG PRINCE AND OTHER TALES
SCOTTISH BORDERS
OSCAR AND THE HIGHLAND CASTLE
EASTGATE THEATRE 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com Tickets: £5.00
KIDGLOVES PUPPETS TUE 5 APR, 2.00PM MOUSETALE PUPPETS FRI 8 APR, 2.00PM
CALL OF THE LOONBIRD
WILLIE THE WICKED WOLF
CLYDBUILT PUPPET THEATRE SAT 9 APR, 1.30PM
LITTLE RED ROBIN HOOD
BOWHILL THEATRE 01750 22204 www.thebooth.co.uk Tickets: £5.00
OVER THE TOP PUPPETS TUE 12 APR, 2.00PM GARLIC THEATRE FRI 15 APR, 2.00PM
JACK
BIRNAM ARTS CENTRE 01350 727 674 www.birnarmarts.com Tickets: £4.00
STORYBOX THEATRE SUN 10 APR, 3.00PM MELROSE, THE WYND 01896 820028 bookings@thewynd.com Tickets: £5.00
THE LAST MINER
TORTOISE IN A NUTSHELL SUN 24 APR, 1.00PM
THE DIVING BELLE
CLYDEBUILT PUPPET THEATRE WED 13 APR, 3.00PM
RENFREWSHIRE PAISLEY ARTS CENTRE New Street 0141 887 1010 www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/onlinebooking Tickets: £5.00
THE SNOW QUEEN
FOLDING THEATRE SAT 2 APR, 2.00PM
COLDINGHAM HALL Coldingham Post Office 01890 771 852 www.coldingham.info Tickets: £5.00
TAMLIN
YUGEN PUPPETS FRI 15 APR, 3.00PM
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CARLOPS VILLAGE HALL 01968 660727 Tickets: £5.00
WHO’S BEEN SITTING IN MY CHAIR? FREEHAND THEATRE SUN 17 APR, 3.00PM
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE RUTHERGLEN TOWN HALL Main Street, Rutherglen 0141 613 5700 Tickets: £4.50 Family of four: £16.00
EAST KILBRIDE ARTS CENTRE 01355 261 000 Tickets: £5.00 Family of four: £16.00
OSCAR AND THE HIGHLAND CASTLE MOUSETALE PUPPETS SUN 3 APR, 2.30PM
THE SNOW QUEEN FOLDING THEATRE SUN 10 APR, 2.30PM
STIRLING
PUPPET LAB TUE 5 APR, 2.30PM
MACROBERT 01786 466 666 Tickets: £6.00/£5.00 Festival Pass for £15.00/£12.00
THAT’S RUBBISH
SMALL WORLDS
THE LOST SOCK PRINCESS
DRAGONFLY DREAMING WED 6 APR, 2.30PM
CLOUD MAN
AILIE COHEN THU 7 APR, 2.30PM HAMILTON TOWN HOUSE 102 Cadzow Street 01698 752 299 Tickets: £4.00
THE SNOW QUEEN
FOLDING THEATRE MON 11 APR, 2.30PM
OSCAR AND THE HIGHLAND CASTLE
MOUSETALE PUPPETS TUE 12 APR, 2.30PM
THE LOST SOCK PRINCESS PUPPET LAB WED 13 APR, 2.30PM
MIMIKA THEATRE TUE 12 APR, 10.30AM, 12.00PM, 2.30PM & 4.00PM
SMALL WORLDS
MIMIKA THEATRE WED 13 APR, 10.30AM, 12.00PM, 2.30PM & 4.00PM
CLOUD MAN
AILIE COHEN THU 14 APR, 11.00AM & 2.00PM
WOLF TALES
PICKLED IMAGE MON 25 APR, 12.00PM & 3.00PM
WEST LOTHIAN BATHGATE REGAL THEATRE 01506 630 085 www.bathgateregaltheatre.org.uk Tickets: £3.50
LAPIN WANTS BREAKFAST
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MUPPETS™, MUSIC & MAGIC: JIM HENSON’S LEGACY AT FILMHOUSE FROM 18 APRIL In association with the Jim Henson Legacy Foundation and Brooklyn Academy of Music, Filmhouse is delighted to present an in-depth retrospective of work by Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, during the Easter holidays. In addition to many of Henson’s feature films, including The Muppets Take Manhatten, Labyrinth, Muppets from Space, Muppet Treasure Island and more, the programme will include a wide-ranging look at his short films, rarities and world-famous TV shows. We are delighted to welcome producer Martin Baker, who worked with Jim Henson for 20 years, and who will present a guided tour of Henson’s work. Find out more at www.filmhousecinema.com FILMHOUSE, 88 Lothian Road, Edinburgh EH3 9BZ. Box Office 0131 228 2688.
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