Puppetry – Summerhall August Festival 2016

Ubu on the Table

Dave — Mon, 09 May 2016 03:05:41 +0000

In this award-winning adaptation of King Ubu by Alfred Jarry, anything goes as Poland’s fate is sealed on a table top! Starring the Bottle as Père Ubu, the Hammer as Bordure and the Big Teapot as King Wenceslas, assorted kitchen equipment finds a new life as two performers hammer out a small-scale fresco of grandiose buffoonery. With hundreds of performances around the world, this is the UK debut for acclaimed Québeçois company La Pire Espèce.

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Taiwan Season: The Adventure of Puppets

Dave — Mon, 09 May 2016 03:05:33 +0000

A family show guaranteed to tickle the child in all of us. Two engaging and skilfully silly actors bring to life an array of ordinary objects, conjuring a DIY universe full of raucous fun and inventive play. Here a mop becomes a puppy, a hammer can turn into a horse and a home-made ship flies high in the sky. It’s all about taking what’s near to hand and then letting your imagination go. Direct from Taiwan, this modest, charming and creative performance is an invitation to keep dreaming while you’re wide awake.

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Squirrel Stole My Underpants

Dave — Mon, 09 May 2016 03:05:31 +0000

In this poignantly silly adventure tale for families, Sylvie is sent to the backyard to hang up the laundry. The moment her back is turned, a mischievous squirrel steals her favourite piece of clothing and runs off. When Sylvie gives chase, an entire world emerges from her laundry basket. Will our lonely heroine rescue her underpants? Join us for this adventure to find out! An ingenious, wordless story featuring physical theatre, puppetry, and a giant pile of clothes.

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Meet Fred

Dave — Mon, 09 May 2016 03:05:06 +0000

‘Prejudice against puppetry is the only acceptable form of prejudice’ (David Sefton, Artistic Director, Adelaide International Festival). A cloth puppet fights prejudice every day. Fred just wants to be part of the real world; get a job, meet a girl. However, when threatened with losing his PLA (Puppetry Living Allowance), Fred’s life begins to spiral out of his control.

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