Delve into a world of artistic beauty and surprise at Norwich Puppet Theatre at Manipulate 2020 1st – 8th February. Not long now!
Run in conjunction with Puppet Animation Scotland, Manipulate 2020 is is an annual festival of visual theatre, puppetry and animation.
Sat 1st Feb 2020. “After Chekhov” is inspired by Three Sisters and is presented by Compagnie Samolœt, who combine their Russian training and heritage with contemporarywestern techniques to create compelling and inspirational work acclaimed in arts festivals across Europe. Full details and booking at https://puppettheatre.co.uk/whats-on/manipulate/after-chekov
Thu 6th Feb 2020 to Fri 7th Feb 2020. Based on the idea that hand shadows may be the oldest form of puppetry, Drew Colby leads the audience on a hilarious and highly skilled journey from the age of the caveman to the present day, via the magic of the silver screen, TV cartoons and (in)famous politicians. Full details and booking at https://puppettheatre.co.uk/whats-on/manipulate/cinema-in-silhouette
Sat 8th Feb 2020. Official Sell-Out Show at the Edinburgh Fringe 2019, Box Tale Soup present Great Grimm Tales: a remarkable new adaptation of Grimm’s most delicious tales. Join us for the weird and wicked, horrible and hilarious! Full details and booking at https://puppettheatre.co.uk/whats-on/manipulate/great-grimm-tales
Friday 7th February. Theatre in a Suitcase Workshop with amazing and leading practitioner Judith Hope. Working under Judith’s expert supervision, you will make your own puppet theatre in a suitcase. You will create a cast of puppets and backdrops to fit in your own theatre which is small enough to carry home on the train. Full details and booking at https://puppettheatre.co.uk/whats-on/manipulate/theatre-in-a-suitcase
You can book online as above or offline by calling the box office on 01603 629 921 or emailing [email protected]? Call us and ask about special discounts for Norfolk Chamber members!
Don’t miss this chance to experience these really great artists and support your local Puppet Theatre!
After all, we are one of only 3 in England and a special part of the Norfolk and Norwich cultural and tourist offer, and you’ll be really welcome!