REVIEW: FAUSTUS IN AFRICA!
Reading Time: 2 minutesAn ambitious exploration of the psychological confusion, chaos, and bile that take root in colonialism’s heart of darkness.
Category Puppetry
REVIEW: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Sadler's Wells production of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe celebrates the 75th anniversary of the legendary novel with a 'larger-than-life production' for all ages.
REVIEW: War Horse
Reading Time: 3 minutesBased on Michael Morpurgo’s much-loved novel, this production tells the emotional story of a young boy, Albert, and his deep bond with his horse, Joey, during the outbreak of World War I.
IN CONVERSATION WITH: Toby Olie
Reading Time: 6 minutesThe world premiere of There’s A Bear On My Chair at Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall is on Wednesday 19 February. Adapted from Ross Collins’ beloved books and directed by Toby Olié (Spirited Away, Animal Farm, War Horse), this playful production brings Bear and Mouse to life through captivating puppetry. A Youngish Perspective holds the dialogue with Toby Olie, the director.
REVIEW:Dimanche by Compagnie Focus & Chaliwaté
Reading Time: 3 minutesa surreal yet gentle puppetry-storytelling that melds absurd humour and poignant tragedy
REVIEW: Moby Dick
Reading Time: 3 minutesA mesmerising ode to the eerie, uncanny, and oceanic
REVIEW: La Manékine
Reading Time: 2 minutesLa Manékine, based on the Brothers Grimm short story The Girl Without Hands, tells the chilling tale of a young girl who is mistakenly sold off to the Devil by her father.
IN CONVERSATION WITH: The Puppet Barge
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe sat down with the creative team at the Puppet Barge whose current show Captain Sandy and the Sea Monster is running until 26th January 2025.
REVIEW: War Horse
Reading Time: 2 minutesWar Horse, based on the novel by Michael Morpurgo, follows the story of Albert Narracot and his horse Joey. When Joey is sold to the cavalry to support the efforts of World War one, Albert goes on a mission to be reunited with his beloved horse.
REVIEW: Breathe
Reading Time: 2 minutesProduced by Half a String company, “Breathe” is a puppetry play combined with live music performances, uses real-time photography to present the story. The story follows a “Seedling” puppet as they hatch from and acorn and experience the hectic forest floor, explores the inner workings of trees.