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T01236542014Our contemporary version of the epic Beowulf combines table-top and shadow puppetry, live music and poetry. A Saxon poet performs his tale entirely in verse, bringing the story to life with a memorable cast of puppet characters, each with their own unique voice and style. The performance style is intimate, drawing the audience into the story created by the ensemble cast, who work together to infuse the space with atmosphere and humour. The production creates a style fusion between ancient and modern. All of the puppets are handmade by Daisy Jordan. She carves into Celotex insulation to create the sculpted faces, covers them in paper mache, and builds the limbs out of wood and wire. Kerrie Curzon provides the costumes for the puppets. Paul Mosley has created a unique soundtrack, responding closely to the puppets and poetry of 'Beowulf'. He performs the music live during the event, using a wide range of instruments and techniques. The event aims to create a magical expression of the epic tale through puppetry and storytelling. Barely Human Puppets hopes to transport the audience to this world using Craig Jordan-Baker's poetry, leaving the show with questions about the human and inhuman - how do we navigate this strange and terrifying world as humans? What are the stories we create about ourselves?Producer Mill Goble (of Atomicc Force Productions). Presented byBarely Human Puppets. Design Daisy Jordan (puppets). Director Andy Cresswell. Author Craig Jordan-Baker. Music Paul Mosley. Performer Annie Brooks. Performer Orlando Britts. Performer Tom Dussek (The Poet). | |
| 25 Jul 15 | Old Joint Stock Theatre, Birmingham :: V0812942011 listing details L0135779115 |
| 23 May 15 to 31 May 15 | The Iron Duke, Hove :: V1117604026 listing details L754714213 |
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