E2: OBJECT, UNIVERSE & LIFE IN PERFORMANCE
Merlin Puppet Theatre
SPACE SIX
Monday 8th - Tuesday 9th April 2019
10am - 5pm daily
Ages 18+ / adults
£120
An approach to all three basic elements that contribute to making a complete visual universe - Object, Universe and Life. OBJECT - puppet, mask, shadows; UNIVERSE - scenography, light and sound; LIFE - how these elements become animate. An exploratory laboratory, which examines through analysis, practice and experimentations, how a harmonious puppetry performance is created. Through improvisations and research on stage individually and in groups, participants will work on how to develop and realise an idea, all the way from scratch to the final desirable result. See here for Merlin Puppet Theatre's show at the festival, "Noone's Land".
Partners & Funders
Our work is only made possible through the generous support of a wide range of partners and funders.
A huge thank you to all of our supporters for allowing us to continue improving the wellbeing of North East of England residents through increasing access to creativity.
“This experience gave my child a chance to shine.”
– Community project parent, 2021
Current Partners & Funders
Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland
The Community Foundation grows giving and philanthropy, matching generous people with important regional community causes. They are the largest community foundation in the UK. Established in 1988 as the Tyne & Wear Foundation, they later expanded to include Northumberland, with work now increasingly taking in the wider North East of England.
Moving Parts Arts is currently funded by NCIF during 2022-2024 through a contribution to our day-to-day running costs, allowing for our work to grow and develop. We are also supported by kind donors at the Louise Dalton Fund, managed by the Community Foundation, to run workshops in the West End of Newcastle.
The Newcastle Culture Investment Fund (NCIF) celebrates the power of arts and culture to have a direct impact on the health and well-being of Newcastle residents. While achieving that, grants develop Newcastle’s rich, diverse and accessible independent cultural sector. This fund would not be possible without the partnership and support from Newcastle City Council.
Garfield Weston Foundation
Garfield Weston Foundation is a family founded grant-maker that gives money to support a wide range of charities across the UK. In total they donate around £100 million each year.
Moving Parts Arts is currently supported by Garfield Weston during 2025-2026 to support Teeny Tiny Toon and the core costs of making these viable.
Scottish Power Foundation
Since 2013 the ScottishPower Foundation has awarded over £15million to charitable initiatives throughout the UK, including more than 250 grants for projects ranging from helping the next generation into STEM careers to reducing isolation among older people.
Moving Parts Arts is currently supported by Scottish Power Foundation during 2025-2026 to support Teeny Tiny Toon and the core costs of making these viable.
