E2: OBJECT, UNIVERSE & LIFE IN PERFORMANCE
Merlin Puppet Theatre
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SPACE SIX
Monday 8th - Tuesday 9th April 2019
10am - 5pm daily
Ages 18+ / adults
£120
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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".
WOR SEAHORSE SPECTACLE
Be part of something spectacular - a community puppetry parade in the centre of Newcastle! Get creative, learn new skills and meet new friends.
Wor Seahorse Spectacle will shine a bright and colourful light on Newcastle’s maritime heritage, Roman mythology and Geordie pride. The project will explore and celebrate the historic links between Newcastle and the charismatic sea creature; the seahorse. Following weeks of puppet making and heritage workshops, the project will close with a celebratory parade on Northumberland Street, 8th April 2023, 2pm.
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Illustration by Rachael Horner | Animation by Chloe Rodham
“It was a wonderful experience and it was so exciting watching the whole show come together. I’ve made some new friends and I’m going to learn to play the drumS.”
– 2021 participant
Workshops are free, and will take part throughout January, February, March and April 2023. The parade through Newcastle City Centre will take place on Saturday 8th April 2023. We are looking for individuals as well as community groups and organisations to get involved. Travel, food and access support can be provided.
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Participants will learn about their local heritage, develop skills and improve their wellbeing through participation in creative activity. A series of workshops led by a heritage professional and 5 leading puppet artists will culminate in the creation of large scale seahorse puppets and of the River God Tyne. Joined by local musicians, participants will perform in a colourful, celebratory parade on Northumberland Street, 8th April 2023 at 2pm. Check our What's On page for more details.
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We have reopened sign up to get involved as some more places have opened up for workshops and involvement in the parade 4th - 8th April. Click the buttons below to sign up!
If you have any questions, or need any further info, please email Vicky at
A huge thank you to our funders for making Wor Seahorse Spectacle possible!
