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".
Toon Underground Parade - Get involved!
Two weeks of free-to-access parade workshops in puppetry, costume, masks and more! Followed by a community parade on Northumberland Street in the centre of Newcastle.
Toon Underground will explore the unseen and undiscovered places of Newcastle, its hidden nature and eco-system, and the ways in which we connect. We are looking for participants from all ages, backgrounds and abilities to work alongside our team of professional puppet artists and take part in a spectacular parade through Newcastle city centre.
Calling all North East community groups!
Our spectacular 2025 community parade ‘Toon Underground’ will take place on Saturday 19th April in Newcastle City centre, officially opening the award winning Newcastle Puppetry festival. Booking for our free creative workshops (8th April – 17th April) and parade places are now open.
All group sizes are welcome, and workshops are suitable for all ages and abilities. During creative workshops you will work alongside our team of professional puppet artists to create masks, puppets, costumes and large scale pieces of art, whilst also being part of the parade on Northumberland Street! No prior experience in puppet making is necessary. complete our online booking form now, or if you have any questions please email Vicky at movingpartsengage@gmail.com
(Bookings for individuals / people not in groups, will open in January)
