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".
Your Visit
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Access
Moving Parts Arts is committed to making our events and activities as accessible as possible. We will only programme work and hold events in spaces that are accessible to wheelchair users.
If you have questions about access when considering attending one of our events or activities please contact us by email at info@movingpartsarts.com so we can advise.
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Travel
Public Transport
Newcastle is a well connected city and we recommend using public transport wherever possible to attend our events and activities.
By Bus
Newcastle has a good local bus network serviced primarily by Stagecoach, Arriva and Go North East, which can be searched through the Nexus website.
There are two central bus stations for national services. Newcastle Bus Station is used by National Express and the bus stops outside Central Library on John Dobson Street are used by Megabus. There are regular services from London, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh and elsewhere in the UK.
By Train
Newcastle is lucky to be serviced by Tyne & Wear Metro, which allows residents to hop on a train to the coast, airport, Sunderland, Gateshead and elsewhere around the city with ease.
For visitors there are very regular trains from around England and Scotland arriving at Central Station. The average journey time from London to Newcastle is 3 hours 37 minutes and from Edinburgh to Newcastle is 1 hour 37 minutes.
By Air
Newcastle International Airport and Teesside International Airport services the North East of England. Newcastle Airport is particularly convenient as it also has a Metro station so you can get a train directly into the city. Local taxis will cost you £15 - £20 to the centre.
There is direct train from Manchester Airport to Newcastle with an average journey time of 2 hours and 54 minutes. All London trains to Newcastle begin from Kings Cross and there are many tube, train and bus connections to London’s airports.
By Ferry
The overnight ferry between Newcastle and Amsterdam (NL) operates 7 days a week and is operated by DFDS .
The ferry terminal at North Shields in North Tyneside is easy to reach by direct bus transfer us-or by the nearest Metro station Meadow Well and a short walk.
By Taxi
Newcastle is serviced by a number of local taxi operators such as Blueline Taxis (0191 262 666), Budget Taxis (0191 298 5050) and LA Taxis (0191 287 7777). Uber also operates in the city.
By Car
Newcastle is situated on the A1 so is easily accessible from the rest of England and Scotland. Sunderland and Teesside are a quick journey away via the A184/A19.
Parking
Some city centre car parks are now free after 5pm. Visit Get Into Newcastle for further details. See the Newcastle City Council website for more information on car parks around the city.
See our dedicated website pages for the festival programme, ticket information and for FAQs. If you can’t find what you are looking for then please get in touch by emailing info@movingpartsarts.com.
Venues
Alphabetti Theatre
St James' Blvd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4HP, United Kingdom
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