21 November 2008

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Puppet Theatre Barge Promotion

And the winner is...

Jenny Gee

Congratulations. We hope you enjoy whichever show you choose to see.

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We have 4 tickets to see one of this summer's shows performed on the Puppet Theatre Barge. Simply email London@whatson4kids.com by 12th June with your name and address for a chance to win.

The Puppet Theatre Barge has been presenting shows since 1982. This unique theatre seats 55 and is rich in atmosphere providing the ideal setting for the enchanting and imaginative shows produced by this company. Performances are staged in Little Venice, central London during the winter and spring and on the River Thames during the summer. The barge is fully heated.

BOX OFFICE
07 836 202 745
Matinee: Children & concessions £7.00 Adults £7.50
Evening: £9.50 Concessions £8.00
MASTER, VISA or MAESTRO CARDS ACCEPTED

email: puppet@movingstage.co.uk
website: www.puppetbarge.com

Summer season: 15 July 2006 to 15 October 2006

The Shows

Matinee show suitable for all ages down to 3 years old

Brer Rabbit and the Tar Baby
Adapted by J.E.M. Rogers

This production features some favourite episodes from the famous Brer Rabbit stories collected by Joel Chandler Harris. Carved marionettes, dramatic lighting and effects, specially composed music and story telling by well known stage and TV star Rudolph Walker will enchant and delight all ages.

Evening show for adults and young people

Bottom's Dream by Shakespeare
A brief study of the text of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM will reveal that by juxtaposing the fairy and rustic scenes a complete play is formed; these are the ones used in this adaptation for the marionette stage.

It has been suggested by scholars that this play was the first 'DREAM' presented by Shakespeare as an entertainment for a court wedding. The extra scenes and characters in the full play were an addition for later presentation for the public.

The marionettes, lighting and staging capture Shakespeare's magic giving the audience the experience of a midsummer dream.

Dates and places

Henley-on-Thames - Oxfordshire
Henley Bridge

Brer Rabbit and the Tar Baby - For all the family
July 15/16 at 2.30pm
July 22 to 30 Daily at 2.30pm

Bottom's Dream by Shakespeare - For adults and young persons
Evening performances on July 22 & 29 at 8pm

Marlow - Buckinghamshire
Higginson’s Park, Pound Lane.

Brer Rabbit and the Tar Baby - For all the family
August 7 to September 2
Daily, except Sundays, at 2.30pm

Bottom's Dream by Shakespeare - For adults and young persons
August 12, 19, 26 & Sept 2 at 8pm

Richmond-on-Thames, London
Buccleuch Gardens, Petersham Road
Moored just upstream from Richmond Bridge
Performances are timed according to the tides.

Matinee show
Brer Rabbit and the Tar Baby - For all the family

September
Sat 9, Sun 10, Sat 16, Sun 17 at 2.30pm , Fri 22 at 4.30pm, Sat 23 at 2.30pm, Sun 24 at 12 noon & 2.30pm, Fri 29 at 4.30pm, Sat 30 at 2.30pm

October
Sun 1 at 2.30pm & 4.30pm, Fri 6 at 4.30pm, Sat 7 at 12 noon, Sun 8 at 12 noon & 2.00pm, Fri 13 at 4.30pm, Sat 14 at 2.30pm, Sun 15 at 2.30pm & 4.30pm

Evening show
Bottom's Dream by Shakespeare - For adults and young persons

September 9, 16, 23, 30 at 8pm, October 7, 14 at 8pm