| PERFORMERS AT THE FESTIVAL 2011 |
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A visual treat is in store for the lucky passers-by as this deadly gardener searches out tasty treats for her hungry plants, while a charming fly, settled nearby, is making mischief. |
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The vertically endowed glam rock sensation. Join the Prince, Purdy and Dook as they blast through your town playing their rocking rainbow rocket rhythms. A walkabout rock show. |
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The nine foot loveable Scottish rascal is out for a walk with his wayward mongrel. Inevitably there's total confusion as the amorous mutt careers around, with Rory in hot pursuit, trying to contain the chaos. Don't expect a quiet time from this pair. |
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A huge dress on the move whose skirts open to reveal a full burlesque theatre. |
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These spectacular birds with their stunning fanned tails astonish and amaze audiences. Accompanied by the entertaining jungle explorer, Major Apus, this act is a lovely combination of humour and charm, as well as being a real feast for the eyes. |
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Using comedy, puppetry, song and improvisation these furry felines will bring catnip joy to all audiences. From oversized rubbish bins, our mischievous cats reflect on their lives, food and the death of Fat Bob. Nothing, and no-one, passes by without comment. Suitable for most spaces indoors and out and available as a set piece show or a more casual 'installation'. |
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Squashbox Theatre's new show is a marvellous mix of history and mystery!Find out all about archaeology and fossils, say hello to one of your stone-age ancestors, hear stories of giants and wizards, see a volcano erupting before your very eyes, and maybe even glimpse a dinosaur or two…There will be thrills and spills galore, but also lots of laughs and plenty of puppets, along with songs, slapstick, tall tales and crazy characters – all presented in that unique Squashbox style! |
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Old time puppet man, the last of a dying breed. A true entertainer who will carry on despite technical nightmares and total incompetence.. The action takes place in and around Bernard's puppet booth, featuring puppets, mask, special effects and audience participation. |
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From spring blossom and summer fruiting, to autumn harvest and leaf-fall, Pip sings as she swings from the branch of an old apple tree. |
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Lock up your fish!! The infant phenomenon Baby Egbertah and Urving Mackeral Esquire the talkative fish eaters have arrived. Their comic banter illuminates and entertains all they encounter. |
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Reminiscent of faeries from A Midsummer Nights Dream, this iridescent and shimmering faerie will add magic and enchantment. |
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Two beautifully costumed harlequins present delightfully mesmeric crystal ball manipulation as walkabout characters, involving choreographed crystal ball manipulation, delightfully synchronous LED club juggling and a pulse-racing fire-rope spinning finale. |
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These elegant galaxy-walkers are like a mirage – quick to pass with entrancing dexterity as they tumble and glide, creating an atmosphere of beauty and serenity. Their elegant mysterious costumes could be from the Sahara or the Arctic Pole – who knows where they have come from and which far away land they go to. |
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Designed as Millennium Bugs for New Years Eve 1999 at the Dome, they have been corrupting software wherever they go. |
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An 8ft tall, fully articulated, interactive robot which causes an enormous stir wherever it appears. You will have never seen anything quite like this before and you'll simply never forget it. |
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International Puppeteer, will be working with the students of New Rickstones Academy writing, producing and performing three shows. Richard has worked on many television shows including Jim Hansen's Muppet Show. An original and spell binding show. |
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Transluscent, turquoise stilt walking fish to mesmerize and enchant you. |
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Your once in a life time chance for an extraordinary encounter with a Goblin Queen and her huge and ancient Dragon! Let go of reality and enter the world of fairy tale and myth as you become involved in goblin mischief and are entranced by the enchanting, smoke breathing, true to life Dragon.The mystical duo have travelled to the human world on this long journey from the land of Goble, to find out why the Dragon's eggs are no longer hatching . The Goblin Queen may tether her beast to you as she makes her investigations or you may be chosen to actually sit on and incubate one of the Dragon's eggs! |
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A flock of brightly coloured birds descends on the street. Grooming their feathers with crooked beaks they pick and screech at each other noisily; a characteristic courtship ritual. Suddenly they fully spread their wings and a wealth of colours meets your eyes. Blazing red, glowing yellow, aqua blue and deep purple. A sea of colour whirls in a spectacular dance, then with one concluding beat of their wings, these extraordinary birds fly away. |
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Visiting from the past, the giant Viking girl is eager to discover what's been happening since she used lived here many centuries ago. |
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Beautifully animated life-size puppetry brings Bjorn the Polar bear to life, complete with in-built live sounds to add extra realism. Bjorn comes with his own inflatable iceberg environment and of course his helpful herder, Ursula.
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