THE AMAZING THING
by Lempen Puppet Theatre Companychildren-and-family
A fun adventure for all the family into the world of the stories of the Brother's Grimm.
about the production
“As I was walking down the beach, one bright and sunny day, I saw a great big wooden box, a-floating in the bay. I pulled it in and opened it up, and there to my surprise, I discovered a ...?... right before my eyes!” Storyteller, Peter Grimm opens the box to find a ‘Thing’ that takes him on an unusual Journey, weaving it’s way through a medley of well known Brother’s Grimm tales, to finally unlock his imagination and free his stories. With puppets, acting and live music. Fun, inspiration and delight for all the family.
about the artist
Lempen Puppet Theatre Company tour their own unique brand of original stories told with puppets. Imaginative, spellbinding, surprising and sometimes bonkers, Lempen focus on puppetry, storytelling, light, music and a journey that takes the audience there and back again. We are inspired to make theatre by Myth and Folklore, crazy characters, what makes us laugh and what we care about. We aim to produce quality productions for family audiences that connect the real world to the world of imagination. Based in North Yorkshire, but touring nationally and internationally they are also the Artistic Directors for Skipton International Puppet Festival.
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stage dimensions
width: 5 metres
height: 3 metres
depth: 4 metres
Totally self-contained. Company will bring complete lighting and sound set up.
Blackout prefered - but will work in any situation.
2 x 13amp sockets
set up 2 hours, get out 1 hour
An ideal all-round family show for anyone over 5 years. (Family 5+)
“Its excellence lies squarely on the shoulders of its only performer, Daniel Lempen, whose skill and delicacy at navigating the plot of the production, as well as playing instruments, singing and manipulating the puppets is truly impressive.”
“A really, really good show – the writing was excellent. The performance was incredibly skilful and energetic. Charismatic and engaging.”
“Lempen Puppet Theatre Co. - EXCELLENT in every way!”
1 performance £450 plus travel (usually diesel only between £30-£50) - sometimes zero travel when a date fits into an existing tour. £650 for two performances (same venue/same day) - But in this day and age we're always willing to talk!
