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Penguinpig
by Barmpot Theatretheatre, children-and-family
A fun-filled cautionary tale about e-safety told through puppetry for familiy audiences as seen on ITV News - http://tinyurl.com/y7jypugd
about the production
Sophie reads about an exciting creature called a Penguinpig on the Internet. Filled with delight and intrigue she sets off alone on an adventure, leading her to the Zoo. But what will she find inside? A cautionary tale told through puppetry offering a fun-filled show that is both educational and highly entertaining. A story that is accessible on many levels, Penguinpig has plenty of engaging charm whilst carrying an important message for older children to consider with their grown-ups. Funded by ACE, Penguinpig toured in 2016 to Half Moon, Little Angel, Polka tent at Wilderness, Waterman's Art Centre among others.
about the artist
Barmpot Theatre are based in Lincolnshire, and create unique, imaginative and inventive theatre for everyone aged 1 to 100. Combining our trademark style of physical performance, puppetry and original music, we specialise in taking top quality theatre to rural communities, and telling untold Lincolnshire stories to a wider audience across the UK and beyond. Barmpot's previous shows include Sadako, a performance installation for 8-12 year olds, in partnership with Culture Works East, Ideastap and Latitude Festival; and Christmas Storms and Sunshine, a Christmas show for families based on the short story by Elizabeth Gaskell.
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stage dimensions
width: 4 metres
height: 3 metres
depth: 4 metres
Get-in time is 2.5hrs. A minimal pre-rig is required for this show
(please advise if this is not possible). Crew required for van unload, get in and LX and Sound set up and focus. A
crew member is required throughout the day for trouble shooting, but a
separate crew are not required to operate LX or Sound during show (as long as the Lighting and Sound desks can be operated from the same location). We require parking facilities for a short-wheelbase transit van. Full black box masking is required. No exits are required during the show.
3-8 year olds and their families. We can also stage week-day performances for local schools (for schools EYFS and KS1 are our target audience, although we've also done shows for just years 3 and 4 which have gone down well too).
“The most engaged my children have ever been at the theatre” “So pleased we were all able to enjoy such a gorgeous, contagious, fun show. Thank you!"
"The perfect outing for children"
"I've been humming Penguinpig songs to myself since"
Suitable for those with access requirements, as the audience remains seated throughout. We could also adapt the show for relaxed or signed shows.
Penguinpig has been created in line with the National Curriculum’s aim for safer Internet practice for KS1. In schools, the e-safety theme of the show is explored further through our interactive and age-appropriate follow-up workshops. We have also created a teacher’s resource pack, so schools can continue the conversation on safer Internet practice throughout the term. Our aim is to help pupils make more progress in their e-safety skills and become more confident online. If you are interested in us delivering a bespoke participation programme or building relationships with local schools please let us know. Wraparound fees are negotiable.
Our fee is £650 for a three show day, but this is negotiable depending on numbers of shows per day or number of days booked.
