Jellyfish
by Intrepid Ensemblechildren-and-family, physical-theatre-and-circus
When Tom and his mum move house it soon becomes clear that they’re sharing their new home with a stranger: a gigantic glowing jellyfish.
about the production
A beautiful and entrancing portrait of the bond between a father, a son and a jellyfish. Young Tom lives by a lighthouse with his mother and father. After a difficult year, it soon becomes clear that they’re sharing their home with a stranger: a gigantic glowing jellyfish. Can the family learn to live with the animal in their attic? Originally composed music, puppetry and visual storytelling blend to tell a personal and adventurous story of the parenthood, mental health and the power of the imagination. For children, young people and adults with big imaginations.
about the artist
Intrepid Ensemble combines participatory arts practice with public performance of the highest quality. They create productions for children and adults alike. The company delivers outreach programs which inform each production, creating performances which has at its core the authentic voice of the child. Intrepid Ensemble’s productions often deal with dark subject matters in a playful, inventive and quite magical ways – retaining a strong sense of fun whilst never patronising the young viewer.
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stage dimensions
width: 5 metres
height: 4 metres
depth: 7 metres
Will be bringing wireless transmitter and receiver for the puppet, will also be bringing a 12v battery charger for the puppet. It would be great if we can leave this at the venue and leave the batteries charging outside of the performance. Will require a DMX feed to stage for the wireless transmitter.
Jellyfish was created to help children aged 7+ and adults understand the world around them.
"A magical and important play."
Intrepid Ensemble has designed an extensive Creative Engagement Pack for schools to plan up to a term of work in the classroom, inspired by the
themes and experience of seeing the production. It contains fun and stimulating activities covering key curriculum areas and detailed lesson plans.
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Intrepid Ensemble can also deliver practical pre-show workshops for school groups.
