Beginnings
by Helenandjohntheatre, children-and-family
Beginnings is noisy and deliciously disgusting theatre for families where a wrinkly puppet struggles hilariously to create a new world.
about the production
Beginnings is noisy and deliciously disgusting theatre for young audiences where a wrinkly puppet struggles hilariously to create a new world from everyday objects that he finds in a bag. Beginnings is performed without words but accompanied by a fabulous drum kit (making the show highly accessible) and is manipulated by an internationally acclaimed award-winning puppeteer.A show full of mischievous fun advocating the value of persistence! Suitable for all over 4. The show has been very well received in its scratch performance by a diverse family audience.
about the artist
Helen Ainsworth and John Mowat create popular award winning comic theatre shows for adult and family audiences which tour nationally and internationally combining a range of mask, puppetry and acting techniques. http://boxobits.wix.com/helenandjohn
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stage dimensions
width: 5 metres
height: 3 metres
depth: 3 metres
General wash needed on stage. Full technical rider will be available from September 2016.
Family audiences over 4 years, our target audience is ideally boisterous, loud and slightly naughty children aged 4 - 10.
" excellent design and manipulation skills.... a delight to watch" (for Occasionally Ovid)
"You will marvel at the puppets themselves and the skill with which they are brought to life" (for Occasionally Ovid)
Winner of "Most Outstanding Solo Performance" (for Occasionally Ovid)
Our show has very few words and has a live drum kit. We are willing to do shows for audiences with a range of mental capabilities.
We offer workshops in puppet making and performing. These can be for adults only, families or for various age ranges of children over 7 years old. The costs of these workshops are negotiable - fixed fee or box-office split.
The fee for one show in one venue is £780.00, we do however reduce this fee for two shows in the same venue and can also negotiate box office splits.
