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The Tale of the Cockatrice
by Mumblecrust Theatretheatre, children-and-family
Award-Winning Mumblecrust present two muddle-headed storytellers, puppetry, music and general tom-foolery in this dark and winding fable
about the production
Deep in the vaults of an ancient priory, a hideous creature awakens. A deadly cockatrice is born! Bold knights flee in terror... Can a humble nun defeat the beast? Award-Winning Mumblecrust Theatre present two muddle-headed storytellers, breathtaking puppetry, spine-tingling live music and general tom-foolery in this dark and winding fable for monster-lovers young and old! Winners: ‘Best Newcomer to Brighton Fringe’ and ‘Best of Brighton Fringe: Children and Families Award’ 2017 "a genuine work of art" - The Voice
about the artist
Award-Winning Mumblecrust Theatre create smart, innovative theatre for families and young people. Combining storytelling and live music; puppetry and object theatre; history and fiction, Mumblecrust invent and reinvent the weird and wonderful, drawing on well-known stories and legends. Throughout 2018 we will be touring the UK - reaching many new venues and communities along the way and visiting some old favourites - as well as starting work on our brand new production. || www.mumblecrust.com ||
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stage dimensions
width: 5 metres
height: 3 metres
depth: 4 metres
Clear entrance SL&SR.
LX: Minimal; can be limited to lights up/down in certain venues. If available: An atmospheric, moody general cover; Cold Wash; Warm Wash; House lights for interaction with audience. We also have our own light built into our minimal set controlled by our own device by the cast.
SFX: We supply an LD Maui 28 PA, Roland audio interface & MacBook Pro to run our own sound cues. We can provide aux out for connection to the house PA.
Staff: 1 member of in-house staff for lighting.
'The Tale of the Cockatrice' is suitable for everyone aged 4 and up. Enjoyed by adults as much as by children, it is particularly perfect for 7-11 year-olds, filling a niche in family theatre where slightly older children are sometimes left out.
Children and adults alike were sat captivated as the story unfolded, and found it impossible not to love the vibrant, charismatic but muddle-headed storytellers as they spun the tale of the terrifying beast, and the adorable nun who is tasked with saving the day. The play was sincere, funny and inventive, and, with just a dab of social commentary, is a genuine work of art.
The Tale of the Cockatrice evokes thoughts about good and evil, killing and life and raises a lot of questions about the nature of humankind. It is a well-crafted production, performed by two talented storytellers, puppeteers and musicians.
A quirky, clever and thoroughly enjoyable production. My six-year-old daughter loved it! The excellent, complex script was delivered brilliantly...Overall, a very clever mix of live music, original song, physical theatre, sound effects, dance, humour, terror and puppetry.
Relaxed Performances: A version of the show specifically designed for audiences with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other sensory difficulties is available on request. We can provide an information sheet for audiences to familiarise themselves with the characters and puppets, and clearly explain what will happen when we start the performance. We also begin Relaxed Performances with an introduction from Katie and Anthony.
Puppetry and Object Manipulation Workshop with Mumblecrust Theatre: Join the award-winning puppetry team behind The Tale of the Cockatrice in a workshop exploring puppetry and object theatre. This workshop will explore the principals of puppetry and how to bring a puppet to life using everyday objects as well as puppets from the show! Anthony and Katie will lead a series of exercises and games, teaching techniques in puppetry and object manipulation, culminating in a short performance at the end of the session. No previous experience necessary! Open to all ages and abilities (5+).
Please contact for specific fees and quotes:
One Performance per day: £550+Travel
Two Performances per day: £750+Travel
Discounts available for longer runs and for venues in/around Somerset.
