A MISCHIEVOUS monkey is on its way to Dorset this half term.
Britain’s top puppet company PuppetCaft return to the county with a series of live theatre events taking place across the county through Artsreach.
They will perform in Winfrith, Cerne Abbas, Martinstown, Durweston and Wootton Fitzpaine over the school holiday.
Using stunning string puppets, antique shadow puppets and live music, PuppetCraft tell the story of the birth and comic escapades of the much-loved trickster and super-hero Monkey.
Hatched from a stone egg, mischievous Monkey can fly on a cloud, turn himself invisible and transform into just about anything!
Monkey is the main comic character in China’s great classic story Journey to the West, and is still one of the world’s most popular folk heroes, appearing in countless adaptations, from Chinese opera to comic books, even after hundreds of years.
Now, inspired by the classic Chinese epic story, the comic adventures of this fantastical superhero are brought to life by Artsreach favourites PuppetCraft, in a show suitable for children aged 4+ and their families, and with a script written by poet Michael Rosen, Children's Laureate 2007-09.
Plus, join PuppetCraft’s puppeteers before the show and learn how to make beautiful willow lanterns for a glowing parade finale. Enquire when booking show tickets. Places are limited to 30 makers.
The workshop is suitable for those aged six or above. Please note there is no workshop at Cerne Abbas.
On Saturday February 13, the show comes to Winfrith Village Hall. Call 01305 852117 for tickets.
On Sunday February 14 Feb, it comes to Cerne Abbas Village Hall. Call 01300 341332 for tickets.
Monday February 15 sees Monkey at Martinstown Village Hall. Call 01305 889202 for tickets.
And on Tuesday February 16, the show is at Durweston Village Hall.
On Wednesday February 17, Monkey is at Wootton Fitzpaine Village Hall. Call 01297 560948 for tickets.
See artsreach.co.uk for more information.
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