18.12.2006
Christmas 2006 - Cornucopia of Delights
18 December 2006
THEATRE WORKSHOP PRESENTS
CORNUCOPIA OF DELIGHTS
festive theatre and puppetry for all the family
15 – 31 December, Theatre Workshop, Edinburgh
THEATRE WORKSHOP BRINGS TOGETHER FOUR OF THE
MOST CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED CHILDREN’S PRODUCTIONS IN ONE THEATRE FOR FIRST TIME
MOST CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED CHILDREN’S PRODUCTIONS IN ONE THEATRE FOR FIRST TIME
Cornucopia of Delights: Gerry Mulgrew’s Tales Of The Arabian Nights, Jean Giono’s The Man Who Planted Trees, Krazy Kat’s The Very Magic Flute, Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre’s Little Red Riding Hood’s Magic Purse at Theatre Workshop
Theatre Workshop has unveiled a festive feast of theatre and puppetry for all the family this winter.
Set sail with rambunctious Sinbad in Gerry Mulgrew’s adaptation of Shaharazad’s enchanting Tales of the Arabian Nights. Delight in one man’s intrepid mission to make our world green again in Jean Giono’s spell-binding tale of The Man Who Planted Trees. Marvel at Mozart’s Magic Flute with marionettes in Krazy Kat Theatre Company’s The Very Magic Flute. Blow away the Christmas cobwebs with the big, bad wolf in Clydebuilt Theatre’s Little Red Riding Hood’s Magic Purse. Revel in national treasure Dolina Maclennan’s magical Highland Hogmanay stories. Simply enjoy the best of Scotland’s seasonal entertainment for all the family at Theatre Workshop this festive season.
Robert Rae, Theatre Workshop’s award winning Creative Director says "Where else could you see this range of performance in one venue? Theatre Workshop strives to be as inclusive as possible and this festive programme represents the best of theatre for all the family."
A Cornucopia of Delights at Theatre Workshop features;
TALES OF THE ARABIAN NIGHTS a version by Gerry Mulgrew
A ZENDEH co-production with Theatre Workshop.
“…it’s hard to say who laughs the loudest, the old age pensioners in the back row, the three year olds in the front, or the theatre critic in the middle” *****The Scotsman (review for previous production)
Tickets £8/5, 15 – 30 December at 7.30pm (not 17, 24 or 25 December, All the family). Special schools workshop performance also available. Call Box Office for bookings.
Can stories save a life? The life of Queen Shaharazad hangs in the balance. Only one thing can save her: her gift for story telling. Hear the wonderful tales of Sinbad and Djinn; of beasts, birds and thieves!
THE MAN WHO PLANTED TREES
Puppet State Theatre Company
“It is very, very rare to find something that appeals as effortlessly to children and adults as this magical show.” ***** The Scotsman
Tickets £6/4, 22 – 30 December at 2.30pm (not 25 December, suitable 7+)
Puppet State Theatre Company present a hilarious and heart-warming adaptation of Jean Giono’s wonderful environmental tale. Accompanied by his faithful dog, a French shepherd sets out to plant a forest and transform a barren landscape. Hear the wind, feel the rain, smell the lavender in this multi-sensory masterpiece. A uniquely memorable blend of comedy, puppetry and inspiring storytelling.
THE VERY MAGIC FLUTE
Krazy Kat Theatre Company
“Krazy Kat is exceptionally good at delivering polished, quality children’s theatre…The Very Magic Flute was superb.” ArtGenies
Tickets £6/4 , 22 – 24 December at 11am (suitable for ages 3-7, fully signed throughout)
This fully signed take on Mozart’s opera is a puppet, music and story-telling extravaganza! A prince, princess, dragon and of course, the Magic Flute all help to tell this famous story.
RED RIDING HOODS MAGIC PURSE
Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre Workshop
“A classic story told with a difference by one Scotland’s leading puppet companies.” Whatsonstage.com
Tickets £6/4, 28 – 30 December at 11am (suitable for ages 3-8)
Find out how Red Riding Hood’s Magic Purse saves the day in this delightful show. Rod-glove puppets and shadow theatre combined with original music and sounds bring this fabulous story to life.
TRADITIONAL HOGMANAY STORIES, MUSIC AND SONG WITH DOLINA MACLENNAN AND FRIENDS
“Walking into Dolina Maclennan’s home fresh from the city is like taking a step off the treadmill. A pot of home-made soup simmers on the stove in the kitchen, while the inviting crackle of an open fire can be heard from the living room.” The Scotsman
Tickets £5/3, 31 December at 2.30pm (suitable for all the family)
National treasure Dolina Maclennan captures the atmosphere of Hogmanays past with traditional tales, customs and folklore. As in the past, the host never knows who is going to arrive and what they might bring!
Box Office 0131 226 5425
Main 0131 225 7942
Press 0131 226 4366
Textphone 0131 220 0234
Contact: Hugo Fluendy on 0131 226 4366 / 0778 787 7511 / hfluendy@twe.org.ukOR Kirsty Tough on0131 225 7942 / 07971590315 / ktough@twe.org.uk
Note to editors: Theatre Workshop Edinburgh was founded in 1965. In the last eleven years under the artistic direction of Robert Rae, it has established itself as Scotland’s premier small-scale professional producing theatre. In 2000, Theatre Workshop became the first professional producing theatre in Europe to include professional disabled actors in all main house productions. For more information please visit www.theatre-workshop.com