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THE GIRAFFE AND THE PELLY AND ME
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The tale itself is; the stuff of exen, r‘hilrl's; dream. A young boy makes fll(?ll(ff;'.'.’llll(1%)“, tall giraffe, extr'ernel, t,‘ll(?l‘§)(}fl(‘ monkey and a pelican \‘.’lfll the most enormous beak in the world. Together, they help the hos. take oxer a disused sweet shop and return it to its; former glory.
Dahl's; writing is; undoubtedly the best thing about this shout. and with such great material to work with. Rubber Duck can't really fail, While the acting may not be on a par ‘.‘.’|fli the likes of Tall Stories. this is still an enjoyable shows; ‘.‘.’lfll fluffy costumes. charming songs and a ten bouncy monkey. (Kelli, Apter-
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A HISTORY OF SCOTLAND (IN 60 MINUTES OR LESS)
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THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER The cutest puppets on the block um
When it comes to classic tales. The Elves and the Shoemaker is high up on most people‘s lists. Just picturing those little elves beavering away. creating tiny shoes. is enough to excite little ones. and send big ones down memory lane.
Well you don't have to imagine the elves here. because Theatre of Widdershins has brought them all to life. Puppeteer and storyteller. Andy Lawrence spent years making costumes for the BBC. honing his craft to perfection. So before he's even picked up a puppet or uttered a word. the set alone has you charmed.
A large. colourful wooden workbench is the focus of Lawrence's show. Each small draw or cupboard opens to reveal a beautifully-crafted puppet or tiny reel of cotton. Then. when the whole thing lights up to reveal busy shadow puppet elves. the effect is truly magical.
It's hard to be inventive with a tale as old as this - and in some ways. you don‘t want him to be. just to tell it as is. But Lawrence manages to drop in a twist in the shape of Bunion Soleless, a polluting factory boss who moves to the town and threatens the old shoemaker‘s livelihood.
Dropping in a few jokes for the grown-ups. Lawrence gets everyone on- side — as does his musician sidekick with a collection of very silly hats. Ultimately. though, nobody can steel the limelight from Lawrence‘s gorgeous hand-made creations. (Kelly Apter)
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