From: "Michael" <michael-AT-michaeljdixon.com>
To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org>
Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2009 22:27:29 +0100
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Scottish puppetry


Hobey,

You should also go to the Edinburgh Museum of Childhood, in the centre of 
the city, High Street. They have the Dixon's Royal Marionettes on display 
(no relation - I think!) as well as other puppets and some great automaton. 
Four floors altogether - worth an hour or two.

Michael.

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From: <puppetpro-AT-aol.com>
To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 9:51 PM
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Scottish puppetry


> Hobey,
> If you get a chance you should try to visit the Biggar Puppet Theater in 
> Biggar, Scotland -- about 45 minutes from Edinburgh. There are buses that 
> can take you there. http://www.purvespuppets.com/
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> Very unusual, unique space renovated from a Victorian Carriage House. The 
> ceiling lights up with the constellations so the children won't be in the 
> dark. Ian is a great innovator and builder. There's also a collection of 
> antique puppets.
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> Also, a company I enjoyed was "The Folding Theater Company" -- can't say 
> where they are from, or if/where they are performing.
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> One of my students, Graham Moffet, also has his own theatre company ---  
> name escapes me right now. There are over 40 independent puppet theatre 
> troupes in Scotland.
>
> Rolande
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> From: Hobey Ford <hobeyone-AT-gmail.com>
> To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
> Sent: Tue, Aug 4, 2009 5:35 am
> Subject: [Puptcrit] Edinburgh Fringe Festival
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> I am in Scotland for my daughters wedding celebration with the
> Scottish relatives and friends. So I am off to the Edinburgh Fringe on
> the 11th.  Does anyone know of puppet troupes performing there?  I am
> staying then with Shona Reppe whose Cinderella is being performed at
> the New Victory In NYC this Sept and shouldn't be missed , very
> charming.
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