File puptcrit/puptcrit.0908, message 65


Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2009 05:11:18 -0400
From: Hobey Ford <hobeyone-AT-gmail.com>
To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Scottish puppetry


Thanks to all for the suggestions.  I will be passing through Biggars
on Sunday and will pop in to the Theater.  I will pursue all these
leads time allowing.  Tonight its a wedding party for my oldest
daughter.  I feel enriched with new relatives from the UK and beyond.

On Tue, Aug 4, 2009 at 5:27 PM, Michael<michael-AT-michaeljdixon.com> wrote:
> 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.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <puppetpro-AT-aol.com>
> To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 9:51 PM
> Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Scottish puppetry
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>> 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/
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> Also, a company I enjoyed was "The Folding Theater Company" -- can't say
>> where they are from, or if/where they are performing.
>>
>> 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
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> 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. =A0Does anyone know of puppet troupes performing there? =A0I 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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