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Welcome to the UK’s oldest andlargest annual performing artsevent for children. Last year over20,000 people enjoyed ourevents all over Scotland.

During the Puppet AnimationFestival performances and workshops take place throughoutScotland. To make it as easy aspossible to find out whats onnear you we have produced threeregional brochures.

You can also visit www.puppetanimationfestival.org,where you can discover moreabout the Festival. Once there,you can also use our search engine to see what is happeningin your local area, as well as inother parts of the country.

The Puppet Animation Festivaloffers children and their familiesopportunities to be transportedto magical worlds of make-believe. Come to one of ourmany events and let your childtake part in journeys and adventures where they can unlock and explore their imaginations.

SSiimmoonn HHaarrttArtistic Director

EEmmmmaa WWhhiitttteerrssProjects & Festivals Manager


HHooww ttoo uussee tthhiiss BBrroocchhuurree

The PPeerrffoorrmmaanncceess and WWoorrkksshhooppsssections in the first half of theBrochure provide detailed descriptions of all our events,their durations and the ages theyare most suitable for.

At the bottom of each evententry there is a link to the correct page in the VVeennuueess aannddEEvveennttss section, in the secondhalf of the Brochure.

The VVeennuueess aanndd EEvveennttss sectioncontains all the necessary dates,times, addresses, ticket information and contact detailsthat you will need. The FestivalMap on Page 2 also provides auseful guide.

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Puppet Animation Scotland is astrategic organisation funded bythe Scottish Arts Council, andpresents the Puppet AnimationFestival, as well as manipulate,our festival of international visual

theatre for adults. We also provide a wide range of servicesto Scotland’s professional puppettheatre community and aspiringpractitioners who are in the earlystages of developing their careersin the sector.

Visit our website - wwwwww..ppuuppppeettaanniimmaattiioonnffeessttiivvaall..oorrggand you will find details aboutthe training opportunities andfunding schemes we offer, alongwith links to many other puppettheatre companies and useful organisations in the UK and beyond.

PUPPET ANIMATION SCOTLANDCUSTOM HOUSE, 35 REGENT QUAYABERDEEN AB11 5BE

01224 [email protected]

Puppet Animation Scotland is a companylimited by guarantee-SC022042, and is a registered charity-SC169132DDeessiiggnn aanndd llaayyoouutt::Veronica Petrie (www.illustration.webeden.co.uk)Photographs as creditedPPrriinntteedd:: Thomson Colour Printers, GlasgowPPuubblliisshheedd:: Puppet Animation Scotland


Festival Map

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RumpelstiltskinAAiilliiee CCoohheennDuration 40mins

The Fairytale Laundry is where - after a storyis told - all the clothes, the knights and theirarmour, and the moon and the stars go for a bit of a polish. There’s so much work to be done! But who should turn up butRumpelstiltskin, a funny wee man who is always ready to give a helping hand.

With a cast of clothes pegs, a bulging washbasket and the odd colourful sock, AilieCohen returns with this delightful production

““AAiilliiee pprroodduucceess aa ssttaarrttlliinnggllyy iimmaaggiinnaattiivveeffeeaasstt......hhuuggeellyy eennjjooyyaabbllee.. TTrreemmeennddoouuss ffuunnffoorr aallll tthhee ffaammiillyy..”” The Stage

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The PrincessAnd The PeaBBaannyyaann TThheeaattrree CCoommppaannyyDuration 45mins

Once upon a stormy night, while the windand the rain were howling outside, the Royalswere all tucked up warm in bed. Suddenlythere was a knock at the door, and a very wetand untidy girl was brought inside...

Become a part of this playful and comic storyof a prince in search of a real princess, aclever queen, a girl who is not as she first appears, a tower of mattresses, and ofcourse... a tiny pea.

Banyan Theatre Company, one of England’sleading companies, presents The Polka Theatre production of this classic Hans An-dersen story.

““VVeerryy iinnvveennttiivvee ssttuuffff...... tthhee tthhrreeee yyeeaarr wwhhoo aaccccoommppaanniieedd tthhiiss rreevviieewweerr wwaass qquuiicckkllyy aatteeaassee aanndd eenntthhrraalllleedd..”” The Stage

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3-7Red Riding Hood’sMagic PurseCCllyyddeebbuuiilltt PPuuppppeett TThheeaattrreeDuration 45mins

The Wicked Wolf plans to have “Grannie forlunch and Little Rosie for afternoon tea!”. Find out how Red Riding Hood’s Magic Pursesaves the day in this delightful show from oneof Scotland’s most well known puppetrycompanies.

““TThhiiss ppiieeccee ooff cchhiillddrreenn’’ss tthheeaattrree iiss ttrruullyy mmaaggiiccaall.. TThhee ppuuppppeett iiss ssoo wweellll cchhoorreeoo--ggrraapphheedd tthhaatt iitt cclloosseellyy rreesseemmbblleedd rreeaalliittyy,, ssoo mmuucchh ssoo tthhaatt tthhee ssttoorryy ccoouullddnn’’tt hheellpp bbuuttggrrooww wwiinnggss aanndd ffllyy.. TThhee tthheeaattrree eexxppllooddeeddwwiitthh ggiigggglleess aass II ssaatt tthheerree aanndd ggoobbbblleedd uupp tthheevviissuuaall ttrreeaattss..””Three Weeks At The Festival Fringe

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Jack And The Beanstalk& Billy Goats GruffCCllyyddeebbuuiilltt PPuuppppeett TThheeaattrreeDuration 50mins

Come and reach for the stars, or at least for akingdom in the sky, where Jack might find hisfortune! Will he dodge a rather angry giant andget safely home? Clydebuilt also presents theclassic story about three hungry goats and avery grumpy Troll.... lots of trippety-trap andfun with these beautifully made cloth puppets.

Baskets and boxes, clothes lines and washingare imaginatively transformed into hills and abeanstalk, rivers and castles, in this gentle andcolourful production for younger children.

““BBrriilllliiaanntt,, II’’llll nneevveerr vviieeww mmyy iirroonniinngg bbooaarrdd iinnqquuiittee tthhee ssaammee wwaayy eevveerr aaggaaiinn..”” Head Teacher, Newton Nursery, Dunblane

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5-12Myths Of The VikingsCCllyyddeebbuuiilltt PPuuppppeett TThheeaattrreeDuration 60mins

IInn tthhee BBeeggiinnnniinngg tthheerree wwaass oonnllyy iiccee aanndd ffiirree --wwiitthh tthhee ggrreeaatt eemmppttiinneessss ooff GGiinnnnuunnggaaggaapp iinnbbeettwweeeenn......SSoo bbeeggiinnss tthhee CCrreeaattiioonn ooff tthheeWWoorrlldd ssttoorryy ttoolldd bbyy tthhee NNoorrsseemmeenn ooff oolldd..

Gather around once more and hear stories ofODIN the King of the Gods, THOR and hismighty hammer and LOKI - the shapechanger, adventurer and mischief maker.

Battle against Frost Giants, dodge magicalbeasts and enter into the excitement and danger of these stories, just as the children ofthe Norse once did.

““WWee rreeaallllyy eennjjooyyeedd ““VViikkiinnggss””Larne Museum and Art Gallery, N Ireland

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Sigurd The Dragon SlayerFFoollddiinngg TThheeaattrree PPuuppppeett CCoommppaannyyDuration 45mins

Young Sigurd has a proud heritage but hasnever learned to fear anything or anyone. So he sets out to find someone who willteach him. After many adventures slayingdragons and rescuing maidens he finally meets Brunhilde, daughter of Odin. Sheteaches him the one emotion that no-oneelse could teach him - love!

Based on ancient Teutonic myths we followSigurd’s journey down the river Rhine as hisinner path leads from brash and recklesschildhood to experienced adult maturity.

““IIaaiinn HHaallkkeett iiss aann eennggaaggiinngg ssttoorryytteelllleerr......aabbllyy aassssiisstteedd bbyy aa ccaasstt ooff bbeeaauuttiiffuullllyymmaaddee ppuuppppeettss..””The Scotsman

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3-7 3-6Who’s Been SittingIn My Chair?FFrreeeehhaanndd TThheeaattrreeDuration 50mins

A delightful and playful adaptation of this wellknown tale, with porridge and bears and one-two-three chairs. A tale that’s not too BIG andnot too small, but just right...

Mind you, telling this story is not so easy whenit’s wintertime and the bears just won’t wakeup... zzzzzz... What do bears dream about?

But spring in the air puts a spring in our stepsand one little girl with golden hair is always astep ahead. And when Little Bear gets lost, wewill all have to go on a bear hunt! A story foreveryone who can count to three from one ofEngland’s leading puppetry companies.

““FFrreeeehhaanndd TThheeaattrree’’ss ssuuppeerrbb ccrreeaattiioonnss aarree aa jjooyyttoo sseeee.. TThheeyy pprroovviiddee rreeaall aanndd eeffffeeccttiivvee tthheeaattrree..”” Times Educational Supplement

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The Three BillyGoats GruffGGaarrlliicc TThheeaattrreeDuration 35mins

A simple and elegant retelling of this wellknown story of three hungry goats and onevery annoying Troll! Told with a gentle ecological message, watch out for the DanceOf The Goats, the flying Troll, and loads andloads of rubbish...Garlic Theatre creates amagical world to entrance and delight youngaudiences with puppets, live music and imaginative storytelling.

““FFaannttaassttiicc,, tthhee aadduullttss lloovveedd wwaattcchhiinngg tthhee cchhiillddrreenn’’ss ffaacceess aanndd eexxpprreessssiioonnss aass tthheeyy wweerreewwaattcchhiinngg.. AA wwoonnddeerrffuull ppeerrffoorrmmaannccee aanndd ppuuppppeettss oonnccee aaggaaiinn.. CCaann’’tt wwaaiitt uunnttiill tthhee nneexxtt oonnee!!”” Teacher, Lakenham First School, England

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Alice And TheWhite RabbitIInnddiiggoo MMoooonn TThheeaattrreeDuration 50mins

Join Alice on her magical adventure as shechases the White Rabbit back in time on afantastic spiralling journey into Wonderland.Watch her change in size in this dream-likeyet interactive shadow adaption inspired bythe famous tale by Lewis Carroll.

On her journey she meets the Cheshire Cat,a two-legged dragon and the March Hare atthe medieval Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. But beware the Queen of Hearts or you mightjust lose your head!

““TThhee cchhiillddrreenn wweerree aallll ttrraannssffiixxeedd aanndd cclleeaarrllyyeennjjooyyeedd tthhee ppeerrffoorrmmaannccee…… tthheeyy aallll eennjjooyyeeddsseeeeiinngg hhooww tthhee ppuuppppeettss wwoorrkkeedd aatt tthhee eenndd ooff tthhee sshhooww ttoooo..””General Manager, Venue Cymru, Llandudno. Wales

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The Three Little Pigs& Other TalesKKiiddgglloovveess PPuuppppeettssDuration 45mins

Why do animals often have adventures inthrees? As well as the classic tale of one hungry wolf and three frightened pigs, Kidglovespresents Goldilocks and the Three Bears andThe Three Billy Goats Gruff. Help chase Wilfred the Wolf away, watch the goats outwitthe troll and join in with the singing at thehouse of the Bears.

Other tales presented are: ‘The Fox and theCrow’ and ‘Mary the Contrary Dragon’. All aretold in Kidgloves’ gentle and humorous stylewith colourful hand held puppets and plenty ofaudience participation.

““TThhee aauuddiieennccee wweerree eennggaaggeedd ffoorr tthhee eennttiirreedduurraattiioonn wwiitthh lloottss ooff ‘‘wwhhaatt’’ss nneexxtt’’ aass tthhee ccuurrttaaiinn eennddss oonnee ttaallee ffoorr aannootthheerr ttoo bbeeggiinn......aann aallll rroouunndd wwiinnnneerr..”” EdinburghGuide.com

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5-11The Am-A-Zing ThingLLeemmppeenn PPuuppppeett TThheeaattrreeDuration 55mins

What’s in the box? A strange and weird thing?Something terrible, or a thing of beauty? Storyteller Peter Grimm opens the box to findthe Thing that takes him on an unusual journeywhich weaves its way through a medley ofwell known Brother Grimms’ tales, finally tounlock his imagination and free his stories.

A truly original story told with puppets, actingand live music. Fun, inspiration and delight forall the family.

““LLeemmppeenn aallwwaayyss mmaakkeess tthhiinnggss mmaaggiicc -- aa vveerryyssppeecciiaall qquuaalliittyy..””Artistic Director, Ilkey Literature Festival

The Ugly DucklingMMaajjoorr MMuussttaarrdd’’ss TTrraavveelllliinngg SShhoowwDuration 50mins

Major Mustard is on tour with his musical Boxof Delights when he meets a sad and grumpylittle duckling. In this unusual and delightfulversion of Hans Christian Andersen’s tale,Major Mustard and the audience call on alltheir skills of song, music and story to curethe duckling’s sadness.

A regular and very welcome visitor to theFestival, Major Mustard presents another ofhis entertaining shows for all the family in hisown unique way...a travelling show extraordinaire!

““OOnnee ooff tthhee ffeeww ppuuppppeett ccoommppaanniieess wwhhiicchhhhaass aallwwaayyss mmaaiinnttaaiinneedd tthhee hhiigghheesstt ssttaannddaarrddssooff pprreesseennttaattiioonn,, eenntteerrttaaiinnmmeenntt aanndd ccrraaffttssmmaannsshhiipp..”” Polka Children’s Theatre

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6-11Small WorldsMMiimmiikkaa TThheeaattrreeDuration 50mins

One day, one place, six interweaving stories. A non-verbal performance which takes placeinside a unique and beautiful white canvasdome. Fusing computer generated animationand digital projection with miniature landscapes,puppets and a highly evocative soundtrack, thisshow is an unforgettable and special piece ofvisual theatre for young audiences and theirfamilies.

““TThhee pprroodduuccttiioonn tthhaatt mmoovveedd mmee tthhee mmoossttwwaass MMiimmiikkaa TThheeaattrree’’ss SSmmaallll WWoorrllddss...... aa mmaaggiiccaall ssttoorryy uunnffoollddeedd tthhrroouugghh ffiillmm,, vviissuuaalltthheeaattrree aanndd ppuuppppeettrryy...... TThhee wwoorrddlleessss pprroodduuccttiioonn hhaadd bbootthh tthhee cchhiillddrreenn aanndd aadduullttssttoottaallllyy eennggaaggeedd aanndd mmeessmmeerriizzeedd..”” Director, Arts Council Singapore

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Oscar’s AmazingSpace AdventureMMoouusseettaallee PPuuppppeettssDuration 50mins

Oscar the Mouse loves adventures, so whena mysterious object lands in the garden shed,he can’t help investigating and before long heis caught up in the one adventure that everychild dreams about...

Along with his new friend, Zimmy, Oscarblasts off to search the universe for Quagroonrocks. Join the two friends as they learn allabout the planets and the solar system beforefacing the Giant Ten-eyed Moon Slug onPlanet Quagroon!

““FFrroomm tthhee mmoommeenntt tthhee cchhiillddrreenn eenntteerreedd tthheehhaallll tthheeyy wweerree ttrraannssppoorrtteedd ttoo aa ddiiffffeerreennttwwoorrlldd......TThhee bbeesstt ppuuppppeett sshhooww II’’vvee sseeeenn..”” Venue Manager, Falkirk Town Hall

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2-10Tom Tit TotOObbjjeeccttss DDaarrttDuration 45mins

A puppeteer is happily going camping...untilhe discovers he has forgotten his tent! Luckilyhe has a big umbrella for shelter and woollyclothes to keep him warm...

A playful introduction to the art of mend-and–make-do leads to an exploration of woolmaking, which then quickly spins out of control...when the King - who desperatelywants a new jumper - agrees to marry a girlwho has caught his eye. She has to spin fiveskeins of wool a day until he has enoughwool for a new jumper... if she can’t do it...it’s OFF WITH HER HEAD!

““TThhee cchhaarraacctteerrss aarree ssoo eexxppeerrttllyy ppeerrffoorrmmeeddtthhaatt aafftteerr aa wwhhiillee yyoouu ffoorrggeett tthhaatt tthhee oolldd llaaddyyiiss rreeaallllyy aann oolldd jjuummppeerr,, aanndd tthhee ggiirrll iiss mmaaddeeffrroomm aa sshhooee,, aa ppaaiirr ooff bbiinnooccuullaarrss,, aanndd aa ssccaarrff..””Teacher, Streatham’s Girls School

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The Frog PrincessTThhee PPuuppppeett LLaabbDuration 50mins

Three royal brothers are ordered by their father,the King, to marry. Each prince must shoot anarrow high and far into the air, and must take ashis bride whosoever finds and returns it. Forthe two eldest brothers their arrows arebrought back by beautiful, perfect princesses.

But the third brother is surprised and dismayedwhen a frog brings back his arrow! But perhapseverything is not as it seems... A gentle andbeautifully crafted adaptation of the well knownRussian folk tale by one of Scotland’s leadingcompanies.

““VVeerryy iimmpprreesssseedd......tthhee kkiiddss wweerree ttaallkkiinngg aabboouutttthhee sshhooww wweeeekkss llaatteerr!!”” Promoter, New Deer Village Hall

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The Greatest TravellingAnimal Circus EverSSookkoobbaauunnooDuration 50mins

Stroll up, stroll up! Come and see the GreatShannaz and his remarkably talented and invisible animals! Be amazed and delighted bytricks and turns and acrobatic stunts performed by this fabulous travelling troupe!

Accompanied by inventor extraordinaire,Shirley Knot, as she unveils her latest unrulycontraptions – a pedal-powered horsebox orchestra and the world’s first Invisiblizer -this show features slight-of-hand puppetry,marvellous musical creations, amazing illusions and crazy kinetic inventions!

““AA lloovveellyy EEuurrooppeeaann aattmmoosspphheerree.. FFuunnnnyy,, wwaarrmmaanndd eennddeeaarriinnggllyy hhoonneesstt.. TThhee aauuddiieennccee wwaassccoommpplleetteellyy eennggaaggeedd tthhrroouugghhoouutt..”” Angus Arts (Hotel Marionette, 2008)

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The FishermanSSttoorryybbooxx TThheeaattrreeDuration 50mins

One of England’s leading puppeteers, and avery regular visitor to the Festival, Rod Burnett returns with a new solo productionusing his amazing ingenuity and formidablestorytelling skills.

A fisherman catches a talking fish...and lets itgo...when his wife hears what happens everything starts to magically change...thisstylish adaptation of the Brothers Grimm taleof the folly of greed will delight and enthralchildren and adults alike.

““TThhoouugghhttffuull,, uunnaaffrraaiidd,, eemmppaatthheettiicc,, eennddlleessssllyyiimmaaggiinnaattiivvee tthheeaattrree ffoorr tthhee yyoouunngg.. TThhiiss iiss ppuuppppeettrryy ooff rreeaall sskkiillll......tthhee cchhiillddrreenn llaappppeedd iittuupp......aammaazziinnggllyy aatttteennttiivvee aanndd eeaaggeerr..””The Scotsman

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SnegurotchkaTThhee WWoorrlldd TThhrroouugghh WWooooddeenn EEyyeessDuration 45mins

From the land of Baba Yaga and the littlewooden hut on chicken’s legs, Snegurotchka -or the Snow Maiden - is one of Russia’s mostpopular and well known folk stories.

An aged couple of toymakers from a smallcountry village wish so much for a child thatthey decide to make one of their own... fromsnow. But although the couple are so overjoyed when the Snow Maiden magicallycomes to life, Snegurotchka, - the talk of thevillage - always remains alone and cut off fromeveryone...

After the success last year of Two LittlePushkin Tales the company returns with this elegant adaptation using beautiful paper puppets to tell this classic story.

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The Water KelpieOf Loch NessYYuuggeenn PPuuppppeett CCoommppaannyyDuration 50mins

Taken from our rich heritage of folk talesabout the Loch Ness monster - or waterkelpie - the most famous Scottish creature ofall has its own special story to tell.

This is a tale about one man’s quest to seekout the beast, which in darker ancient timeshas been terrorising the local countryside. Heoutwits the shape-shifting water horse andtakes away its powers, but in doing so he inherits strong and magical abilities of his own.

This new production from one of Scotland’sleading companies uses soundscapes inspiredby Gaelic song, gentle and engaging storytelling, beautifully created puppets andstriking animation in this beautiful adaptation.

““IItt wwaass bbrriilllliiaanntt.. TThhee cchhiillddrreenn wweerree aallll ccoomm--pplleetteellyy ttaakkeenn iinn...... tthhee wwhhoollee eexxppeerriieennccee wwaassuupplliiffttiinngg..”” Librarian, Dundee City Council

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8+Instant Puppets:Puppet Performance Workshop

AAnngguuss AArrttssDuration 2 hoursAges 8 yrs + & Under 8s IF accompanied

Using puppets made in our workshop, or puppets you already have, create unforgettablepuppet performances. We can make props,sets, music, sound effects. We can conjurenew worlds, characters and beasts beyondimagining, and then tell tales never before told.

We will identify basic elements of puppettheatre and offer a wide variety of inspirationsto build strong characters and stories, helpingevery puppet to find its voice and its adventure. Workshops cater for different levels of skill and experience, ensuring creative freedom within a planned structure.Please wear old clothes.

““II rreeaallllyy eennjjooyyeedd mmaakkiinngg ppuuppppeettss......mmyy ppuuppppeetthhaass ssttaarrtteedd ttoo ssppeeaakk ttoo mmee......iitt lliivveess!! IItt iiss ccaalllleeddLLoollllyy..”” Participant, Boddam Primary School

Instant Puppets:Puppet Making Workshop

AAnngguuss AArrttssDuration 2 hoursAges 8 yrs + & Under 8s IF accompanied

Use a fascinating variety of materials and simple inventive techniques to create impressive and expressive characters, andpresent dynamic short shows. Angus Arts hasbeen exploring puppet making with people ofall ages for ten years. The results are alwaysastonishing and exciting.

Workshops cater for all levels of skill and experience. They encourage each participantto enjoy the liberating effects of creativity andthe transforming power of puppets and puppet theatre. All materials are provided.Please wear old clothes.

““WWoonnddeerrffuull!! TThhee cchhiillddrreenn wweerree eennrraappttuurreeddffrroomm tthhee ssttaarrtt……tthheerree wwaass mmoorree ccrreeaattiivviittyy iinntthheessee ttwwoo hhoouurrss tthhaann iinn aann eennttiirree wweeeekk..””Primary Teacher, St John Vianney School, Edinburgh

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14 Venues and Events

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WED 31 MARCH 4.00pmJJaacckk AAnndd TThhee BBeeaannssttaallkk &&TThhee TThhrreeee BBiillllyy GGooaattss GGrruuffffClydebuilt Puppet Theatre

IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONNTickets: £4.00, one accompanying adult free01436 810403Refreshments available

AARRDDFFEERRNNCCRRAAIIGGNNIISSHH VVIILLLLAAGGEE HHAALLLL

THU 01 APRIL 6.00pmTThhee AAmm--AA--ZZiinngg TThhiinnggLempen Puppet Theatre

THU 22 APRIL 6.00pmOOssccaarr’’ss AAmmaazziinnggSSppaaccee AAddvveennttuurreeMousetale Puppets

IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONNTickets: £4.00/£3.00 concTo make a booking contactDiane Steele – 01852 500746and leave a message.Or – [email protected]

EEAASSDDAALLEE IISSLLAANNDDCCOOMMMMUUNNIITTYY HHAALLLL

FRI 02 APRIL 3.00pmMMyytthhss OOff TThhee VViikkiinnggssClydebuilt Puppet Theatre

IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONNTickets: £4.00. 01852 300113By [email protected]/hall

OOBBAANNCCOORRRRAANN HHAALLLLSS

SAT 03 APRIL 11.00amJJaacckk AAnndd TThhee BBeeaannssttaallkk &&TThhee TThhrreeee BBiillllyy GGooaattss GGrruuffffClydebuilt Puppet Theatre

WED 07 APRIL 11.00amTThhee TThhrreeee LLiittttllee PPiiggss&& OOtthheerr TTaalleessKidgloves Puppets

IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONNTickets: £5.00. 01631 567333The Esplanade

DDUUNNOOOONNQQUUEEEENN’’SS HHAALLLL

WED 07 APRIL 11.00amSSiigguurrdd TThhee DDrraaggoonn SSllaayyeerrFolding Theatre

WED 14 APRIL 11.00amTThhee FFrroogg PPrriinncceessssThe Puppet Lab

IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONNTickets: £5.00. 01369 702800Argyle Street

RROOTTHHEESSAAYY PPAAVVIILLIIOONN

WED 07 APRIL 11.00amRReedd RRiiddiinngg HHooooddClydebuilt Puppet Theatre

WED 14 APRIL 11.00amMMyytthhss OOff TThhee VViikkiinnggssClydebuilt Puppet Theatre

IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONNTickets: £4.00. 01700 504250Argyle Street

HHEELLEENNSSBBUURRGGHHVVIICCTTOORRIIAA HHAALLLLSS

WED 07 APRIL 2.00pmTThhee FFrroogg PPrriinncceessssThe Puppet Lab

THU 08 APRIL 2.00pmRReedd RRiiddiinngg HHooooddClydebuilt Puppet Theatre

IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONNTickets: £6.00/£4.00 conc01436 672224Sinclair StreetAlso available fromHelensburgh Swimming Pool

TTAAYYNNUUIILLTT VVIILLLLAAGGEE HHAALLLL

THU 08 APRIL 2.00pmTThhee UUggllyy DDuucckklliinnggMajor Mustard’s Travelling Show

IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONNTickets: £4.00/£3.50 conc01866 822192

AARRGGYYLLLL && BBUUTTEE AARRGGYYLLLL && BBUUTTEE AARRGGYYLLLL && BBUUTTEE


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MMUULLLL TTHHEEAATTRREE

MON 12 APRIL 3.00pmAAlliiccee AAnndd TThhee WWhhiittee RRaabbbbiittIndigo Moon Theatre

THU 15 APRIL 3.00pmRRuummppeellssttiillttsskkiinnAilie Cohen

SAT 17 APRIL 11.00am, 12.30pmSSmmaallll WWoorrllddss & 2.30pmMimika

IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONNTickets: £6.00/£4.00 conc01688 302828Druimfin, Tobermory

MMIIDD AARRGGYYLLLL AARRTTSS AASSSSOOCCIIAA--TTIIOONN@@

LLOOCCHHGGIILLPPHHEEAADDYYOOUUTTHH CCEENNTTRREE

FRI 16 APRIL 2.30pmTThhrreeee BBiillllyy GGooaattss GGrruuffffGarlic Theatre

IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONNTickets: £4.00/£3.00 concPay at the door, all welcomeMid Argyll Youth Project Hall50a Union Street

IISSLLAAYY,, PPOORRTT EELLLLEENNPPRRIIMMAARRYY SSCCHHOOOOLL

FRI 23 APRIL 6.00pmTThhee WWaatteerr KKeellppiieeOOff LLoocchh NNeessssYugen Puppet Company

IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONNTickets: £2.00Buy on the door

JJUURRAA HHAALLLL

SAT 24 APRIL 7.00pmTThhee WWaatteerr KKeellppiieeOOff LLoocchh NNeessssYugen Puppet Company

IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONNTickets: £2.00To book tickets telephoneElaine – 01496 820 161/168

AARRGGYYLLLL && BBUUTTEE AARRGGYYLLLL && BBUUTTEE


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SSTTRRAACCAATTHHRROO HHAALLLL

SAT 03 APRIL 3.00pmTThhee GGrreeaatteesstt TTrraavveelllliinngg AAnniimmaall CCiirrccuuss EEvveerrSokobauno Puppet Company

MON 05 APRIL 3.00pmTThhee FFiisshheerrmmaannStorybox Theatre

TUE 06 APRIL 11.00amTToomm TTiitt TToottObjects Dart

THU 08 APRIL 3.00pmSSnneegguurroottcchhkkaaThe World Through Wooden Eyes

IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONNTickets: £5.00£18.00 Family Ticket (4)Tickets: 01356 670304 or01356 648 669Show tickets only can also bepurchased in person at Brechin& Montrose Libraries.Inchbare, near Brechin, B966www.neatshows.org.uk

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SSTTRRAACCAATTHHRROO HHAALLLL

SAT 03 APRIL 10.00amPPuuppppeett MMaakkiinngg WWoorrkksshhooppAngus Arts

SAT 03 APRIL 12.00pmPPuuppppeett MMaakkiinngg WWoorrkksshhooppAngus Arts

MON 05 APRIL 11.00amPPuuppppeett MMaakkiinngg WWoorrkksshhooppAngus Arts

TUE 06 APRIL 2.00pmPPuuppppeett PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee WWoorrkksshhooppAngus Arts

WED 07 APRIL 11.00amMMaakkee AA SShhooww IInn AA DDaayy**Angus Arts

THU 08 APRIL 11.00amPPuuppppeett PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee WWoorrkksshhooppAngus Arts

IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONNTickets: £5.00£18.00 Family Ticket (4)*Make A Show In A Day - £10.00Tickets: 01356 670304 or 01356 648 669Show tickets only can also bepurchased in person at Brechin &Montrose Libraries.Inchbare, near Brechin, B966www.neatshows.org.uk

AANNGGUUSS AANNGGUUSS


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SSTTRRAATTHHDDOONNLLOONNAACCHH HHAALLLL

SUN 28 MARCH 6.30pmWWhhoo’’ss BBeeeenn SSiittttiinnggIInn MMyy CChhaaiirr??Freehand Theatre

SUN 18 APRIL 6.30pmOOssccaarr’’ss AAmmaazziinnggSSppaaccee AAddvveennttuurreeMousetale Puppets

IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONNTickets: £7.00/£5.00 conc£20.00 Family Tickets (4)01975 651779www.lonachhall.co.ukwww.neatshows.org.uk

BBAANNCCHHOORRYYWWOOOODDEENNDD BBAARRNN

MON 29 MARCH 2.00pmTThhee FFrroogg PPrriinncceessssThe Puppet Lab

MON 05 APRIL 2.00pmTThhee WWaatteerr KKeellppiieeOOff LLoocchh NNeessssYugen Puppet Company

WED 07 APRIL 2.00pmTToomm TTiitt TToottObjects Dart

IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONNTickets: £5.00. 01330 825431Burn O’ Benniewww.woodendbarn.co.ukwww.neatshows.org

NNEEWW DDEEEERR PPUUBBLLIICC HHAALLLL

TUE 30 MARCH 7.00pmJJaacckk AAnndd TThhee BBeeaannssttaallkk &&TThhee TThhrreeee BBiillllyy GGooaattss GGrruuffffClydebuilt Puppet Theatre

IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONNTickets: £5.00. 01771 644217Fordyce TerraceAlso available from TheChemist – 01771 644366or Food For Thought.www.neatshows.org.uk

NNEEWWTTOONNHHIILLLLBBEETTTTRRIIDDGGEE CCEENNTTRREE

WED 31 MARCH 2.00pmSSiigguurrdd TThhee DDrraaggoonn SSllaayyeerrFolding Theatre

SAT 17 APRIL 2.00pmOOssccaarr’’ss AAmmaazziinnggSSppaaccee AAddvveennttuurreeMousetale Puppets

IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONNTickets: £4.00/£14.00 Family Ticket (4)01569 731320Coastal Parkwww.bettridgecentre.org.ukwww.neatshows.org.uk

NNEEWW PPIITTSSLLIIGGOO PPUUBBLLIICC HHAALLLL

SUN 18 APRIL 2.00pmTThhee FFrroogg PPrriinncceessssThe Puppet Lab

IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONNTickets: £5.00£17.00 Family Ticket (4)01771 653229www.neatshows.org.uk

TTUULLLLYYNNEESSSSLLEE && FFOORRBBEESS HHAALLLL

SAT 24 APRIL 4.30pmRRuummppeellssttiillttsskkiinnAilie Cohen

IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONNTickets: £5.00. 01975 562963Available from Nicol’s OutdoorStore, Main Street, Alfordwww.neatshows.org.uk

AABBEERRDDEEEENNSSHHIIRREE AABBEERRDDEEEENNSSHHIIRREE AABBEERRDDEEEENNSSHHIIRREE


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AABBEERRDDEEEENN LLEEMMOONN TTRREEEE

SAT 27 MARCH 2.00pmWWhhoo’’ss BBeeeenn SSiittttiinnggIInn MMyy CChhaaiirr??Freehand Theatre

TUE 06 APRIL 2.00pmMMyytthhss OOff TThhee VViikkiinnggssClydebuilt Puppet Theatre

THU 08 APRIL 2.00pmRRuummppeellssttiillttsskkiinnAilie Cohen

SAT 10 APRIL 2.00pmTThhee FFiisshheerrmmaannStorybox Theatre

IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONNTickets: £5.00(plus 50p booking fee)01224 6411225 West North Streetwww.boxofficeaberdeen.com

BBUUCCKKIIEE LLEEGGIIOONN HHAALLLL

TUE 23 MARCH 7.00pmJJaacckk AAnndd TThhee BBeeaannssttaallkk &&TThhee TThhrreeee BBiillllyy GGooaattss GGrruuffffClydebuilt Puppet Theatre

WED 21 APRIL 7.00pmMMyytthhss OOff TThhee VViikkiinnggssClydebuilt Puppet Theatre

IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONNTickets: £4.00 or three for £10.0001343 829026Available from Taylor’s Pharmacy, High Street, in person, or contact: 01542 831116www.neatshows.org.uk

BBUUCCKKIIEE HHIIGGHH SSCCHHOOOOLL

WED 31 MARCH 2.00pmTThhee FFrroogg PPrriinncceessssThe Puppet Lab

IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONNTickets: £4.00 or three for £10.0001542 831423Available from Taylor’s Pharmacy, High Street, in person, or contact: 01542 831116www.neatshows.org.uk

LLOOSSSSIIEEMMOOUUTTHHWWAARREEHHOOUUSSEE TTHHEEAATTRREE

WED 31 MARCH 2.00pmRReedd RRiiddiinngg HHooooddClydebuilt Puppet Theatre

IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONNTickets: Please contact venuefor all ticket and disabled access information 01343 814004, Pitgaveny Quay

Or –www.thewarehousetheatre.co.ukwww.thebooth.co.uk

CCRRAAIIGGEELLLLAACCHHIIEE VVIILLLLAAGGEE HHAALLLL

SAT 24 APRIL 2.00pmJJaacckk AAnndd TThhee BBeeaannssttaallkk &&TThhee TThhrreeee BBiillllyy GGooaattss GGrruuffffClydebuilt Puppet Theatre

IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONNTickets: £3.50£12.00 for fourTo book tickets telephone Kerry– 01340 871 457

AABBEERRDDEEEENN MMOORRAAYY MMOORRAAYY


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IINNVVEERRNNEESSSSTTHHEE BBIIKKEE SSHHEEDD

SAT 17 APRIL 2.00pmTThhee TThhrreeee LLiittttllee PPiiggss&& OOtthheerr TTaalleessKidgloves Puppets

IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONNTickets: £2.00. 01463 24008523 Grant Street

MMAALLLLAAIIGG && MMOORRAARRCCOOMMMMUUNNIITTYY CCEENNTTRREE

THU 25 MARCH 10.15amWWhhoo’’ss BBeeeenn SSiittttiinnggIInn MMyy CChhaaiirr??Freehand Theatre

IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONNTickets: £3.50 on the door01687 460039West Bay

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Visit wwwwww..ppuuppppeettaanniimmaattiioonnffeessttiivvaall..oorrgg to find out more informationabout all our events in the Festival throughout Scotland as well asa helpful Daily Diary.

To request a different area Festival brochure telephone: 01224 575743.

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PUPPET ANIMATION SCOTLAND, CUSTOM HOUSE, 35 REGENT QUAY, ABERDEEN AB11 5BEt 01224 575743 e [email protected] w www.puppetanimationfestival.org

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