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Mowlem Big Weekend – Up Jumped The Crab Puppetry Show

Experience a day at the seaside with this charming puppet story in miniature showing a day at sea with the real Cromer crab fishermen of North Norfolk.
Set to the foot-tapping folk music of East Anglian musicians; Bob Roberts, Tony Hall and Percy Brown, this wordless piece is a wonderful introduction to the joyful magic of puppet theatre with sing-along opportunities for all!

-Running time approx 35 mins 

-Suitable for all ages (children must not be left unsupervised)

Bio:

Crooked Timber Theatre was set up by Gemma Khawaja to create and tour innovative children’s puppet theatre drawing on traditional stories and local heritage.

Gemma is an accomplished performer and workshop leader specialising in children’s theatre and puppetry. Upon completing an Honours degree in Drama 2001, Gemma furthered her skills and training in puppetry by learning traditional puppet making and performance techniques at Norwich Puppet Theatre from 2001-2004.

Gemma has over 20 years of professional experience touring to venues, festivals, rural settings and schools nationally performing in puppet shows produced by leading companies such as Norwich Puppet Theatre, Horse & Bamboo Theatre, Little Angel Theatre. Monstro Theatre & Factory International.

Tickets £11 inc booking fee

31 May @ 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

The Studio

The Mowlem
Swanage, England BH19 2AD United Kingdom