SNOW CHILD
Unicorn Theatre/Sheffield Crucible Theatre/Dancing Brick
Puppets and Puppetry
Directed by Thomas Eccleshare and Valentina Ceschi of Dancing Brick
Set and Costume Design by James Button
Lighting Design by Phil Bentley
Production Photography by Richard Davenport
A wintery show for 3-5 years olds, and their families, set in a snowy ball pit based on a Russian folk tale exploring the themes of family, loss and the inevitability of time.
“The vivid use of colour, movement and sound together allows the audience to forget that dialogue is even needed to feel the emotion of the story. The unconventional puppetry performance was synchronous down to the tiniest of movements which emphasised the reality of the Snow Child.”
FORGE PRESS
“As we watch them enjoying a day of fun in the snow – complete with snow angels and snowball fights – we see them slowly begin to create a snowman. Through clever effects and the creative introduction of bigger balls and hidden objects from beneath the surface, we see a snow child begin to take shape. It’s strikingly effective; a thoroughly visual show made magically beautiful by inventive live music and absolutely enchanting puppetry.”
THE STAR