SWALLOWS AND AMAZONS
Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre
Puppets & Puppetry
Directed by Katie Posner
Set & Costume Design by Rhys Jarmin
Lighting Design by Andy Patterson
Production Photography by Mark Carline
A new adaptation of the Arthur Ransome classic for family audiences as part of the 2018 rep season.
“Puppetmaster Matt Hutchinson has created a myriad of creatures, beautiful birds filling the sky and dipping into the imaginary waters surrounding Wild Cat Island. Even adders and parrots and babes (oh my). It all really is quite charming.”
“Wheelbarrow boats seem to bob in the water, puppet birds swirl and dive (the cormorant is a triumph), and the simple wooden set, festooned with strings of lights and brightly coloured bunting creates a folksy, nautical feel to the whole space.”
REVIEWSHUB.COM
“Mention must also be made to the marvellously magical puppets created by Matt Hutchinson, giving the story extra dimension in capturing the hearts and minds of the audience”
WEARECHESTER.CO.UK
“….(the cast bringing in) numerous puppets throughout including birds, a parrot and a baby, Fat Vicky. Matt Hutchinson has done an incredible job with the puppets and puppetry.”
NORTHWESTEND.CO.UK