The Boo – Spring/Summer season 2008
Sunday 11th May 3.00pm (50mins) PUPPET SHOW
HAND TO MOUTH THEATRE
'Head in the Clouds' £4
The Puppet Man provides a gentle, and entertaining antidote to today’s world of relentless technology and quick fixes, which appeals to both adults and children, using hand puppets and live, traditionally-inspired music to create a funny and fantastic adventure of the imagination.
Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th June: HORSE + BAMBOO PUPPET FESTIVAL - CLICK HERE
Friday 27th June 7.30pm (90mins) FILM
JAN SVANKMAJER
FILM: 'Alice'
(CANCELLED DUE TO LICENCE PROBLEMS - SEE 'NEWS')
PG teens and adults £4.50
A wonderfully creepy take on of Lewis Carroll's novel 'Alice in Wonderland', mixing one live actor (Alice) with a huge variety of sinister animated puppets, ranging from the complex (the white rabbit) to the incredibly simple (the Caterpillar, consisting of a sock, a couple of glass eyes and a pair of false teeth).
The original story is followed reasonably faithfully, though those familiar with this director's other films won't be the least bit surprised by the numerous digressions into Svankmajer territory, decaying slabs of meat and all.
Sunday 13th July 3.00pm (110mins)
STUDIO GHIBLI
FILM: 'Whisper of the Heart'
Suitable for ages 6+ £4
Shizuku, 14 years old, is leading a relatively normal life. One day, like Alice in the Wonderland, she is led to a different world...not different because of magic or mystery or fantasy...but one that is part of growing up.
Whisper of the Heart is a beautifully drawn, emotionally engaging animation by Studio Ghibli, creators of Spirited Away and My Neighbour Totoro.
Sunday 27th July 3.00pm (45mins) PUPPET SHOW
SHONA REPPE
Cinderella
Suitable for ages 5+ £4
Every day is a bad hair day for Cinderella.
The classic fairytale is beautifully reimagined by Shona Reppe Puppets in this highly visual, award-winning production with secret latches, hidden drawers and a handbag full of magic!
To book tickets please call The Boo Box Office 01706 220 241 or book using a debit or credit card through TICKETLINE (may entail a handling fee).