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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2007/2008

2008
1
Throughout 2008
valley of stone
A two-year programme of work in partnership with Pennine Groundwork, celebrating the quarrying heritage of the Valley. Throughout Rossendale
Community programme
 
2
MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO - FILM
Sunday 13th January - 3.00pm
totoro
Another classic animation from Studio Ghibli. One of the greatest ever films for children - and adults!
Boo event
3
POETRY AND MAGIC with NICK TOCZEK
Sunday 27th January - 3.00pm
nick toczek
Chidren's author Nick Toczek with an afternoon of poetry, magic, fun and mayhem.
Boo event
4
PROFESSOR POPUP'S PUPPET THEATRE - THE PIED PIPER OF HAMELIN
Sunday 24th February - 3.00pm
pied piper
A great show for children and families performed with mechanical toys, puppets and music.
Boo event
5
'3 Little Pigs' by MISHIMOU - adult puppetry
Friday 7th March 7.30pm
3 little pigs
Book your tickets from info@horseandbamboo.org. An opportunity to see a distinctive and challenging adult puppet show.
Boo event
6
February 2008 onward and at THE BOO Friday 28th/Saturday 29th March
veil
A major new production. Touring throughout the UK - details here
Touring
7
ROMEO AND JULIET - NO NONSENSE THEATRE
Sunday 30th March - 3.00pm
juliet
The classsic story re-told with puppetry, clowning and live music. For ages 6 and over.
Boo event
8
LEMPEN PUPPET THEATRE - JOURNEY OF TURTLE
Sunday 20th April - 3.00pm
turtle
Our friends at Lempen Puppet Theatre return with a new show. Find out how the turtle survives an amazing journey! For 5 years and over.
Boo event
9
HAND TO MOUTH THEATRE - HEAD IN THE CLOUDS
Sunday 11th May - 3.00pm
turtle
A gentle and entertaining show to appeal to both adults and children over 3 years. using traditional hand puppets and live music.
Boo event
10
THE HORSE + BAMBOO PUPPET FESTIVAL
Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th June
12.30 - 4.30pm
turtle
The return of the ever popular festival for the whole family! Book early to guarantee your seats. The programme can be found here.
Boo event
11
'ALICE' - A FILM BY JAN SVANKMAJER
Friday 27th June - 7.30pm
turtle
An extraordinary film of Alice in Wonderland for adults and teenagers. A great work of puppet film-making by the Czech master.
Boo event
12
'WHISPER OF THE HEART' - A FILM BY STUDIO GHIBLI
Sunday 130th July - 3.00pm
turtle
Our favourite animation company with yet another masterpiece, following on the success of 'Totoro' and 'Kiki'. made for a slightly older audience but suitable for anyone over 6
Boo event
13

'CINDERELLA'
SHONA REPPE

Sunday 27th Julyl - 3.00pm
turtle
A great hit at Edinburgh Festival and popular ever since. A whacky and very funny version of the old favourite story! For 5 years and over.
Boo event
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