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SUMMARY:Upfront Puppet Museum Official Opening
DESCRIPTION:The museum houses puppets from around the world and illustrates the various typesof puppets and the cultures that they relate to. John Parkinson\, who is jointfounder of Upfront Arts\, launched the project of a puppet theatre over twenty yearsago. The original 80 seat theatre became a 128 seat Arts Venue\, with space builtto house a puppet museum in the future. The museum includes rod\, string\, shadow and glove puppets and interactives that allow visitors to try out the various types of puppets.There are some complimentary tickets remaining for the opening which can be booked viathe link below. John will talk a little about the inspiration and journey to make themuseum\, followed by Linda Frazer\,who will open a roomdedicated to a collection of marionettes made by her father\, Stan Parker\, of Carlisle. Joan Pricket will speak about her exhibition of paintings “Puppets & Puppeteers”\, created from her time as artist- in -residence with Upfront Puppet Theatre.Finally\, Upfront Puppet Theatre’s newest visitor\, Hacker the Dog\, from BBC Blue Peter and CBeebies will make the opening speech and cut the ribbon. You can then can walk round the exhibitions\, learn aboutpuppetry from around the world and test the interactive displays. Hacker will beavailable for selfies and chatting.Light refreshments will be provided.At 1:30 there will be a performance of Punch & Judy by professor Clive Chandler.  Donations to the charity would be welcome.Click the link to book up to 4 complimentary tickets:https://www.ticketsource.com/upfrontartslimited/t-zoprakj
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SUMMARY:Hansel and Gretel
DESCRIPTION:Left behind in the forest\, can two innocent children survive? Hansel is quite smart\, but it takes his sister Gretel to save the day and bring about a happy ending. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA marionette puppet show with scenery\, special effects & musical score.The show takes you on a magical journey into the woods\, where the children are led by a magic bird to a house made of sweets. The witch leads them inside where she catches Hansel in a cage\, ready to eat him. Gretel has a plan and tricks the witch and pushes her into her own oven.Everything ends happily ever after. \n\n\n\nFOLLOWING THE SHOW:Meet the puppeteers and puppets\, ask questions\, see how things work & take photographs. \n\n\n\nPERFORMANCE TIMES:11am – August 6th\, 13th\, 20th & 27th..3pm  –August 5th\, 7th\, 8th\, 12th\, 14th\, 15th\,19th\, 21st\, 23rd\, 26th\, 28th\, 29th\, 31st.The show last approximately 1.5 hours with an interval. \n\n\n\nSuitable for ages 4 – 94Adults £10\, Children £8.50. Family £33 (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children) \n\n\n\nChoose your seats and book below:We are unable to give any discounts as the puppet theatre receives no funding and relies entirely on ticket sales \n\n\n\nhttps://www.ticketsource.com/upfrontartslimited/e-xmqj
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