Jane Ray(Walker Books) Everyone knows the story of Cinderella and her misfortunes. This new pop-up edition is definitely one to treasure. In Cinderella, Jane Ray uses the technique of layered cut papers to create six three-dimensional theatrical scenes, and the result is striking. Her elegant drawings convey the right atmosphere, and the amount of detail in each scene …
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Moominsummer Madness
Tove Jansson(Puffin) Moomin Valley is flooded after some antics from the nearby volcano and the Moonins and a few of their acquaintances find themselves on the move looking for some place to stay. They come across a floating theatre (although they have no idea it is a theatre and would not know what it was …
Penguin @ the Egg, Bath
Yesterday we were lucky enough to go and see Penguin, the stage adaptation of Polly Dunbar’s wonderful story. Produced by Long Nose Puppets, in which Polly Dunbar is involved, the show brings to life the story of Ben and his new friend with the help of the most gorgeous puppets. There is some fantastic music (CDs are on sale …
Room on the Broom Live!
My other half took our offspring to see this new live version of the Donaldson/Scheffler classic yesterday (I couldn’t go as I had already booked to go and see Flashdance – don’t ask!). We had loved The Gruffalo, also produced by Tall Stories and this obviously did not disappoint as both my children were absolutely …