Now & Then
Puppet Designer and Maker - Team Leader
Devising an original piece collaboratively
Promenade Puppet Show - Old Library Museum - RWCMD (2022)
Directors: Lucy Hall and Emily LeQuesne
Team: Anna Averof, Siyi Qian, Nico Venables, Kalyssa Speth, Amy Marsden and Robyn Smart
Photographs: Kirsten McTernan and Alexandra Kay
Now & Then takes the audience to a world where Cardiff's past, present and future collide with fantastical puppets, movement and music.
Our group: Through the magic of puppetry, a map of Cardiff is brought to life, revealing histories, anecdotes and folk tales about Cardiff Castle.
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Research & Location Visit
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The theme our group was given is "Welcome to Cardiff": our task is to introduce the audience to the show (and the city of Cardiff)
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What are objects / rituals / practices that symbolise hospitality?
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What stories best represent the City? A mix of history, folklore and anecdotes.
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Looking at key figures in Cardiff's stories