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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.

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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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Scroll down for an overview my process

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

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The Birds:
The Peacock, the Duck & the Dove

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Map of Cardiff & Castle-Dragon

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Creating the space:
Castle Walls & Welcome Sign

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