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Shadow Puppet Suitcase Theatre 2 – A Riveting Commission!

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Hi everybody, I know once again I’ve gone quiet for ages.  But this was not because not much has been going on, (far from it).

I have been very busy working on a second Shadow Puppet Suitcase Theatre for a fellow puppetry professional.  They have asked to remain anonymous for now as they are working on a secret show!

Below are photo’s of the stages converting a vintage suitcase into a suitcase theatre like mine, though you will notice that as the suitcase is a different shape.  The screen is more of a landscape/widescreen kind of shape whereas mine is squarish.

As with my original suitcase theatre is was a joint effort between myself and Rough Magic Theatre technical expert Eddie Knowles.  If you’re an avid reader of my blog you may remember that Eddie worked on creating the “Pony 3000” horse automaton out of junk materials with me as well.

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Don’t forget my two Shadow Puppet Suitcase shows “Jabberwocky!” and “Edward Lear’s Nonsense” are available to book for your event CLICK HERE to contact me.

MORE “Gloria” Puppet in Progress Pictures!!!

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A Star is Born....!!!

A Star is Born….!!!

Hello everyone,

I have been a while posting this next installment of the making of our new “Officer Buckle & Gloria” show for Child Safety Week.  That’s because I wanted to finish “Gloria” before I did another post.

She is finished now, apart from installing controls.  I shall be playing about with that this week.  I want to see what controls will work best for the actions we need her to do.

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CLICK HERE to see previous post, with more details about the show!

OFFICER BUCKLE AND GLORIA ©1995 by Peggy Rathmann.

First published in the United States by G. P. Putnam’s Sons. All rights

reserved. Used with permission

Also coming up this coming Saturday the 1st of June is the High Bentham “CARnival “.  This is a continuation from “My Last CARnival” last year and there will be all sorts of exciting transport themed activities and entertainment for all ages, including a parade and go-cart racing.  I shall be doing my “Jabberwocky” suitcase show in my new medieval costume along Main Street from 11am-1pm and in the Black Bull car park after the procession.  Some of the workshops to make stuff for the CARnival are still running so come along while you can, (CLICK HERE for details).