When the Pictures Came
Presented by Terrapin Puppet Theatre
One day two deliverymen arrive. And in their arms is a box. And in the box is a machine. And in the machine … are the pictures. Hold your breath – we’re going in …
The surreal and poetic narratives of Tasmanian playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer are brought to life by the inventive and comic techniques of digital puppetry. This exciting new show for young people blurs the distinction between theatre and cartoon with a seamless merging of projection and live action. Once again Terrapin reinforces its status as an Australian company working at the cutting edge of puppetry.
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MORE INFORMATION:
TV programme: ABC Stateline Tasmania, Puppet Power
Background information: Year of Australian Culture in China
Playwright: Finegan Kruckemeyer
News article: The Australian, No getting lost in translation
News article: Australian Stage Online, The evolution of puppetry
News article: Finegan Kruckemeyer wins Seaborn Award
Director: Frank Newman
Writer: Finegan Kruckemeyer
Animation Director: Zeng Yigang
Production Designer: Kate Davis
Composer: Matt Marks
Costume Designer: Shi Lei
Lighting Designer: Emma Valente
Performers: Zhang Jing, Wang Yaoqi, Rose Kokkoris, Sam McMahon, Ding Shiliang & Emily Newton
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