Preview: A November Day at Washington Arts Centre

Timeless Fable of Friendship

Comes to the North East

A November Day

Washington Arts Centre

11^th November 2014

Bedlington Community Centre

12^th November 2014 

In forgotten boxes in an attic, a woman discovers the story of her grandfather, a survivor of the First World War, and his unexpected encounter with a stray dog who knew no boundaries. With evocative puppet characters, live music and an ever-changing set, Thingumajig Theatre presents a timeless fable on war and the miracle of friendship when all else seems lost. “A November Day” marks the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War One. Originally created in 2008 in association with the Imperial War Museum North, the play offers a gentle, personal voice in this year’s commemorations.

Created and performed by Andrew and Kathy Kim, directed by Mark Whitaker.

Thingumajig Theatre is a visual theatre company based in West Yorkshire, which specialises in creating and performing innovative puppet plays and

interactive giant puppets.

Photography: Nigel Hillier

Age suitability

The piece was created for a family audience.

Due to the nature of the subject matter (WW1) recommend age 10 and up.  

Running time: 60 minutes

Links

Website: http://thingumajig.info/projects/november-day

Video trailer: http://vimeo.com/6104399

Twitter: www.twitter.com/ThingumaTheatre

Facebook: www.facebook.com/thingumajigtheatre

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Oct 16             MALVERN Theatres         01684 892 277

Oct 17             STOURBRIDGE Glass House Arts     01384 399 458

Oct 18             HUYTON Knowsley Leisure and Culture Park        0151 443 2200

Oct 22             HARLOW The Playhouse        01279 431945

Oct 23             BARKING Broadway Theatre         020 8507 5607

Oct 24             CORSHAM The Pound    01249 701628

Oct 25             CANTERBURY St Mary’s Hall Studio Theatre @ Canterbury Festival    01227 787787

Oct 27             ILFRACOMBE Landmark Theatre   01271 324242

Oct 30             HALIFAX Bankfield Museum 01422 354823

Oct 31             WALSALL Forest Arts Centre   0300 555 2898

Nov 1              LOUGHBOROUGH Town Hall         01509 231914

Nov 4              NEW MILTON Forest Arts Centre    01425 612393

Nov 5              HORSHAM The Capitol   01403 750220

Nov 6              FAREHAM Ashcroft Arts Centre     01329 223100

Nov 7              DEAL Astor Theatre        01304 370220

Nov 9              SALFORD The Lowry Studio    0843 208 6000

Nov 11    WASHINGTON Arts Centre     0191 219 3455

Nov 12    BEDLINGTON Community Centre 01670 824141

Nov 13    STAFFORD Gatehouse The MET Studio 01785 254 653

Nov 14    SOUTHPORT The Atkinson       01704 533333

Nov 15    HEBDEN BRIDGE Birchcliffe Centre       01422 844450

Nov 16    PRESTON The Harris Library & Museum 01772 533 040

Nov 19    HEMEL HEMPSTEAD Old Town Hall Arts Centre 01442 228091

Nov 20    SWINDON Arts Centre    01793 524 481

Nov 22    BORDON Phoenix Theatre     01420 472664