Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company, ARC and The Albany present
The Man Who Wanted to be a Penguin
Stockton
Arc
Tuesday 3 - Tuesday 24 December 2019
The Man Who Wanted to be a Penguin is a
seasonal show, but is not linked to Christmas. The
main character is an enthusiastic, energetic and curious man who spends the
majority of his time tinkering in his shed inventing solutions to perceived
problems. He is widely misunderstood, but is joyfully oblivious to others’
disdain and mockery, blindly dedicated to his own endeavours.
The man is a pioneer fascinated by penguins, and plans to
meet them when he travels to the Antarctic. He learns to speak penguin language,
and so do the audience, so that they can communicate with the penguins. When he
arrives he joins a community that works differently to the one he knows at
home, and that accepts him.
The play explores individuality, being different, learning to
communicate, and fitting in. Overall it is fun, joyful, exploratory and works
for people of all ages. It is authentic and sometimes challenging, it is not
just a cute story about fluffy penguins! The first half of the show is set in
the man’s garden, and the second half in the Antarctic.
The Man Who Wanted
to be a Penguin features puppets, acting, movement, song and audience
participation. It is full of humour, quirky songs and sound effects,
interesting characters, relevant stories and infectious energy.
The show lasts one hour, with no interval, and is best
suited to ages 3+.
Cast and creatives:
Director
Niki McCretton
Assistant Director Ed Trotter
Performers
Emma Longthorne and Nigel Luck
Poet / lyricist Toby Thompson
Composer
Anthony Burbridge
Puppetry
Holly Miller
Design
Anna Kelsey
Set construction Tin Shed Scenery
Lighting design
Ali Hunter
Illustration
Sam Zuppardi
Producer
Jane McGibbon
The Man Who Wanted to be a Penguin is co-commissioned by
The Albany and ARC Stockton, supported using public funding by the National
Lottery through Arts Council England, with additional support from The Lyric,
Bridport and The Point, Eastleigh
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Dynamic Pricing
The ARC set ticket prices based on demand; the price can go
up or down depending on how well a show is selling. The price will usually
increase closer to the event date, so they always recommend booking in advance
to take advantage of best price.
To book online and view performance timings: http://arconline.co.uk/whats-on/family/the-man-who-wanted-to-be-a-penguin.
box office 01642 525199
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