‘Seeking the Turtle Dove’ – a magical wildlife adventure.
In 2020 we were commissioned by Forestry England to research & develop a magical, interactive journey to publicise the plight of the endangered Turtle Dove and to engage young children & their families in its remarkable story. Read more and take part here
‘The Snow Queen’ at Coastival 2016
A Glass & Shadow Theatre Light Installation.
Alan Davis and I had a great response to our pilot light installation of the Snow Queen in the Crypt of St. Martin on the Hill, with a steady flow of visitors throughout the weekend giving very positive feedback. It was particularly rewarding to witness so many adults (besides children) playing ...Piloting Multi Sensory Shadow Theatre
Woodlands Academy for Children with Special Needs.
In collaboration with Kate Rider, forest schools and community artist and Amanda Caton, deputy head and Autism specialist.
We wanted to test out different approaches to devising multi sensory shadow theatre in liaison with pupils, teachers & parents. Our intention was to discover how best to engage the children’s attention & imagination. ...A Glass & Light Collaboration
Shadow Puppetry & Glass Projection.
I have long been inspired by Alan Davis’s beautiful stained & painted glass since working in a neighbouring studio some 15 years ago. When devising shadow theatre I frequently borrowed fragments of coloured and textured glass to discover their optical effects when light was projected & refracted through. We have both been ...Whitby Goth Weekend
Miss Emmeline Larkspur was out & about perambulating in her Bath Chair as part of Whitby Goth festival weekend, accompanied by her faithful companion Ms. Vivien Mousdell & Mr. Bill Hearnshaw who serenaded her with his bravuro violin playing.
Emmeline intended in good faith to accompany Bill on her zither (a good instrument if you are ...
1. To give or bring life to; animate: vivify a puppet
2. To make more lively, intense, or striking; enliven