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Marionette shows for all ages are presented in the Puppet Theatre Barge throughout the year. From October through to July the barge is located in an iconic spot at Little Venice, Central London.
During August and September the barge is located on the river in beautiful and historic Richmond-on Thames |
The Country Mouse talks to Rat
Prospero & Ariel
Antonio and Sebastian
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For shows in Little Venice Read on During October half-term Movingstage present The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse These two well-known mice visit each other and both experience new sights and sounds. They end up all the wiser as a result of these adventures. A very special delight for both young and old. The Town Mouse meets the Billy Goats Gruff and other country characters. The Country Mouse meets a town cat and a Grandfather Clock and faces up to the noisy city traffic. October 23 to 31 daily at 3pm "The children join in unasked with gusto." Time Out or phone +44(0)207 249 6876 During November Movingstage are presenting their unique production of: The Tempest A marionette spectacle using long string carved marionettes in wood and blown glass. November 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20 at 8pm November 7, 14 & 21 at 3pm "Movingstage pull some spectacular strings for their enchanting live animation manipulation of The Tempest at the Barge Theatre." TIME OUT "The stuff of magic." THE TIMES or phone +44(0)207 249 6876 A magical time is promised with this beautifully presented show Shakespeare's last play is full of wisdom and humour which will not fail to entertain. The production uses the services of accomplished actors on a master recording together with sculpted marionettes in wood and glass to captivate the soul of the viewer. The adaptation combined with lighting, specially composed music and the setting of the whole on a vessel, gives this production a mysterious beauty and an edge which will not be forgotten. Suitable for Adults and young people "Magical visuals, lavish lighting and music." THE INDEPENDENT A wonderful seasonal show is promised for December through to January 2011 A Christmas Carol Adapted for the marionette stage from the story by Charles Dickens
A Christmas production from Dickens' well loved story about a mean old miser, Scrooge, who is visited by the Christmas ghosts and transformed into a jovial generous old man. Presented with marionettes and shadow puppets, special effects and dramatic lighting, this is an exciting and magical experience for the festive season. Suitable for everyone down to approximately 4 years old. December 4/5, 11/12, at 3pm December 18 to 23rd Daily at 3pm December 27 to January 2 at 3pm January 8/9 at 3pm or Phone +44(0)207 249 6876 |
Scrooge visited by Christmas Present
THE BARGE
The first performance on the barge was presented in 1982. Described as one of "London's more elusive treasures" it is an established 50 seat theatre with comfortable seating and all modern facilities.
A unique venue, it is fully heated in the winter and cooled in the summer.
The Puppet Barge is rich in atmosphere and provides the ideal setting for the imaginative shows produced by this company.
The theatre presents marionette and rod puppet spectacles throughout the year.
The Barge is cooled in the summer and fully heated in the winter
The barge at Little Venice, Central London
The regular mooring for the
The Puppet Theatre Barge
is at Little Venice
opposite 35 Blomfield Road
London W9 2PF
We welcome people with disabilities, but due to the historic construction of the vessel we are unable to provide standard wheelchair access. Please make prior arrangements in this regard.
We do have a new Hearing Loop installed in the auditorium.
Shows are given frequently off the barge in other venues, by arrangement and are available for booking.
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For school workshops and performances
Please contact 020 7249 6876