Patron
Michael Palin
PUPPET BARGE listing information for July to October 2008
RIVER THAMES TOUR 2008
The shows
The Flight of Babuscha Baboon
The story of a baboon who wants to fly to the moon in a hot air balloon.
She meets an elephant whose life is threatened by ivory hunters. Can the baboon save the elephant?
(Suitable for all ages down to 3 years old)
Footprints in the Wilderness
A new production based on the life of the man who saved the white rhino and his friendship with his Zulu mentor.
The production is a moving drama about the getting of wisdom from indigenous peoples, the animals and the wilderness,
told with the artistic skill that is the mark of an evening production in the puppet barge.
Carved marionettes together with beautiful lighting and composed soundscape make this a unique spectacle.
(Suitable for adults and young persons)
Moorings, dates and times
Henley-on-Thames
Henley Bridge
The Flight of Babuscha Baboon
July 19th & 20th at 2.30pm
Daily July 26th to August 3rd at 2.30pm
Footprints in the Wilderness
26 July at 8pm
Marlow
Higginsons Park
The Flight of Babuscha Baboon
August 9 to 30 daily (except Sundays) at 2.30pm
Footprints in the Wilderness
August 16, 23 & 30 at 8pm
The Flight of Babuscha Baboon
September 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 at 2.30pm, 21 at 2.30pm & 4.30pm, 26 at 4.30pm, 27 at 2.30, 28 at 12 noon & 2.30pm
October 3 at 4.30, 4 at 2.30, 5 at 2.30pm & 4.30pm, 10 at 4.30pm, 11 at 2.30pm, 12 at 2.30pm & 4.30pm, 18 at 2.30pm, 19 at 12 noon & 2.30pm
Footprints in the Wilderness
September 6, 13, 20, 27 at 8pm. October 4, 11, 18 at 8pm
THE PUPPET THEATRE BARGE which opened in 1982 is unique. Described as “one of London’s more elusive treasures”.
it is an established 55 seat theatre with all modern facilities.
Rich in atmosphere, it provides the ideal setting for the magical and imaginative shows produced by this famous company.
The theatre presents shows throughout the year, spending the winter in Little Venice in central London
and the summer on the River Thames.
Booking advised
BARGE BOX OFFICE: 07 836 202 745
Administration: 020 7249 6876