Upfront Gallery Puppet Theatre - Previous Productions
11/12/2011 - 31/12/2011
"Stanelli's Super Circus"
December 11, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 & 31st at 1:pm & 3:30pm. Plus additional shows may be added January 2nd & 3rd at 1pm and 3:30pm.
Roll up! roll up! roll up! for Stanelli’s Super Circus – a full puppet circus in miniature. This is an amazing experience not to be missed, suitable for all ages. The unique collection of trick circus marionettes was saved for the nation by a Heritage Lottery Grant. It is one of the largest and most complete puppet circus’s in Europe. You will see clowns, jugglers, acrobats, tight-rope walker, trapeze artist and wild animals. This is a truly traditional circus in every way and has been performed at international puppet festivals in Poland, Austria and Skipton. New for this season "Zippo the Human Cannon Ball"
Bookings for school performances being taken for Dec. 5th - 16th (please contact us).
For images & YouTube clips of the Stanelli collection see www.stanparkerpuppets.co.uk
24/07/2011 - 26/08/2011
"Hansel and Gretel"
Fully staged string puppet production with a faithful re-telling of a traditional story by the Brothers Grimm. Left behind in the forest, can two innocent children survive? Hansel is quite smart, but it take his sister Gretel to outsmart the evil witch and bring about a happy ending.
The show combines specially composed music and magical scenic effects in Cumbria's very own dedicated 80 seat puppet theatre. Suitable for ages 4 - 94. All tickets £6.00. Performances July 24th - August 26th. (Wednesdays & Fridays at 1:00pm & 3:30pm, Sundays at 2pm). Tel. 017684 84538 to check availability, book & pay by card.
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10/04/2011 - 25/04/2011
Sleeping Beauty (Easter 2011)
Performances take place on April 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24 & 25 at 1:00pm & 3:30pm.
All tickets £6.00. Advance booking recommended. Tel. 017684 84538 to check availability, book & pay by card for your tickets.
A spectacular performance, involving a mixture of 40 rod and string puppets. Based on the Grimms fairytale, performed on a revolving stage, set in medieval times with traditional period music. This show appeals to all ages, both children and adults.
Please click on images to enlarge & sharpen quality.
N.B. No tickets left for Wednesday 20th April at 1pm
12/12/2010 - 31/12/2010
"Alice in Wonderland"
THIS YEARS NEW CHRISTMAS PRODUCTION
"Alice in Wonderland"
December 12th, 18th, 19th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 29th, 30th & 31st
Performances at 1pm & 3:30pm. All tickets £6.00.
Tel. 017684 84538 to check availability, book & pay by card for tickets.(advance booking recommended)
Bookings for school performances now being taken for daytime shows from 7th - 17th December.
21/07/2010 - 25/08/2010
Aladdin and his Amazing Lamp
All tickets £6.00. Suitable for ages 4 - 94. Shows are at 1:00pm & 3:30pm on Wednesdays & Sundays. Fridays at 1pm only.
July 21st, 23rd, 25th, 28th, 30th & August 4th, 6th, 8th, 11th, 13th, 15th, 18th, 20th, 22nd, 25th & 27th.
Advance booking advised.
28/03/2010 - 11/04/2010
"The Snow Queen"
Based on the fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen. A stunning and original production, using a mixture of puppet types and special scenic effects which includes projected moving images and a revolving stage. Musical score based on Russian folk music.
This adventure takes us on the river, to a magic garden with talking flowers, to a robbers' castle and onwards through many places to the palace of the Snow Queen.
Suitable for ages 4 -94. All tickets £6.00 each. Performances are every Wednesday, Friday & Sunday, plus Bank Holiday Monday (5th April) at 1:30pm and 3:30pm.
Please telephone 017684 84538 to check availability, book and pay for your tickets.
Available for school bookings 23rd, 24th & 25th March.
13/12/2009 - 31/12/2009
"Aladdin and his Amazing Lamp"
All tickets £6.00 for ages 4 - 94. Shows are at 1:30pm & 3:30pm. December 13th, 19th, 20th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 29th, 30th & 31st. Advance booking advised as Christmas shows usually sell out quickly.
19/07/2009 - 26/08/2009
Stanelli's Super Circus
Performances last approx. one & a half hours with an interval in the middle. All tickets are £6. Shows are: Wednesdays at 1:30pm & 3:30pm Fridays at 3:30pm Sundays at 1:30pm & 3:30pm
05/04/2009 - 19/04/2009
Jack and the Beanstalk
Jack and the Beanstalk will introduce children to Daisy the cow, a strange violin playing elf, a magic transformation scene as the beanstalk grows, a very scarey giant and many other special effects. Combined with a musical score based on traditional English folk tunes.
23/07/2008 - 22/08/2008
"Sleeping Beauty"
Performances take place on Wednesdays and Sundays at 1:30pm & 3:30pm and Fridays at 3:30pm. All tickets cost £6.00 Advance booking recommended. Please press further information to view images.
21/03/2008 - 06/04/2008
The Emperor and the Nightingale
Shows are at 1:30pm & 3:30pm. March 21st, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 28th & 30th. April 2nd,4th & 6th. Advance booking advised. Credit card payment by telephone. All tickets £6.00
09/12/2007 - 24/12/2007
Sleeping Beauty
New 2007 production involving string and rod puppets. Suitable for ages 4+
01/04/2007 - 15/04/2007
Hansel and Gretel
Performances are on Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays at 1:30 and 4pm plus Bank Holiday Monday. Cost £5.50 per ticket or £20 for 4 tickets. Suitable for ages 4 - 90. Advance booking recommended.