Babble Tours!

Stevie ThompsonNews

We have just returned home to Bristol from our first leg of our tour, supported by Making and Believing scheme (Derby Arts, Take Arts and Surrey Arts). Spending time in nurseries, watching the faces of the children when they hear their voices played back to them, has been wonderful!       We have continued to develop the show, reflecting on … Read More

Performer callout – R&D

Stevie ThompsonNews, Productions

    Young-playing actor (any gender) for R+D. Inspired by the wordless picture book, The Farmer and The Clown by Marla Frazee and silent movies, we will be exploring a cross-generational friendship and the concept of Home. Without the use of spoken text, we will be developing a visual and physical storytelling language. We are looking for a playful devisor with … Read More

Babble – a new show celebrating the voice!

Stevie ThompsonBabble, News, Productions, Workshops

  Babble is a new intimate, interactive theatrical experience for Early Years audiences, aged 3-5 years. Responding to issues surrounding children’s language development and creating exciting theatre for children, Babble puts the voice of the child centre stage. A collaboration of a team of amazing sound artists and theatre makers, the show is a playful live experience. Babble values and … Read More

Interactive theatre for children

Stevie ThompsonBabble, HAH!, News

I just read this really interesting article about different models of interactive theatre for children from 2015. I am currently thinking about the Hah! Project and what form the work will take as it develops. I want to ensure the relationship with the audience is developed in a meaningful way. Do click on the youtube links to see some interesting examples … Read More

End of Year

Stevie ThompsonBallet Cat, HAH!, News

So, we are heading to the end of the year, Flibbertigibbet has the beginnings of 2 new pieces of theatre and are looking forward to developing the pieces further next year. I just wanted to thank everyone, associates, friends and family who have helped make the work, advised, supported and been a sounding board to ideas whirling around my head! … Read More

Children’s Theatre http://www.ayoungertheatre.com

Stevie ThompsonNews

  Feature: Purni Morell – “we have a tendency to think of children as people who are preparing to become adults” By Victoria Dyson on July 4, 2014 in On Theatre The Velveteen Rabbit at The Unicorn (c) Robert Day Victoria Dyson: The Unicorn was founded in 1947 as a touring theatre operating out the back of a van. What … Read More