We’ve had a few requests from people asking for recommendations. I always say we are the worst people to ask. We programmed it, don’t ask us to choose, we love it all!
However, here are a few hints and pointers.
I really love animation but am new to live puppetry – recommendations?
Obviously the film nights, ( A Celebration of Puppet Animation with Peter Lord 4 Sep, Show Me The Animation 5 Sep) are not to be missed, also check out the Aardman exhibition in the Blue Room. Live show-wise, you will love Paper Cinema’s The Oydssey 3-4 Sep. Great live music and nearest to live animation you’ll ever see.
I’m feeling skint – what’s free?
We know that feeling all too well. Check out The Smoking Puppet Cabaret on the weekends, many of the artists performing in the theatres, will also appear at the Cabaret. Come to our Creatures of Bristol Carnival – the opening event. If you’ve got kids, come along to our Wild Storytelling. Meet artists at the Festival Breakfasts. Check out the Aardman Exhibition and Puppet Trail. Come along to our Open Doors Day at Puppet Place. And finally, join us for a day of international street puppetry at Pupp-Out.
I’m a practitioner or just plain curious about puppetry, are there any sessions I can attend?
Yes, with bells on! Look at our programme of workshops – come and join the puppetry discussion at the Open Space event, Puppetry What Next? (£5 and you get lunch too!)
I know you’ve got a family programme, but I’ve got some teenagers interested, what’s good for them?
Again, Paper Cinema’s The Odyssey will have them rooted to the spot. Oskar’s performance All Aboard is a real treat for any age, but I have a strong suspicion that younger adults and teenagers will relish it.
What’s different about the Festival in 2013?
We’ve got a South West Slam night – the first in our region. We’ve put a show in the car park at Tobacco Factory – Vindstille. The Carnival opens the Festival on Saturday 31 August and there is a very special ceremony.
Anything else we should know?
Look at the full programme here and book. It’s starting to sell out. Ticketline is 0117 902 0344.
That’s your lot for now. This blog is going to handed over to our press gang shortly, so keep your eyes, electronic devices etc peeled for the next installment!
Rachel McNally – Co-Producer
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