Curious Thandeka and the secrets of the forest - Puppet Show -
Sat Feb 25, 14:00 - Sat Feb 25, 15:00
National Children's Theatre
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NCT presents Curious Thandeka and the secrets of the forest! by Petrus Productions
Puppets can tell all kinds of interesting and exciting stories and we invite you to follow Curious Thandeka as she explores the secrets of the forest!
It is bed time but Thandeka can't sleep. She has lots of questions in her little head that only her granddad is clever enough to answer. Why does Ostrich have a long neck? Why does Frog have such a funny croak? And why does Tortoise use its shell as a house? Come and tiptoe through the forest with Thandeka as she discovers the most delightful stories and secrets of the forest.
This is an enchanting puppet and marionette show that will keep little ones fascinated, entertained and educated at the same time! A fun marionette show as Thandeka reveals the secrets of the forest.
A fun marionette show revealing the secrets of the forest.
Themes: Environmental awareness and respect. Family bonds. The power of the forest magic.
About the puppeteer - Swannie Swanefelder
Swannie has been a performer all his life! Apart from being an active learner and eternal student, he specializes in marionettes and Muppets as an art form. With this ability he is also a voice artist and keen script writer. His love for puppets started in an early age. As kids they used to entertain the neighbourhoods kids by imitating famous Afrikaans singers, or do almost punch and Judy style puppet shows in their living room. It was only later in his life that he discovered that he has a passion for all kinds of puppets and started learning about the art form on a more formal level. He studied under the South African master puppeteers such as Toby Von Eyck, Alida von Maltitz and Antoinette Snyman. He became a member of the "Puppeteers of America" in the year 2000 and is an active member of the worldwide PUPPET HUB for puppeteers. His first full length puppet show was a passion play and consisted out of 32 marionettes. He started out in the religious world, doing his masters in Theology in Creative Communication. He also taught dramatic arts in various institutions for the last 14 years. He has his own production company and drama school.
When: Saturday 25 February at 14:00
Where: National Children's Theatre, INDOOR INSPIRATION theatre, 3 Junction Avenue, Parktown
Length of show: 40 minutes – no intermission
Age: All ages, best from 3 up
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