Name of company Puppet State Theatre Company
Name of show The man who planted trees
Genre Children's theatre (but adults will love it, too)
Venue Scottish Storytelling Centre
Date 19 August
A great start to our trip to Edinburgh. This was a beautiful piece, entertaining to both parents and children alike, lots of great fun and laughs combined with a simple story with a strong and uplifting message.
Jean Giono wrote a story about a man called Elzeard Bouffier, who may or may not have been based on a real person. He quietly went about the business of planting trees in what was an area of desolate scrubland and, over a period of many years, transformed it into a paradise of wildlife and vegetation.
In parts also French/English bilingual and with some historical references to the First and Second World Wars - so informative and educational for children, but they wouldn't have realised that as they were laughing too loudly. Having said that, the piece was quite wordy, so perhaps not for the younger end of the children's market (not the 3-5s perhaps) but anyone over 6 was thoroughly entertained and edified. Some excellent puppetry work, a bit of slapstick fun with the audience and slick comedy. Easy, professional delivery from the two performers, but who let that dog in??
Suitabel/ready for rural touring Yes
Would you book them Yes
Would it be worth pursuing this company to consider work in the future Definitely
Any other comments Just fab!
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