The Old Vic to Present THE MISSING LIGHT Puppetry Show for Kids This Spring

As part of its programme for families, The Old Vic will present The Missing Light, an enchanting puppetry show for ages 7+ about hopes, dreams and true friendship, created by Mark Arends for Make Mend and Do. The production will run for 12 performances only, 23 Mar - 4 Apr 2017.

'You're never too old for hopes and dreams... there's always time for plans and schemes.' When Warple moves into a small fishing village by the seaside, he discovers his neighbour, Hilda, looking out towards the horizon each night, searching for a glimpse of her long-lost husband. When loneliness, curiosity and a far-off flickering light brings them together, the two elderly friends embark on a surprising journey to reconcile their pasts and find what might lie within their futures. Using music, puppetry and film, the company work together to create enchanting animation live on stage.

The Missing Light is a daytime production and will play on the main stage.

Samantha Arends' theatre credits include The Magic Flute (ENO / London Coliseum), Rumpelstiltskin (Norwich Puppet Theatre), In The Night Garden Live (UK Tour), At the End of Everything Else (Liverpool Everyman / Egg Theatre Bath / BAC) and Something Very Far Away (Unicorn / International Tour).

Sam Clark's recent theatre credits include War Horse (National Theatre), A Dog's Heart (ENO in collaboration with Complicite) and The Butterfly Lion (Mercury Theatre).

David Emmings' theatre credits include The Elephantom (National Theatre / West End), War Horse (West End), Emily Rising (Little Angel Theatre), Sleeping Beauty (Bristol Old Vic), A Midsummer Night's Dream (Bristol Old Vic), Raymond Briggs' Father Christmas (Lyric Hammersmith), Something Very Far Away (Unicorn / International Tour) and The Confetti Maker (New Diorama Theatre). He has also appeared in the films The Homeless Polar Bear, Sherlock Holmes and Alice.

Mark Arends founded and runs Make Mend and Do Theatre Company. His previous work as a writer / director includes Something Very Far Away (Unicorn / International Tour) and At The End Of Everything Else (Unicorn / BAC / International Tour). As an actor he has worked in theatres across London, the UK and Europe. Recent work includes the title role in Hamlet (Trafalgar Studios), originating the role of Winston Smith in 1984 (Headlong / Almeida) and the role of Proteus in The Two Gentlemen of Verona (Royal Shakespeare Company).

Claire Harvey is a puppeteer, designer and vocalist. She has puppeteered for various theatre and film organisations in the UK and abroad including Make Mend and Do, Little Angel Theatre, Polka, & Lucasfilm. Her puppet & set design credits include The Wheelabout Theatre (National Theatre), Bluebeard (Milk Presents), The Ordinaries... In an Awkward Silence, Lilly Through The Dark, AngelRust, The Terrible Tales of The Midnight Chorus, Little Matter and Rum Culls & Ragwater (The River People).

Declan Randall is a lighting designer. His lighting designs for Theatre, Opera, Musicals and Dance have been seen throughout the UK, as well as in Europe, USA, Canada, South Africa, Asia and Australia. His credits include Henry V, Othello, Macbeth, Richard III (Guildford Shakespeare company), Tobacco and the Harmful Effects Thereof (Amsterdam), Sister Act, Full Moon (Nelson Mandela Theatre), Man of Steal (Menier Chocolate Factory), Noisy Neighbours (Egg Bath), Something Very Far Away (Unicorn / International Tour), At the End of Everything Else (Unicorn / BAC / International Tour), La Cour de Célimene, Gianni di Parigi, Maria (Wexford), Acis & Galatea, Don Giovanni, Madame Butterfly (Mid Wales Opera).

IF YOU GO:

THE MISSING LIGHT

Writer & Director Mark Arends

Puppetry Designer Claire Harvey

Lighting Designer Declan Randall

Puppeteers/Devisors Samantha Arends, Sam Clark, David Emmings

Original Music Written and Performed by Mark Arends.

Thu 23 Mar - Tue 4 Apr 2017
Performances at 11.15am & 1.30pm
Please check performance schedule online for more details
Running time: approximately 40 minutes

At The Old Vic, The Cut, London SE1 8NB

Tickets: Children: £6 | Adults: £12
Box Office 0844 871 7628 | oldvictheatre.com

Note: Recommended for ages 7 +

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