THE
MAN WHO PLANTED TREES
Best
Children's Show 2009 Brighton Fringe Festival
Total
Theatre Award 2008
for Story Theatre
Victor
Award Winner
at the 2009 IPAY Showcase, Cleveland Ohio
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this link to Edfest TV
For
adults and children aged 7 and over
60 minutes
A
captivating adaptation of Jean Giono's environmental
cult classic. A French shepherd sets out with his
dog to plant a forest and transform a barren wasteland.
Hear the wind, feel the rain, smell the lavender in
this multi-sensory theatrical delight. An unforgettable
story that shows us the difference one man (and his
dog!) can make to the world.
A
unique blend of comedy, puppetry and inspiring storytelling.
"IT
IS VERY, very rare to find something that appeals
as effortlessly to children and adults as this magical
show ..."
Scotsman,
5 Stars see
full review
Performed
by
Richard Medrington & Rick Conte
Puppets and Set by Ailie Cohen
Stage
Manager Elspeth Murray
Soundscape by Barney Strachan
Poster design by Esther Cohen
Photos
by Brian Fischbacher
Touring
in Scotland, England, Wales, Ireland and Distant Lands.
"Laughs,
heartbreak, war, regeneration, scented breezes, sparkling
wit, the best dog puppet ever. Perfect for children
and grown-ups. Terrific."
Guardian
"There
are many large, expensive, star-studded shows on in
Manchester over the festive period, but in just an
hour with two talented performers, this show beats
almost all of them for entertainment, humour, moving
storytelling and sheer imagination and cannot be recommended
too highly. "
David
Chadderton in The British Theatre Guide
"One
of the most entrancing 60 minutes you will find in
any theatre... A little gem of a theatrical experience."
Wigan
Evening Post
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