Fringe Extra Barnstaple
DRAENOGGIN: 3 tales of old and new
JackShaw
JackShaw is based in North Devon and Bristol. We are a company with lots of experience in puppet making who are eager to take our puppets to the stage for the first time!
Our fascination is with the power of folk tradition to connect us to our history and to the stranger, sillier parts of ourselves so often forgotten by everyday life.
Taking inspiration from old folk myths and legends as well as the shows we grew up with, we tell three stories, a mix of original and traditional, about the creatures of riddles and mystery that populate our folklore. First, laugh at the whimsy and mischief of the sly knocker-elf. Second, learn how to save a person who has been kidnapped by the changeling fae. Third, witness the might of a magical heron and the brave hero who saved his village from its sharp beak.
We want to whisk away both children and adults alike and leave them captivated and imagining stories of their own.
Please note limited access and no wheelchair access to St Anne's.
Review by Mark Ashmore 28/06/2024
Fantastical storytelling, beautiful puppetry and some very good knock-knock jokes combine in this comedic tale of tales from JackShaw.
Mischievous faeries, mysterious happenings underground and an epic battle between a beast and… a much smaller beast, unfold on stage with vibrant and heartfelt storytelling.
While there are lots of funny voices and wonderfully designed puppets to bring the stories to life, it is the performances of the three actors that really make this show what it is. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to let these storytellers guide you through misty woods and beyond.