(Moveable Feast Productions)
A children’s show using masks and puppetry to tell stories from around the world.
The show was funded by Arts Council England.
City of Stories initially completed a successful run of 36 shows in 2006. It was re-toured in 2007 thanks to funding from the Local Network Fund and visited a further 14 schools, this time in the Wakefield area.
“The children (and staff) were enraptured. The show was in a style they enjoyed and could understand. Everyone was very involved in the workshop afterwards, even children with special needs.”
Alice Knowles, Class teacher, Blackgates Primary School
“It was really great. The show met National Curriculum links to traditional stories and general speaking and listening. It was good to hear quality language being used. Many productions use ‘pantomime’ language.”
Kirsty Free, Class teacher, Thornhill Junior and Infant School
“The children were enthralled. The whole of Key Stage Two were engrossed and listened well. The children enjoyed the puppets, music, costumes, acting and storytelling. The performance was just the right length and many teachers and pupils commented on how enjoyable it was.”
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School.
“A brilliant performance which fired everyone’s imagination, the whole audience, from year three to adults thoroughly enjoyed it. I asked the children (what could be improved) and they thought it was perfect as it was.”
Thackley Primary School, Bradford
“This was an excellent show, I have never know our pupils to sit enthralled for so long!”
Broomfield Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre
“The children were enthralled throughout the performance. Language was set at a level that was challenging enough for the children, yet not too hard for them to understand. To be honest, I don’t think it could be improved upon. The story was excellent and the workshop the same.”
Talbot Primary School