Outdoor Theatre: Upstream by Smoking Apples
Created by the award-winning puppetry and theatre company, Smoking Apples, we invite you into the enchanting world of Lyra, a fearless young water explorer.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Lyra lives on the marsh; running, rushing and clambering through the silt, a water explorer extraordinaire. Recently, she has noticed things don’t seem quite right, the water’s getting cloudier and even the otters don’t seem to play here anymore.
Not one to be frightened of the unknown, brave little Lyra camps out under the stars next to the river and her favourite willow tree, hoping to understand. As daylight turns to moonlight, Old Mother River comes to life, a spectacular 3 metre tall puppet, with willow hair and a beautiful creased and crinkled face.
Together they dive into Old Mother River’s memory pool, discovering what has happened beneath the surface, and how everyone can do something, to help protect our waters.
Performances are free with Normal Admission to Chartwell.
Dates: 4 August and 28 August.
Times: 11:00 and 14:00
Suitable for the entire family. Aimed at ages 4-11.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Children encouraged
- Meeting point
Please go to the Visitor Centre and they can advise where the performance will be taking place
- What to bring and wear
Please dress appropriately for the weather. No seating will be provided. The event is on grass.
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