Puppet & Animation Festival 2012
A selection of the best shows and films for children and families for the Easter holidays. (All children must be accompanied by an adult.)
THE IRON GIANT
Cert "U"
A nine-year-old boy makes friends with an alien giant robot. Soon he has to hide him in a junkyard to protect him from the paranoid agent determined to destroy the innocent giant at all costs.
Sun 1st April, 3pm. Druimfin, Tobermory. All tickets £4
PEEK-A-BOO CIRCUS
Francisca Morton
A gentle, interactive first trip to the circus specially for 0–3 year olds. With a cast of playful characters emerging from a pop-out book it feels like you've come out of your seat and right into the circus ring. A real joy to watch, with a delightful, welcoming feel. Come sing, clap, shout and bring the circus to life!
Mon 2nd April, 3pm. Druimfin, Tobermory. Tickets £4/children £2
POTATO NEEDS A BATH
Shona Reppe Puppets
Potato has mud on his face. Potato has mud in his ears. Potato needs a bath (just don’t get soap in his eyes). There is going to be a party and everyone is ready - except Potato. Potato needs a bath - but he has other ideas - because Potato loves mud!
A light-hearted, gentle and highly visual show featuring fruit, veg and original music. (Age 3-6 & families)
Sat 7th April, 3pm. Druimfin, Tobermory. Tickets £4/children £2
FUNNY BONES
The Puppet Lab
Three skeletons - Big, Little and Dog - go adventuring to find fun, frights and friendship. Spooky houses, dancing clocks, dinosaurs and skeleton pets all make an appearance as well as that darned Black Cat. Inspired by the books of Janet and Allan Ahlberg, as well as the Mexican Day of the Dead celebrations, to find the funny side of bones. A charming show full of music, song and illustrated adventure. (Age 3-7 & families)
Tue 10th April, 3pm. An Tobar, Tobermory. Tickets £4/children £2
THE SECRET OF KELLS
Cert "PG"
Adventure, action and danger await 12 year old Brendan who must fight bloodthirsty vikings and a cunning serpent god to find a crystal and complete the legendary Book of Kells.
Wed 11th April, 3pm. An Tobar, Tobermory. All tickets £4