Beauty and the Beast
Design and Directing commission
Norwich Puppet Theatre – Christmas show - 2014
A fresh look at the classic fairytale of Beauty and the Beast set in the iconic
1920’s and 30’s Hollywood movie era.
Combining traditional rod marionettes with actors, micro cinema and an
original musical score by composer Hannah Marshall, this fun packed caper
was performed at Norwich Puppet Theatre as their alternative Christmas show 2014.
This was a really fun project to work on. Six weeks building in the beautiful Norwich Puppet theatre
workshop followed by three weeks rehearsing with the four actor/puppeteers trying to
utilise every part of the stage and upper structure.
A smaller adapted version is still toured by Norwich Puppet Theatre.
A very fun R&D week including flying a cardboard plane in the beautiful cavernous Norwich Puppet Theatre
TOWER BABEL
"The characters are witty and snarky, adding a new buzz to the traditional tale."
Adapted by
Tilly Lunken and Steve Tiplady
Design and Director
Gavin Glover
Puppet makers
Jan Zalud and Gretchen Maynard-Hahn
Costume
Mark Mander
Music
Hannah Marshall
Produced by
Joy Haynes