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Bagpuss - Live On Stage
Synopsis:
Bagpuss is a brand new stage adaptation of the 1974 children's television programme about a saggy old cloth cat who lived in a shop. When Bagpuss's owner emily leaves the shop, the pink and cream striped cat and his toy friends - including Gabriel the toad, Madeleine the rag doll and Professor Yaffle the woodpecker book-end - come to life.
Notes:
adapted by Jonathan Lloyd from the television programme created by Oliver Postgate And Peter Firmin
1st Produced:
Organisations:
Birmingham Stage Theatre
1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
adaptation
Parts:
Male: - Female: 2 Other: -
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Charlie & Lola's Extremely New Play
Synopsis:
Charlie and Lola are completely excited to be back on stage with their Extremely New Play - and this time they're bringing along Sizzles the Dog! Discover what happens when Lola and her best friend Lotta promise to look after Sizzles. And follow Charlie and his best friend Marv on a Pirate Squidbones adventure! Playful, funny and full of surprises, this extremely new play about friendship and adventures is a treat for everyone. This magical mix of puppets, live action and music is based on the much loved books by Lauren Child and the ever popular BBC series.
Notes:
Based on the characters created by Lauren Child
1st Produced:
Organisations:
Watershed Productions present the BBC Worldwide and Polka Theatre
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Music:
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Genre:
adaptation
Parts:
Male: - Female: - Other: -
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Charlie And Lola's Best Bestest Play
Synopsis:
stories about sensible Charlie and his irrepressible naughty little sister, Lola
Notes:
From Books By Lauren Child
1st Produced:
Organisations:
BBC Worldwide
1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
Play/Drama
Parts:
Male: - Female: - Other: puppeteers and voices
Further Reference:
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Goldilocks And the Three Bears
Synopsis:
Lost in the woods, tired and hungry, Goldilocks spies an empty cottage. there's porridge to slurp, chairs to bounce on and beds to doze in. . ..Back from the woods, tired and hungry, Three Bears return to their cottage. But who's been slurping their porridge and bouncing on their chairs? and hang on a minute, who's that dozing in the bed? This very special version of Goldilocks and the Three Bears was created especially for pre-schoolers, but the whole family will be laughing along too!
Notes:
written by Joseph Coelho And Jonathan Lloyd
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Organisations:
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Music:
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Genre:
40 min Youth audience
Parts:
Male: - Female: - Other: -
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That Pesky Rat
Synopsis:
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Notes:
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1st Produced:
Soho, London 2006
Organisations:
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Music:
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Genre:
adaptation Youth audience
Parts:
Male: 2 Female: 2 Other: -
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Who's Afraid Of the Big Bad Book?
Synopsis:
follows the hero Herb's progress through the book of fairy tales
Notes:
from the book by Lauren Child
1st Produced:
Organisations:
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1st Published:
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Music:
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To Buy This Play:
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Booksellers:
Genre:
for small children adaptation
Parts:
Male: 2 Female: 3 Other: doubling
Further Reference:
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