The Babbling Baboon Puppet Show

ABOUT

THE BABBLING BABOON PUPPET SHOW

Presented by Petrus Productions

Puppets can tell all kind of stories and this time we invite you to follow the adventures of a lonely baboon in search of friends. On his quest, he meets up with animals such as a lion, a vulture, an ostrich and even a small hedgehog. He eventually makes a friend, Klippi, with whom he shares his dreams and how he wants to learn to fly. In the end, he learns that nothing is impossible when you have friends. Discover four original stories with colourful marionettes in this table top marionette puppet show. It is all about making friends and helping each other.

About Swannie

Swannie has been a performer all his life! Apart from being an active learner and eternal student, he specializes in marionettes and Muppets as an art form. With this ability he is also a voice artist and keen script writer. His love for puppets started in an early age. As kids they used to entertain the neighbourhoods kids by imitating famous Afrikaans singers, or do almost punch and Judy style puppet shows in their living room. It was only later in his life that he discovered that he has a passion for all kinds of puppets and started learning about the art form on a more formal level. He studied under the South African master puppeteers such as Toby Von Eyck, Alida von Maltitz and Antoinette Snyman. He became a member of the "Puppeteers of America" in the year 2000 and is an active member of the worldwide PUPPET HUB for puppeteers. His first full length puppet show was a passion play and consisted out of 32 marionettes. He started out in the religious world, doing his masters in Theology in Creative Communication. He also taught dramatic arts in various institutions for the last 14 years. He has his own production company and drama school.

When: Saturday 26 March at 11:00

Where: National Children's Theatre, indoor INSPIRATION theatre, 3 Junction Avenue, Parktown

Length of show: 40 minutes – no intermission

Age: All ages, best from 3 up

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Tickets are non-refundable. Should the performance be cancelled, ticket holders can reschedule at a convenient date and time of their choice, subject to availability. Tickets have to be redeemed within a three months period.

Tuck Shop - We have a tuck shop that sells a few treats well as a refreshing juice and water, however we do not allow food or drinks in our indoor theatre.

Parking - Free and secure covered parking is available in our new parking area.