Fun time with puppets
Puppet fun for all the family is set to be enjoyed at a Cannock museum. Puppet fun for all the family is set to be enjoyed at a Cannock museum. The event, set to take place tomorrow, is part of the Dynamics 07 International Puppetry Festival in partnership with the Museum of Cannock Chase. Leon Jeavons, museum visitors service assistant, said: "If you thought Mr Punch caused chaos – wait until you meet his Russian cousin Petrushka. "This traditional puppet hero of the 19th Century Russian fairgrounds makes his very first visit to the UK in the hands of Moscow puppet company Tut I Am (Here and There). It is slapstick comedy that can be enjoyed by adults and children alike." Read the full story in the Express & Star.
The event, set to take place tomorrow, is part of the Dynamics 07 International Puppetry Festival in partnership with the Museum of Cannock Chase.
Leon Jeavons, museum visitors service assistant, said: "If you thought Mr Punch caused chaos – wait until you meet his Russian cousin Petrushka.
"This traditional puppet hero of the 19th Century Russian fairgrounds makes his very first visit to the UK in the hands of Moscow puppet company Tut I Am (Here and There). It is slapstick comedy that can be enjoyed by adults and children alike."
Mr Jeavons said the Valley Road museum's own Mr Punch would also be performing and there would be puppet-making workshops.
Visitors to the museum will also be able to listen to live music, a gift shop, coffee shop, walks, exhibitions and galleries. All activities and Puppet shows are free.
For further details see: www.cannock chasedc.gov.uk/museum
