BUNNY & THE MAGIC HAT

BUNNY & THE MAGIC HAT

Presented by SHRiNKray Puppets

INTRODUCE YOUR CHILDREN TO THE MAGIC OF PUPPET THEATRE!

About the show

The story unfolds in the magician’s dressing room. Satisfied by a successful performance, the magician lays down his black top-hat, hangs up his lustrous velvet cloak, and exits his quarters. Once he is gone. Bunny pops unexpectedly out of the hat. Realising he is alone, the hungry Bunny attempts to make the ever elusive carrot appear from the hat. Unfortunately for Bunny his magic all seems to go horribly wrong, as he finds himself being chased by a vicious tropical fish, a pair of mischievous magic balls, and a terrifying tentacle from a denizen of sheep. What will Bunny do? How will he save himself and, most importantly, will he ever manage to get his carrot?!

Bunny and The Magic Hat is a fantastic show for the imaginations of all children! The show is an original, high end puppet theatre piece designed for the delight of children aged 3 and up, written, designed and produced by SHRiNKray Puppet Company.

SHRiNKray PUPPETS

A bit about Jess 

Jessica Mias-Jones (Jess), Director and founding member of SHRiNKray Puppets. Jess worked in Cape Town's local theatre scene, starting at the Baxter Theatre Centre where she worked on various productions such as The Tempest, in association with the RSC, and Coming Home by Athol Fugard. In 2009 Jess began as a puppet maker with Handspring Puppet Company on the construction of the War Horse puppets. By 2011 Jess had become a senior puppet maker for Handspring, as well as the production manager for the continuing stream of horses being built for various theatres around the world. In addition to building SHRiNKray Puppets, Jess has toured as stage manager for Handspring and William Kentridge production, UBU & the Truth Commission, as well as John Kani's, “Missing.” Under Jess's leadership, Shrinkray Puppets has designed and engineered puppets for Princeton University, Cirque de Soleil and local giant Karan Beef.

A bit about Andy

Andy Jones is a master puppet builder, designer and puppeteer. He worked full time as one of the chief puppet builders for Handspring Puppet Company, re-engineering and building War Horse puppets for three years. In 2014 he co-founded SHRiNKray Puppets, designing, building and performing for Giant Films, Jungle Theatre Company, Handspring Trust and Janni Younge Productions. Andy joined Takalani Sesame in 2019 working as a puppet wrangler, muppeteer and effects rigger and has been involved in the last four seasons of filming.

A bit about Lebo

Lebo Mochudi is an extremely talented singer, song writer, musician, voice artist, puppeteer and performer. He has performed live in several countries around the world including a residency based in the Seychelles. Lebo joined Takalani Sesame in 2019 where he performed the Grover muppet and also contributes as a puppet wrangler, muppeteer, songwriter and dubbing the voices of the muppets for South African audiences.

Length of show: 35 minutes – no intermission

Age: All ages, best from 3 up

Where: National Children's Theatre, outdoor IMAGINATION theatre, 3 Junction Avenue, Parktown 

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PLEASE NOTE:

·        Photography/Filming Photographers or film crews occasionally operate within National Children's Theatre. All photography and videography will be used for PR and social media purposes and for the promotion of National Children's Theatre.

·        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.