Barry Purves Masterclass
Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 February 2010
BARRY PURVES is an Oscar and BAFTA-nominated director working mainly with animation. He has animated on and directed many series for television such as TheWind in theWillows, Rupert Bear,
and most recently, Bob the Builder. He has worked in significant roles on such feature films as Mars Attacks and KingKong, and directed over 60 commercials and titles sequences, including a current
campaign for Marketing Manchester.
PASSION, PROCESS and PERFORMANCE - What is a puppet and why do we need them?
Barry Purves will lead a two day discussion and celebration of puppets in all their many and varied forms, from the most basic rod puppets to stop motion animation figures.
He will look at not just the different techniques, but also at why puppets, and the relationship between puppets and puppeteers, are such a fundamental element of all cultures throughout history. With the group he will try to answer ‘what are puppets?’ and ‘why do we need them?’
In the evening Barry will screen a selection of his own and some of his favourite films in full.
This event is open to the general public, tickets £5, and is free to masterclass participants.
Two-day workshop 10am–5pm Maximum 16 places. £100 per person.
Concessionary rate of £90 applies to GO4Less, students, Friends and Adopt-a-Puppet parents.
Barry will also be speaking about his work and showing a selection of his films at a special evening session on Monday 22nd February, tickets for this are £5.00
HOWTO BOOK: Please phone or email Norwich Puppet Theatre to book or for more details.
If you are not sure whether the course will be suitable for you, please call Norwich Puppet Theatre for advice. There may also be a limited number of bursary or subsidised places so please ask for details if you are keen but on a low income.
WHERE: In the unique and inspirational surroundings of the Norwich Puppet Theatre, which has two performance areas – 184 seat MainTheatre and the 50-seat Studio – plus workshop, gallery, bar and foyer spaces all contained within the specially converted Medieval church of St James, Whitefriars, in the fine city of Norwich.
For more info or to book email: info@puppettheatre.co.uk
Norwich Puppet Theatre
St James, Whitefriars, Norwich NR3 1TN
Tel Box Office 01603 629921; Administration 01603 615564; Fax 01603 617578
