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Lighten Up
for families and children aged 5 plus
A co-production with the Unicorn Theatre, Lighten Up performed from 9th February to 9th March, 2008.
Created by
| Director | Sue Buckmaster |
| Lighting Designer | Aideen Malone |
| Designer | Cathy Wren |
| Sound Designers | Sally Rodgers and Steve Jones |
| Assistant Director | Adjjima Na Patalung |
| Choreography | devised with Arthur Pita |
| Dramaturg | Philippe Cherbonnier |
| Production Manager | Simon Sturgess |
| Puppet Designer / Maker | Michael Fowkes |
| Stage Managers | Sabine Schmidt, Nathan Jonson |
| Performers | Michael Fowkes, Karina Garnett, |
| Mohsen Nouri, Frank Wurzinger | |
| and MeiMei (Wu Yanmei) |
Inspired by light, this production saw five puppeteer-performers play in the darkness before being thrust into the spotlight. Using puppetry, mime and dance Lighten Up was an intriguing production that radiated wtih energy, vibrancy and playfulness.
"Theatre-Rites once again reveals itself as a leading light in children's theatre". Time Out, February 2008"New piece from the brilliant Theatre-Rites ... one of the companies that has transformed theatre for children over the past 10 years. This piece is sure to be a dazzler". The Guardian, Just the Ticket for 2008