Staged reading at Shekman Arts Centre

Freddy the Detective
Freddy, Squirrel and the Rabbit

At Shenkman Arts Centre’s Richcraft Theatre
Saturday, December 7 at 10:30 and 12:30

Freddy the Pig wants to be a detective, but the mysteries are piling up. Who stole the toy train? Where’s the missing rabbit? How do you lock up a misbehaving fly? Luckily friends like Jinx, a cat, Mrs. Wiggins, a cow, and Mrs. Webb, a spider, can help.

We’re working on a new show, based on a series of books by Walter R. Brooks, and you’re invited to a sneak peek at the work so far. Join us for a staged reading of the script, animated with puppets, masks, music and dance.

We’re thrilled to have dancer Simone Brown and violinist Reiko Lokker join us for this project and we’d love your feedback.

We are grateful to the Shenkman Arts Centre’s ARTicipate Foundation and the The Ottawa Community Foundation for their support of Freddy the Detective.

Check out other SAC events, including a local vendors’ Holiday Market on the same day as our performances, Saturday December 7th.

Look for us in the Richcraft Theatre. We can’t wait to see you there.

Our New Podcast…

Rag & Bone Story Time
Toad and Owl in the studio
We are thrilled to announce our new podcast for kids! The first three episodes are here. 
The podcast begins with The Wind in the Willows. We hope your family will enjoy listening to this version of our popular puppet play.  (You can read more about the live show here.)
 
• Episode One: A shy Mole goes on a wonderful picnic, has an exciting boat ride and meets new friends. Rat, who is kind and generous, loves boats, but Mr. Toad, of Toad Hall, loves cars, and he’s not a very good driver.
 
• Episode Two: Mole, Ratty and Badger do their best, but Toad’s reckless driving lands him in jail. Mole and Ratty rescue a baby otter.

• Episode Three: Polly, the jailor’s daughter, helps Toad get out of jail. His friends Mole, Ratty and Badger help scare a gang of bullies out of Toad Hall.
 
Our long time collaborator Russell Levia provides music based on themes from Percy Grainger, Vaughan Williams and Beethoven. (Plus some additional music from Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston, www.gardnermuseum.org)
 
Let us know what you think!

Fun for Fall

Fun for Fall

Mr Rat in fall

Hat Trick

Hats off to libraries!
The Cumberland branch of the Ottawa Public Library is having a party, and we’re all invited.
We’ll be doing Hat Trick at the branch on Saturday, October 19th at 2:00.

Enjoy a full day of fun activities, from 10 am to 4 pm as the Cumberland branch celebrates its 25th anniversary at the Ray Friel Centre, 1599 Tenth Line Rd.
We would love to see you there!
More info here.

Hey, teachers!

Are you looking to book a live show for your school? Read more about Hat Trick, Felicity Falls, The Flying Canoe, and The Wind in the Willows here.

Interested in drama, mask or puppet-making? Book us for a workshop or have a look at the videos and other resources on our website here.

Podcast news

Have you heard about our Miss Maple Mysteries podcast? This cozy crime series, set in the east end of Ottawa, now has more than 2,600 listeners worldwide

Coming soon: a brand-new podcast for children, beginning with The Wind in the Willows. Tune in to the adventures of Toad, Ratty, Mole and Badger.

Felicity Falls and A Chance to Dance

Friday November 8 (a PD day) at 10:30 am and 12:30 pm
Felicity Falls is a charming puppet show about a village of Rabbits, Porcupines and Weasels. A Chance to Dance is your invitation to get up and move – to live music, led by professional dancers from The School of Dance!
Where: The School of Dance, 200 Crichton St. Ottawa
Admission: Free, but reservations required. More information coming. Save the date!

Freddy the Pig

Who stole the toy train? Where’s Mrs. Rabbit’s son Egbert? Who can solve the barnyard crime wave? Luckily, Freddy the Pig is on the case!

With support from Shenkman Arts Centre’s ARTicipate Foundation, we’ll be exploring ways to bring this classic book to life, with a work-in-progress performance in early December.

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