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Sparkle and Dark - The Girl With no Heart at Gulbenkian Theatre
A stark, yet beautiful new fable about the power of a child's heart in a fragile paper world ravaged by war.
Inspired by the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings, this award-winning company present another brilliantly realised slice of puppetry, storytelling, live music and shadowplay.
Set in an imaginary world, the show utilises key elements of Japanese culture and the details surrounding the true events of what happened to the children of the Hiroshima and Nagosaki atomic bombs. Their story is famous throughout Japan, but little is known of it in the West. This piece aims to present a modern, universal fable that highlights the fragility and frustration of children surrounded by a war not of their own doing.
The show design focuses on utilising paper for set and props, sometimes building origami pieces live on stage and creating unique paper-inspired puppets that will be half-worn, half-manipulated by their puppeteers.
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Tickets: £6
Event details
| Dates | Times |
|---|---|
| Wed 19 Jun 2013 | 19:00 |
Contact
The Gulbenkian TheatreTel: 01227 769075
boxoffice@kent.ac.uk
www.kent.ac.uk/gulbenkian/theatre/shows/2013/june/2013-06-09-the-girl-with-no-heart.html
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Gulbenkian TheatreUniversity of Kent, Canterbury, CT2 7NB
See location on Google maps.Map reference: TR 140599 Lat: 51.29799 Long: 1.06832
By car: Situated on the campus of the University of Kent. Follow the A2/M2 towards Dover and turn off onto the A28 towards Canterbury. Continue up to a large roundabout and follow the signs to 'The University'. When on the University's campus, follow the signs to the Gulbenkian Theatre. A map is available to download from their website.
By train: The closest BR train station is Canterbury West. From there, buses are available by Westgate to take you onto the University's campus. From the University drop off point, follow the signs towards the library and the Cornwallis buildings and on to the theatre.
By bus: A regular bus service operates from Canterbury City Centre to the University. For details telephone Travel Line on 0871 200 2233. Unibuse 08702 433 711 www.stagecoachbus.com/eastkent
Free parking is available to Gulbenkian customers after 5pm on weekdays and all day at weekends in any University car park.
Parking : with charge
Accessible by Public Transport : 2 miles (3.2 kms) from Canterbury West station
Level access to the theatre, foyer and bar through automatic doors.
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Gulbenkian Café Bar
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| date | event |
|---|---|
| Wed 22 May 2013 | The Funny Side Comedy Club |
| Fri 24 May 2013 | Tall stories - My Brother the Robot |
| Sat 25 May 2013 | Tall stories - My Brother the Robot |
| Thu 30 May 2013 | EDge 2013 |
| Sat 1 Jun 2013 | Festival Chamber Orchestra with John Harle |
| Sat 1 Jun 2013 | Travelling Light presents - Varmints |
| Sun 2 Jun 2013 | Major Tom- by Victoria Melody |
| Sat 8 Jun 2013 | The Manfreds: Five Faces Tour |
| Sat 22 Jun 2013 | AJTC Theatre Company - Bin Men |
| Sat 22 Jun 2013 | TG Collective |
| Sun 23 Jun 2013 | Long Nose Puppets - Arthur's Dream Boat |
| Fri 28, Sat 29 Jun 2013 | The Incredible Book Eating Boy |
| Sun 30 Jun 2013 | The Homemade Orchestra |
| Sat 6 Jul 2013 | Canterbury Orchestra Summer Concert |
| Wed 17 - Fri 19 Jul 2013 | Miss Saigon Schools Edition |
| Sat 20 Jul 2013 | Miss Saigon Schools Edition |
| Sun 21 Jul 2013 | Miss Saigon Schools Edition |
