Puppetry walk and workshop

Creativity Walk - Puppetry walk and workshop

Animate Puppet Co are hosting a Walk & Workshop event in Boorley Green.

Starting at Boorley Green Community Centre, this easy going, laid back walk will explore the pathways and grounds of the new estate at Boorley Green, including Ford Lake. Acting as an ice breaker, this walk will give participants the chance to get to know each other and the Animate team.

At the end of the walk, Animate will be hosting a 1 hour puppetry workshop on Borley Green Park. This engaging workshop introduces participants to the wonderful world of puppetry in an exciting and inclusive atmosphere. Our hands-on, collaborative approach uses a multiple-person puppet style that promotes creative growth and strong mental well-being. Participants will create short stories together before sharing their work with the rest of the group - giving an opportunity for both artistic input and output.

After the event, why not join us for refreshment in the Community Centre cafe.

On the day

We will meet outside Boorley Green Community Centre. what3words ///kicks.skin.daffodils

The closest bus stops can be found on Wallace Avenue, served by the Bluestar 3 Bluestar 3 Timetable. Hedge End Station is approx 30 min walk. Car Parking at the Boorley Green Sports Pavilion is free of charge.

The walk is approxinatley 1 hour and workshop 1 hour.

Please wear suitable clothing that doesn’t restrict movement and good walking shoes. You might also want to bring along:

• a bottle of water
• an umbrella, waterproofs or sunhat/suncream (depending on the weather).
• anything else that’ll make you feel more comfortable.

We will end the walk back at Boorley Green Community Centre.

Please Note:

Walk grade: Medium

Who should attend: Adults and Children.

Child friendly: Yes, children under 18 attending any of the activities must be accompanied by a responsible adult who will be responsible for them at all times.

Walk distance: 2.25km

Facilities: There toilets at the Community Centre Cafe.

Access: Wheelchair access is possible. Some gentle slopes, seating without backs or armrests.

About the Artist

Stephen Love, Rebecca Gooden and Mary Bowman will be leading the walks. Animate Puppet Co. is a Hampshire-based theatre company that specialises in delivering workshops and puppetry walkabout acts. They are artists working at the highest level with credits including: WarHorse (National Theatre), Doctor Who (BBC), The Crown & Behind Her Eyes (Netflix), Walk of the Dandelion (Luke Brown Company), Kes (Leeds Playhouse), and The Butterfly Lion (Chichester Festival Theatre).