Time for Dragon Boats in Peachtree City again!

Saturday, September 27 at Lake McIntosh (new location)

A dragon boat competes at the festival in 2013
A dragon boat competes at the festival in 2013

The International Festival lasts from 9-5 with entertainment, boat races and food. We will be performing Butterfly Ballad at 1:15.

For more info: http://ptcdragonboats.org/

Celebrate Freedom on August 30!

Piccadilly Puppets will be performing three shows and holding puppet-making workshops all day at Jim R Miller Park as part of Celebrate Freedom. This free festival sponsored by 104.7 The Fish features performances by some top Christian artists like Steven Curtis Chapman, Tenth Avenue North and Britt Nichole. There are also rides, bounce houses and other activities for children.

Artist line-up, directions, etc.:  http://celebratefreedomatlanta.com/

Information on children’s area: http://celebratefreedomatlanta.com/features/

 

July shows

We have several FREE library shows in July, from Johns Creek to Lovejoy. Come out and enjoy a puppet show!

Butterfly Ballad   Tuesday,  July 15  10:30 am  Peachtree Branch, Atlanta-Fulton County Library (Midtown),  1315 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA   404-885-7830

Wish Tales   Thursday,  July 17  10:00 am  Lovejoy Branch, Clayton County Public Library 1721 McDonough Rd., Hampton, GA  (770) 472-8129

Splish, Splash: Water Stories  Monday, July 28  6:30 pm  NE Spruill Oaks Branch,  Atlanta-Fulton County Library,  9560 Spruill Rd., Johns Creek, GA    770-360-8820

We’re welcoming summer with a “splash!”

We are so excited to announce the world premiere of our new show, Splish, Splash: Water Stories! Developed with the help of Project WET, this show explores our most precious resource in a fun and educational way! Large hand-puppets are used in the Australian folktale of “Tiddalick the Frog” and the Creek legend “Rabbit Plays Tug-of-War,” which demonstrate that water is important to all cultures. The original shadow puppet piece, “The Adventures of Drip and Drop,” shows the water-cycle from the point of view of the raindrops. As the closing song says, “Everybody needs a little water!” Best for ages 4-10.

See below for the schedule, including FREE performances!

Kangaroo tries to persuade Tiddalick the Frog to share water.
Kangaroo tries to persuade Tiddalick the Frog to share water.
Drip and Drop shadow puppets
Drip and Drop shadow puppets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, June 28   11:30 am    Academy Theatre                                                                           599 N. Central Avenue, Hapeville, GA 30354                                                                              Sponsored by the Hapeville Association of Tourism and Trade

Monday, June 30   10:00 am   Riverdale Branch Library                                                               420 Valley Hill Rd. SW, Riverdale 30274                                                                                            Sponsored by the Clayton County Library System

June 30    6:30 pm   NE Spruill Oaks Branch, Atlanta-Fulton Public Library                   9560 Spruill Rd. Johns Creek, 30022          

July 5   2:00 pm   Ponce de Leon Branch, Atlanta-Fulton Public Library                              980 Ponce de Leon Ave. Atlanta

 

 

Piccadilly Puppets’ Show to Benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

Piccadilly Puppets provides entertainment with a purpose!

Sunday, February 9 at 2:00 pm

Landmark Diner – Buckhead, Side Door Lounge

3652 Roswell Rd, Atlanta, GA 30305

There are wishes we wish for others to grant and those only we can make come true for ourselves. Piccadilly Puppets presents Wish Tales, three stories about wishing: “The Knee High Man,” “The Frog Prince” and “Little Orphan Animal”. All proceeds benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Recommended for ages 3-8.

Tickets $10

Reservations are helpful, but not requiredhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/piccadilly-puppets-show-to-benefit-choa-tickets-10089825941

 Why not have lunch at the Landmark diner before the show? A great place for families!

 Contact information:

(404)636-0022      piccadillypuppets@earthlink.net

Aurora Children’s Playhouse

Piccadilly Puppets is once again pleased to perform ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at the Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville!

The Aurora Children’s Playhouse is a wonderful place to take your kids for live performances! They present plays, puppets, music, magic – the best children’s entertainers in Atlanta and beyond on Saturday mornings, at least once a month. The performances are affordable, too; tickets are only $7, or you can buy a punch card for 10 admissions good for any show for only $50. What a great Christmas gift for a family!

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

Saturday, December 14 10:00 and 11:30am (seating is general admission & it sells out, so come early)

Aurora Theatre • 128 East Pike Street • P.O Box 2014 • Lawrenceville, Georgia • 30046 • 678.226.6222

Go to their website for the whole schedule:

http://www.auroratheatre.com/education/childrens-playhouse/

Free Puppet Show in Midtown this Sunday!

Joseph@NAPC

Click to enlarge for details!

Puppet Festival (r)Evolution 2013

Nancy & Kiera from Piccadilly Puppets attended the Puppeteers of America National Festival August 5-10 in Swarthmore, PA.

Cinderella Marionette on display in the festival's exhibit
Cinderella Marionette on display in the festival’s exhibit

We attended workshops, networked, and saw lots of fabulous puppet shows! The festival was held on the campus of Swarthmore College, but on Saturday we went into the town to entertain children & adults alike with busking, shows, and a parade which led everyone to the campus outdoor amphitheatre for a performance by Heather Henson’s Ibex Puppetry. Here are some photos of just a few of the many events! For more info:

A behind-the-scenes look at "Dick Myers' Cinderella", restored and remounted by the University of Connecticut Puppet Arts
A behind-the-scenes look at “Dick Myers’ Cinderella”, restored and remounted by the University of Connecticut Puppet Arts
Cinderella's stepsisters awaiting an entrance
Cinderella’s stepsisters awaiting an entrance

Puppet from "D-Generation: an Exaltation of Larks" by Sandglass Theater
Puppet from “D-Generation: an Exaltation of Larks” by Sandglass Theater

Nancy & Rex strolling around Swarthmore
Nancy & Rex strolling around Swarthmore

The Atlanta Puppetry Guild was well represented in the parade! Piccadilly Puppets had the large blue-headed puppet on the right.
The Atlanta Puppetry Guild was well represented in the parade! Piccadilly Puppets had the large blue-headed puppet on the right.

Atlanta Puppetry Guild giant mascot in the Puppet Parade
Atlanta Puppetry Guild giant mascot in the Puppet Parade

Free Library Shows in July!

Southside:
Hapeville Library, July 10 at 2:00 pm Once Upon a Time in China
525 King Arnold Street, Hapeville, GA 30354

Fayette Library, July 23 at 2:30 pm Once Upon a Time in China
1821 Heritage Park Way, Fayetteville, Georgia 30214

Northeast:
NE Spruill Oaks Library, July 15 at 10:30 am Butterfly Ballad
9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta, GA 30022

Doraville Library, July 31 at 10:30 am Wish Tales
3748 Central Ave., Doraville, GA 30340