Hello – long time no……

Stevie ThompsonNews

Hello, Stevie here. This year has been strange and the company has needed to be quiet for a bit. Whilst schools and theatres are closed and spending so much time at home, I have been thinking about other creative ways to connect to others. Since lockdown, our street has come together in wonderful ways, events, rainbow trails, Easter Egg hunts, collecting shopping … Read More

Babble – a new show celebrating the voice!

Stevie ThompsonBabble, News, Productions, Workshops

  Babble is a new intimate, interactive theatrical experience for Early Years audiences, aged 3-5 years. Responding to issues surrounding children’s language development and creating exciting theatre for children, Babble puts the voice of the child centre stage. A collaboration of a team of amazing sound artists and theatre makers, the show is a playful live experience. Babble values and … Read More

Babble Darkroom

Stevie ThompsonBabble, News

    So, tomorrow I have the great fortune to have a week at The Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton, to explore the development of a new show for Early Years: Babble. Supported by the Hopper Consortium, (Surrey Arts, Take Art and China Plate) and The Arts Council, England, we will be spending some of our residency at a local nursery, playing with our … Read More

What’s Happenin’?

Stevie ThompsonBallet Cat, HAH!, News, Productions, Workshops

It has been a while since we posted, but Flibbertigibbet has been busy formalising, planning and devising! Firstly, we are delighted to be part of this: “Hopper is a two-year pilot project that will create opportunities for young children to experience great art and culture in Early Years (EY) settings, such as pre-schools, nurseries, Foundation Stage in schools, libraries, village … Read More

Interactive theatre for children

Stevie ThompsonBabble, HAH!, News

I just read this really interesting article about different models of interactive theatre for children from 2015. I am currently thinking about the Hah! Project and what form the work will take as it develops. I want to ensure the relationship with the audience is developed in a meaningful way. Do click on the youtube links to see some interesting examples … Read More

technology!

Stevie ThompsonNews

Flibbertigibbet

I am such a Luddite when it comes to technology and everything takes longer than it should. It is a shame, because the possibilities of technology using in creating theatre is amazing! Oh, to be whizzy….. (me, this morning)  

End of Year

Stevie ThompsonBallet Cat, HAH!, News

So, we are heading to the end of the year, Flibbertigibbet has the beginnings of 2 new pieces of theatre and are looking forward to developing the pieces further next year. I just wanted to thank everyone, associates, friends and family who have helped make the work, advised, supported and been a sounding board to ideas whirling around my head! … Read More