Mary Mary Quite Contrary

In the beautiful grounds of the Mary Hare School for the Deaf, sits Arlington Art Cenre.......

http://www.maryhare.org.uk/?id=arlington_arts_centre

Where magic happens.....

The Blunderbus theatre company performed The Rainbow Fish, with actors and fabulous puppets. The audience ranged from 1 year olds to around 7 year olds. Their whoops of delight and laughter, and the occasional tears, (It has some sad moments) were testament to the brilliance of the performance!

The story , if you don't know it, is lovely, about the joy of giving and the value of friendship, kindness and how simple actions can change peoples lives.

The set/scenery was gorgeous , true to the book, which has amazing illustrations.

It was very clever the way they meshed acting with puppetry, a successful "suspension of disbelief".

Sadly the event was not well publicised and the auditorium was sparsely populated.

The actors were super, so unpretentious and very child friendly. They even stayed to chat afterwards.

visit their site to see what they are all about!

http://www.blunderbus.org/

http://www.blunderbus.co.uk/blunderbus_theatre_company.html

Don't worry that you missed this performance, they are coming back in October to do a new show!!!

The stunning grounds of Mary Hare, and the rhododendron grove.

If you know anyone with a deaf child then Mary Hare   seems to be the place to go for information and assistance. The facilities are fantastic.

http://www.maryhare.org.uk/