The Magic Book Theatre is a collective of professional puppeteers, artists and performers based in South East London. This talented group  devises and performs puppet plays for Nursery and Primary School children using hand made puppets and music. We are confident that you will find our fees very reasonable.

Magic Book Theatre Company operates an equal opportunities policy and a child protection policy. All members and workshop leaders have current CRB checks

The person to contact at  Magic Book Theatre with any enquiries you have is Michele Petit-Jean (by telephone or email).

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Children’s writer Michele Petit-Jean has turned her epic fable into a magical 40-minute musical show using shadows and latex puppets and live music. Inspired by the cloud formations at dusk, the story follows the fortunes of a lonely giant who floats above the land casting his shadow so that children can sleep.
It is suitable for private parties or performances in schools for children 3 - 7 years.
Requirements: A hall or theatre with black-out facilities.
Fee: £280 to visit your school or venue within Greater London

"Storyline excellent and well thought through. Music brilliant, Very interactive with the children" - Debbie Brown Robert Owen Early Years Centre - Greenwich.

View a preview of the show on YouTube.com

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THE WADDLEPLOPS PUPPET SHOW
This is a magical and exciting show about a family of undiscovered plant-people known as Waddleplops.
When Uncle Wally Waddleplop goes fishing on the lake and doesn't return, Baby Polly goes in search for him and has a big adventure.
The show is 30 minutes long with a sound track of classical and ukulele music and hand-made puppets.
It is suitable for private parties or performances in schools for children 3 -7 years.
Requirements: A large room or hall with curtains or blinds.
Fee: £150 to visit your school or venue within Greater London

"A wonderful visual experience with fantastic music. The Children were capitvated" - Lynne Hainel. Deputy Head. Pound Park Nursery School, Charlton.

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The Lucky Gingerbread Man is a  puppet show for young children about a Gingerbread man. Suitable for children from 2-5 years.
Duration 30 minutes

The show is devised and performed by Drew Colby (Objects Dart) and Michele Petit-Jean. Funded by Capital Community Foundation.
This is a very successful show - 'Very imaginative It made the children roar with laughter and the way everyday objects were used to tell the story was brilliant and effective'.  From  Alison Davis. Nursery Nurse at Camelot Primary School. Southwark.
Fees: £150.00
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The Dustbin of Destiny is set inside a giant dustbin. The main characters - a can of peaches, an odd sock and a wise old newspaper are doomed to rot in a landfill unless someone recycles them. Enter Rubbish Ronnie, a lovesick tramp who finds the secret of happiness in the Dustbin of Destiny.

Written and performed Michele Petit-Jean with Martin Soan and Helen Moore. Music and Puppets by Michele Petit-Jean. Rubbish Ronnie puppet by Dick and Vickie. Funded by the South East London Community Foundation
Duration: 30 minutes
Suitable for ages 7-11 years
3 performers, original songs.

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MAGIC BOOK THEATRE WORKSHOPS:
Our team of professional puppeteers and artists offer a range of art and drama related workshops including shadow puppet making, manipulation and interpretation of objects. These workshops are suitable for all ages and abilities and can be themed to suit your area of study.
Please contact Michele Petit-Jean to discuss you requirements

MAGIC BOOK THEATRE
PUPPETRY MASTERCLASSES:
Using everyday objects and recycled materials, students work in groups to give life to their creations, exploring movement, motive, character and plot.
Magic Book Theatre has public liability insurance, operates a child protection policy and all members, performers and workshops leaders have current CRB checks.

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