Played 7th October, 2008 (Penang) & 9th - 19th October, 2008 (Kuala Lumpur) Performed by Richard Medrington & Rick Conte Produced by Chae Lian & Richard Harding Gardner Staged in Uplands International School (Penang) and
The Actors Studio @ Bangsar Shopping Centre (KL)
Award-winning Edinburgh State Puppet Theatre made their Asian debut with performances in Penang and Kuala Lumpur of Jean Giono's classic story THE MAN WHO PLANTED TREES. The show received rave reviews from critics and audiences of all ages. Sponsors included Gulf Air and Julia Gabriel Centre for Learning which helped create Malaysia's first half-priced ticket scheme for the performing arts. A special performance was also held to raise funds and awareness for the Malaysian Youth Environmental Heritage Foundation.
Puppets and Set - Ailie Cohen
Soundscape - Barney Strachan
Photos - Brian Fischbacher
Stage Manager & Sound Operator - Elspeth Murray
Production Manager - Bebe Chan
Lighting Operator - Ee Chee Wei
Puppets & Set - Ailie Cohen
Soundscape - Barney Strachan
14/10/2008 The Star by Ann Marie Chandy AN ECO-PARABLE WITH THE MAN WHO PLANTED TREES ...a must-see for everyone... tug at your heartstrings... get you giggling... very watchable for all generations... storytelling at its best. + more
