Playing in PENANG at Performing Arts Centre of Penang from 8th – 11th March 2012 Playing in KUALA LUMPUR at PJ Live Arts from 15th March – 1st April 2012 Performed by Blunderbus Theatre Company Produced by Chae Lian & Richard Gardner
Join Plop, the baby barn owl as he journeys into the night-time worldof campfires, fireworks and moonlit adventures! Based on the bestselling children’sclassic by Jill Tomlinson and
performed by the Blunderbus Theatre Company (UK), this gentle,reassuring tale is brought to life withan irresistible blend of live music, puppetry and storytelling.
Writtenespecially for children aged 3 - 7, and grown-ups who still sleep withthe lights on.
Plop was a baby Barn Owl. He lived at the top of a tall tree, in a field. He was fat and fluffy. He had big round eyes. He had very knackety knees. Plop was exactly the same as every barn owl that has ever been – except for one thing. He was AFRAID of the
DARK.
“I don’t like it” said Plop. “I do not like it AT ALL!”
One day, Mrs Barn Owl suggested that Plop fly down into the world and find out about the dark for himself. So, Plop climbed out of his nest-hole, peeped over the edge, wobbled a bit, and fell off his branch. And so, began Plop’s adventure...
Mark Collier Since graduating from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts Mark has performed in a wide range of productions including Shakespeare, Children's Theatre, promenade pieces and new writing. He has a passion for performing and writing comedy and can often be seen making things up with his improvisation group 'The Invention Cycle'. Mark has also taught Drama for many years and has run workshops all over the country. He is very much looking forward to his adventures with Blunderbus!”
Helen Crevel Since graduating from Birmingham School of Acting, Helen's favourite roles have included Abi in 'More Story Please', Matilda in 'Flathampton', Mildred Hubble in 'The Worst Witch', Mowgli in 'The Jungle Book' and, of course, her work with Blunderbus! She also works regularly as a voiceover artist and aspires to voice characters as wild and wonderful as those she plays on stage. Most recently, she has taken on her next big challenge - co-founding her own theatre company, Forgotten Toys.
Helen first began working with Blunderbus in 2007 originating the role of Lily in 'Lily and the Magical Moonbeam'. She is excited to be back bringing the unique Blunderbus formula of high energy puppetry, music and general shenanigans to the masses!
Chloe Philips
Chloe begun her training at Greenwich Musical Theatre Academy and Negus Performing Arts where she studied for her BTEC First and BTEC National in Musical Theatre. She was lucky enough to get the chance to perform at The New Players Theatre in the West End playing the part of Audrey II in ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ which is usually played by a male so Chloe loved going against the norm and making the role her own.
The role of the villain seemed to stick as she also took on the role of Sandy Sandwiches in the Pantomime ‘Captain Christmas and the Pantomime Kid’ as much as she loves playing the baddie, luckily she wasn’t type cast for too long and she was cast as the role of Maureen in RENT, which remains an all-time favourite.
She then went onto study a BA Honours Degree in Contemporary Theatre and Performance at Manchester Metropolitan University, and since graduating in 2009 Chloe has played the role of Alice in ‘Dick Whittington’ at the South London Theatre and touring the UK in the Pantomime Aladdin with SG Productions in which she played the lead.
When she is not acting Chloe leads drama workshops in schools and is a tutor for BTEC Performing Arts students.
About Blunderbus Theatre Company Blunderbus is a professional theatre company established in 1998 with charitable status. For over a decade, the company has been creating magical theatrical experiences for children and their families. Blunderbus plays to over 200,000 children each year, touring to theatres, arts centres, schools and festivals across the UK. Blunderbus employs a small administrative and creative team, which includes professional actor-puppeteers who work full-time for the company. Their actors work in 'rep', performing in all of our shows throughout the year.
Production Manager - Bebe Chan
Lighting Designer - Ee Chee Wei
Sound Operator - John Siew
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SHOW DETAILS
PENANG
8th – 11th March 2012 Thur – Fri 10am | Sat 11am & 3pm |
Sun 2pm & 5pm Performing Arts Centre
of Penang Straits Quay,
Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang,
10470, Tanjong Tokong BOX OFFICE
In person AT VENUE
By phone +60(4)-899-1722
KUALA LUMPUR
15th March – 1st April 2012 Tue – Fri 10am | Sat 11am & 3pm |
Sun 2pm & 5pm PJ Live Arts Jaya One Block K, 72A Jalan Universiti, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor BOX OFFICE
In person AT VENUE
By phone +6017-2BUY-TIX (+6017-2-289-849)
TICKETS RM50 - RM63 - RM76 - RM89
Online packages available at www.gardnerANDwife.com
School rates 012 230 2469
CONCESSIONS (terms & conditions apply) 50% off full price for lap seating and OKU cardholders. RM5 for JKSM cardholders. Free chaperone tickets for school groups. Friends of Gardner & Wife get a free upgrade to the next seating tier! ENQUIRIES 017 2BUY TIX or 017-2289-849 TECHNICAL PROBLEMS 03 2273 1398
Mark Collier
Since graduating from Birmingham School of Acting, Helen's favourite roles have included Abi in 'More Story Please', Matilda in 'Flathampton', Mildred Hubble in 'The Worst Witch', Mowgli in 'The Jungle Book' and, of course, her work with Blunderbus! She also works regularly as a voiceover artist and aspires to voice characters as wild and wonderful as those she plays on stage. Most recently, she has taken on her next big challenge - co-founding her own theatre company, Forgotten Toys.
