More Than Theatre July 29, 2012

This August (8th, 9th, 10th) see’s a much anticipated return of the fabulous Swiss travelling entertainers Nicole and Martin.

Nicole and Martin have travelled extensively throughout the world, performing their plays in six different languages. Their programme includes three ancient folk tales by the Grimm brothers. Since 1999 they have held well over one thousand performances in six different countries. And with three shows in three days here at Taurus Crafts there is plenty of opportunity to catch their amazing adaptations of these traditional European fairy tales.

‘More than theatre,’ their shows are an incredible mix of circus skills, acrobatics, miming, acting, multiple instruments, comedy and creative costume. Children and adults alike are taken on a journey to another world. The stories are played out with a colourful mix of words, music, song, dance and juggling and acrobatic acts.

Nicole and Martin aim to entertain, but they also hope to provide their audiences with food for thought.
The stories that will be performed are -

The Girl Without Hands - 8th August, 4pm - Duration 70 mins.

A poor Miller meets a stranger in the forest who makes him the following proposition: “Give me only what’s behind your Mill and I will make you very rich.” There isn’t anything behind my Mill, thinks the Miller. He accepts the terms. But oh, he should not have. Behind his Mill his daughter had been sweeping. The pact with the devil signed and sealed, the fate will fall on the Girl. How will she manage to escape it?



The Musicians of Bremen - 9th August, 4pm - Duration 70 mins.

A donkey, a dog, a cat and a rooster: They are old and tired and no longer fulfil their master’s expectations. A sad end seems unavoidable. The four animals decide to escape – so off they go. They head for Bremen, where they intend to start a new life as town musicians. But will they ever make it to Bremen or will they stay with the robbers they meet in the forest?



The Fisherman and His Wife - 10th August, 6pm - Duration 70 mins.

The fisherman sits and waits for a fish to bite. But the fish that he catches is a mysterious one: one that grants the fisherman and his wife many wishes. This play is an exciting journey from one wish to the next.

Tickets prices - £6 Child £10 Adult or £25 Family and are available online or from the Taurus Crafts giftshop.

Official Website: http://www.tauruscrafts.co.uk/events/nicole_and_martin/nicole-and-martin-at-taurus-crafts-2012.html