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In the Heart of the Woods

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IN THE HEART OF THE WOODS | The Fetch Theatre

Director: Andrew Purvin | Designers: Andrew Purvin, Ruby Gibbens | Makers: Andrew Purvin, Ruby Gibbens, Leanne Haworth, Elliot Ditton

This project was created as part of the Golgol Festival in Ukraine. It was developed partly in the UK and partly in Kyiv. The show is a non-verbal re-telling of the well-loved folk story of the infamous witch, Baba Yaga, who appears in many Ukrainian folk tales. The team traveled to Kyiv to create the large puppets, direct the show, and collaborate with Ukrainian actors in bringing this story to life. Baba Yaga, known for living in a house that walks on chicken legs, takes centre stage in the performance.

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RUBY GIBBENS

A puppets first breath, an audience captivated, the puppeteer fades.

It is a magician’s art form, tricking the audience into forgetting reality and allowing themselves to invest into the narrative of the puppet. This fragile being, kept alive by the puppeteer, can tell stories that are complex, beautiful and funny.

At RWCMD I began my journey; learning costume, woodwork, mould making and mechanisms. I explore these specialisms with the simple intention of making something that is soulful.

I draw from the world of the fantastical and enjoy simple and bizarre tales. Folklore passed by word of mouth and stories not quite forgotten.

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