THE HUNT FOR THE TWRCH TRWYTH, Hela'r Twrch Trwyth | An Articulture commission
Puppet designer, maker, creator & deviser: Ruby Gibbens | Performers: Aled Wyn Williams & Ruby Gibbens
The wildest of wild boars the Twrch Trwyth is rampaging through the Welsh countryside. Pursued by the legendary King Arthur, a lovable if not occasionally useless hero. Glimpse into a mythological history with striking visual theatre by puppet maker Ruby Gibbens and team, suitable for all ages.
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.
