When The Dragons Came Back

WHEN THE DRAGONS CAME BACK | Hummadruz

Puppet Designer & Maker: Ruby Gibbens

Director & Designer: Stuart H Bawler

Hummadruz's production of When the Dragons Came Back showcases a captivating display of all things Ultraviolet. Ruby Gibbens has embraced this medium, crafting a diverse range of puppets for the production, including birds, humans, kites, and dragons of varying sizes. While there are no images capturing the final production, below is a compilation of rehearsal and behind-the-scenes photos that offer insights into the creative process.

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.

When The Dragons Came Back

RUBY GIBBENS

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