Hearthside Tales Presents

BACK ON TOUR WITH A BIGGER CAST! NOV – DEC 2018

Come and sit by the fire for a wintry tale with live music and magic, puppets and projections and a beautiful miniature theatre packed full of delights. Chris Bostock storyteller, Ken Patterson, Willy Houwen and Janet Longbottom (musicians) are back on the road.

The Snow Bear is inspired by Norwegian folk tales and tells the story of a polar bear who is a carried away from his arctic home.

We join him on his adventures as he encounters mischievous elves, goblins and trolls.

But will the friendly Tomten’s magic help him find his way back to his home.

The Snow Bear is a special show in which all the characters are brought to life with mesmerizing storytelling, puppets and shadows.

It features lots of songs to sing and wonderful music played on cello, tuba, accordion and ukulele.

Join us in our snowy landscape and bring your own teddy – as there is lots of audience involvement too!

Suitable for family audiences – especially children aged 4 – 7 years

CHILDREN: BRING YOUR OWN BEAR TO SEE THE SHOW!

The Snow Bear Team:

Stories: Chris Bostock

Music: Ken Patterson and Janet Longbottom

Set Design: Alison Ashton

Set Maker: Jon Codd

Puppet-maker: Alison Mc Gowan

Directorial Eye: Laura Lindow

Mentor: Sally Pomme Clayton

Administrator and Marketing: Esther Hingle

Road Manager: Willy Howen

Photographers: Keith Pattison and Kester Bostock

QUOTES:

“This was a wonderful experience for the children. All the children were engaged – listening, singing and responding to the characters. The Snow Bear supported our curriculum work in Expressive Arts, knowledge and understanding of the world.  A wonderful day, we look forward to your next production.”   Early Years Team, West Jesmond School, Newcastle upon Tyne.

“ I loved the range of media used. Very imaginative. A really lovely show “. Parent, South Shields Museum.

“ It was great.” Ruby Rose Aged 5 , “ I saw it too and it made me cry, it was so good.”

Auntie Lottie,  Alnwick Gardens

“A fabulous show, the best children’s show I’ve seen for quite some time. We loved it, thank you for the magic.”  Marie MacDonald, St Mary’s Heritage Centre, Gateshead

“Have just seen “snow bear ” absolutely entrancing .. So beautiful to look at and such fantastic music and words . The puppets and the staging are just stunning . Just LOVED it.. Please go if you can…… Sally Cooper, St Mary’s Heritage Centre, Gateshead

The performance of The Snow Bear at @StMarysHeritage this morning made Christmas magical, not just for the little one. Superb. They were outstanding! MJ Wesolowski, St Mary’s Heritage Centre, Gateshead

The weather outside may have been frightful this Christmas, but Hearthside Tales provided a truly delightful show for young children with their tale of the Snow Bear, King of the Great North Star; an enchanting mix of songs, games and puppetry that definitely warmed the cockles. Lewis Cuthbert, North East 

I took my three-year-old daughter to a performance on St Mary’s Heritage Centre. It was the highlight of Christmas – magical in every sense. Proper, old-fashioned (but ingenious and intelligent) story-telling with not an LCD screen in sight. My daughter was totally captivated and we have almost worn the CD out completely. Congratulations and I hope you’ll be back again next year. Best wishes James Weeks composer/conductor

Shap Village Hall, Cumbria

…it was great fun and very stimulating for all the family. I especially liked the Tomten. Woodhouse

Yes, We loved it, the best bit was when the goblins came! Thank you Alfie.

Shillbottle Village Hall, Northumberland

It was brilliant entertainment for children and adults

Excellent old fashioned kids entertainment!! I loved it. The props were fantastic.   Martin

What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. A feast for eys and ears! We throughly enjoyed every minute.

A fantastic show – thank you.

Queens Hall, Hexham

I thought this was the best show play I’ve ever seen     Rahi

Truly wonderful !  Bravo..

I fout it wos Good !

Bedlington Salvation Army

It was brilliant – really talented musician and excellent storytelling. We loved all the things hidden in the wagon and the brilliant voices.

Superb, interactive, fun adventure.

Ashington Children’s Centre

A wonderful journey of imagination…Thank you – the girls were entranced.  Kathy

Amazing. Super, fantastic engaging performance.

St Oswald’s School, Gosforth

Really Good – Entertaining and Educational. Good Fun.      Nanna Omara

Henshaw Village Hall

Really Good – such a nice change form CGI !! Well Done.

Upfront Puppet Theatre, Cumbria

I was so engaged and entertained and it was a joy to see all the children so in awe at the power of storytelling. It was enchanting, Thank you !

Awesome – magical, sparkly, musical, tactile, funny…10 / 10

Etal Village Hall, Northumberland

Came with kids and grandkids. It was magical !!

We had a fantastic time, thank you. Very entertaining. My children loved it !

You might be interested to read about Polar Bears

www.polarbearsinternational.org

http://www.wwf.org.uk/wildlife/polar_bear/

https://support.wwf.org.uk/adopt-a-polar-bear

                     

Supported by Gateshead Council’s Arts Development Team.