Boogie Woogie Puppet Theatre - A Journey Story
Boogie Woogie Puppet Theatre - A Journey Story
The curtain rises with puppets on the first day of the November mid-term break! Trombon and the Assistant's musical journey in pursuit of a runaway note is at Tersane Istanbul Glass Hall on Saturday, 14 November. An interactive puppet play that tells, through love, solidarity and courage, not to be afraid of making mistakes.
About the Play
Trombon, Trombolina and the Assistant are a travelling theatre troupe that performs together. The star of the show, Trombolina, does not like mistakes being made on stage at all; because of this, Trombon and the Assistant are also feeling a little down.
One of Trombon's notes can no longer bear this situation and one night, while Trombon is asleep, decides to run away. Trombon and the Assistant set off for their old friend Troti, an instrument repairer, to find the missing note. Thus begins an adventure in which they will stop at different places and make new friends.
Bringing together puppet theatre, non-verbal comedy, dance and music, A Journey Story invites children to take part in the play through rhythm exercises, music, movement and fun interactions. The play explains in the language of children that making mistakes is a natural part of learning.
Themes of the Play
Fear of making mistakes: The idea that making mistakes is a natural part of learning and experience.
Love and compassion: The importance of approaching ourselves and those around us with love.
Friendship and solidarity: The value of supporting one another and acting together.
Helping one another: The importance of seeking solutions together and asking for help when needed.
Courage: Being able to take a step despite fears and being open to new experiences.
The rhythm exercises and interactions throughout the play aim to support children’s problem-solving, imitation and musical skills and contribute to the development of their sense of aesthetics and art.
About the Company
Boogie Woogie Puppet Theatre is the company in which puppet artist Özge Eren brought together her work in 2020. Eren, who studied trombone at the conservatory and acting at university, took part in many national and international puppet workshops; she worked as an actor and puppet artist in private theatres and institutional theatres. She continues to meet children with A Journey Story, which she has been staging since 2020.
The director of the play, Cansın Bezircilioğlu, has been working as an actor at Istanbul State Theatre for many years.
Credits
Written and Performed by : Özge Eren
Director: Cansın Bezircilioğlu
Stage Design : Duygu Ergüven Saykan
Poster Design : Burak Etöz, Nazan Tekeş
Psychological Consultant : Şebnem Türkdalı Temizocak
Important Information
• The event is suitable for children aged 3 and over; children below the age limit will not be admitted to the hall.
• Every audience member, including children and accompanying adults, must have a ticket.
• Each ticket is for one seat; lap seating is not permitted.
• Children must attend the event accompanied by an adult.
• Identification may be requested to verify the age limit.
• Audience members are kindly requested to be at the venue at least 15 minutes before the event time.
• Entry to the hall is not permitted after the event has started.
• Strollers are not permitted in the hall.
• Food and beverages are not permitted in the hall.
• Photography and video recording are not permitted during the event; mobile phones are kindly requested to be kept on silent mode.
• For the enjoyment of other audience members, those with children who become restless during the play are kindly requested to leave the hall briefly.
• Purchased tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged except in the event of cancellation or a change of date.