When you wish upon a Dog and String

Clare’s Dog and String Theatre Company are bringing a children’s theatre show in Glór this weekend.
The Wishing Tree, suitable for children aged four to eight years, is an interactive tale of wonder and awe, told by Azal, the artist. The show presents two stories told using a broad range of puppetry from life size puppets, animated objects and shadow puppetry. The tales investigate the way in which our inner vision creates the world around us.
Azal the artist weaves together the two narratives as he attempts to draw what he sees on the shadow screen. His artistic skills transform the everyday objects into characters that come to life and tell their own story. The brush becomes Cinderella, the spoons, the ugly sisters.
Dog and String is a touring theatre founded in 1995. It was founded by professional visual artists who felt there was an opportunity to bring visually stimulating work to younger audiences who did not have easy access to art galleries or theatres. In the spirit of multidisciplinary art work Dog and String has brought together musicians who act, sculptors who write, artists who are puppeteers, trolls that dance and actors who teach.
There are two shows this Saturday at 12 and 3pm. Tickets are available in Glór.