Poor little cuckoo bird, between his hourly cuckoo duties, singing lessons, and chores, there’s no time left for fun and play. BUT one day, a mischievous intruder creates chaos and Cuckoo gives chase and discovers a magical world beyond time.
This utterly unique performance takes place on the intricate exterior and interior of an oversized clock created by puppeteer Graham Soul. Puppetry and music as well as animated video makes this a show not to be missed!
Artistic Director Lynda says: “I can’t wait for young audiences to encounter this deeply funny, inventive and totally unique production that wowed audiences young and old when it premiered as part of the international puppetry festival Casteliers and then again as part of la Maison Theatre’s holiday programming.”
Presenting and Programming Partner – City of Toronto, Assembly Hall
Story, Set, Puppets, Music & Video by Graham Soul
Stage Direction by Jérémie Desbiens & Graham Soul
Puppeteers Martin Vaillancourt & Graham Soul
Lighting & Autonomous Lighting System Nancy Longchamp
Stage Management Nancy Longchamp & Jérémie Desbiens
Building Team Jean Cummings, Graham Soul, Pierre Gélinas, Marie-Eve Fortier, Cécile Viggiano, Geneviève Thibault, Richard Morin & Mathieu René
Sewing by Noémi Paquette, Geneviève Marcotte, Graham Soul & Esther Hardy
Original Idea for the Story and Characters from Pierre Gélinas
Additional Brainstorming by Christine Brassard
The Artist would like to acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts
and the financial support of the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec
About Graham Soul
Trained as an actor and acrobat, Graham Soul has dedicated himself to puppet theatre for more than 25 years. His mission is to create original puppet theatre works for young audiences, highlighting artistic quality and technical innovation. Sound and visual imagery guide the dramaturgy, and the puppets and scenic elements are at the heart of the creative process. Favourite themes touch on the fantastic and the powers of the imagination.
