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Garlic Theatre

Hickory Dickory Dock

Sun 19th Oct 10:30am and 2pm

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£9

Come join for Hickory Dickory Dock by Skipton favourites, Garlic Theatre! Some say this show was inspired by Craven Museum’s collection of clocks!

In a marvellous museum of clocks is the wonderful Mouse Clock for all to see.

One day the clock gets broken and a brave little mouse runs away…

In another part of town, Mrs Hickory orders a new alarm clock and a hug box arrives on her doorstep. Why is it so big? And what is that squeaking sound inside?

As the time ticks by, can Mrs Hickory and her cat Dickory catch the mouse running all over the house and will the beautiful old clock ever chime again?

Join us for a merry slapstick show, starring glove puppets, silly museum curators, dozy delivery drivers, a magnificent clock and that song you’ve all been waiting for…

Performers: Mark Pitman & Iklooshar Malara
Director: Steve Tiplady
Puppetry Director: Liz Walker
Music: Iklooshar Malara

Devised and designed by Garlic Theatre

Duration:

50 minutes

Important Information:

Recommended for children ages 3-8

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Join us for one of England’s largest celebrations of puppet theatre, the fabulous Skipton International Puppet Festival!

Since it’s inception in 1997,  the festival has grown from a handful of performances to a major event in the Yorkshire region’s calendar, becoming a magnet for puppet enthusiasts.

The biennial celebration showcases puppetry from all over the UK and beyond. With a packed programme of free and ticketed performances, workshops, and outreach projects, Skipton presents an inspirational melting pot for artists and audiences, offering exceptional puppet experiences for any age.

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