Hopeful Monsters is the story of evolution told entirely with hands.
They move and morph in unusual ways, becoming unexpected creatures that shapeshift as we journey through water, earth and air. All living things are made up of the same fundamental building blocks, from simple organisms to giant beasts. It’s a tale of survival and struggle, of connection and transformation, and a reminder of the playfulness of living. After all, we humans are animals too.
Hopeful Monsters is a piece of tabletop puppetry for adults and children aged 5+ inspired by evolutionary theory. The action is set to an emotive soundtrack and is non-verbal.
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Bori Mezo, Ella Mackay and Eti Meacock
Created by Hopeful Monster Theatre
Bori Mezo, Ella Mackay and Stacey Mitchell
Performed by
Eti Meacock with assistance from Ella Mackay
Props
Topher Dagg
Lighting Design
Michael Hyland
Soundtrack composition
Developed with support from Creative Scotland, Moving Parts Scratch Space, Cumbernauld Theatre at Lanternhouse and Outside Eyes at Tron Theatre Glasgow.
Performance details
- Running time
40 minutes, no interval
- Age suitability
5+
Discounts
Friends 20% off – Read more about the Friends discount
Concessions £2 off children
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