Email from Rosscarbery Arts & Literature Festival

On behalf of the festival organisers I would like to thank you for participating in the 2003 event. It was a wonderful performance, and everyone, adults and children, have commented on how much they enjoyed it. Saidhbh, my daughter who is fourteen next week, still talks about it. She particularly loved the box (??) I got the whole show in detail, with sound effects.

We all look forward to your next visit to Rosscarbery.  

Best wishes,
Grainne

Review from Winnipeg Fringe festival

Saturday, July 19, 2003
Told by a Dodo

Tegan - Today I went to a puppet show called Told by a Dodo at Venue #19. The place it was at was on the corner of McDermot Ave. and King Street in an art gallery. I sat up close on a cushion so I could see clearly and well, and hear everything they said. You have to go early if you want to sit on the cushions. I sat in the second row of the cushions, because I wasn't early enough. The good parts were when Coco the Dodo bird went somewhere else in the world, and in the last place he was he left HIS TAIL! Then finally went back to get his tail. I laughed a lot. Grownups laughed too. I understood everything they were talking about. It was a really good show and I loved it. It was really funny too. There wasn't a single bad part in it. It was all good. My sister who's four was really excited, so little kids and grownups would like this show too. The ending was really good it was the best. If you want to know the ending, come to see this show.

From your good friend,

Tegan

Review from Winnipeg Fringe festival

Megan McWilliam & Ryan Segal
Thursday, July 17, 2003
Told by a Dodo | Venue 19 | aceartinc.

Megan: Told by a Dodo, is the tale of four ancient myths from around the globe. It is told in an appealing manner by a dodo...as the title suggests. The child-filled audience was easily amused and entertained by simple but amazing magic tricks, and a portable bubble machine. Both Ryan and myself thoroughly enjoyed this show, and were just as easily amused by the bright shiny things, and bubbles floating about.

Ryan: I couldn't agree more. Entering this show I personally didn't know what to expect. Dodos, myths, A KIDS SHOW - but I found it very impressive. It incorporated numerous theatre techniques in a child friendly manner. Don't worry adults there is something in it for you too. The Egyptian, Polynesian, Greek and Mexican myths are captivating for any audience.

Megan: My common worry with children's shows is that the adult (in this case, a Dodo bird) is somewhat patronizing, and talks down to the children in the audience. Needless to say I was more than impressed by the fact that the puppeteers managed to maintain an intelligent and captivating story-line without insulting the youngsters intelligence. Audience interaction was excellent too, I found myself yelling, along with all the rest 'Wake up feathered snake! We need you!'...and yes, I reached up to grab the bubbles in mid-air too.

Ryan: I must have learned five new facts at least during the duration of this show. I think every member of the audience, young and old were attempting to catch a bubble or two while marveling at the small doses of magic. For an even greater experience I would sit on the floor with all the other children next time. Turns out some kids shows are intelligent.