Encouraging young generations to care about the environment and those we share it with, Nest uses shadow puppetry, original songs and clowning to follow Birtle and Piper, two birds and their eggs, in the only tree left in the city. A high energy show with giant sized props and steampunk costume, this two-hander gives a bird’s eye view of humans who leave their clutter in the urban landscape below. A bottle cap makes a cracking mirror, a five-pound note makes a tip top tablecloth and dice make a delightful stool… but what will happen when the dynamic duo take a shine to collecting and they fill their nest with too many things?
A tree in a city. Two birds decide to make it their home and soon their cosy nest contains two very precious eggs. The human world below is full of exciting ‘thingamajigs’ and as Birtle and Piper’s longing to provide for their eggs grow, very quickly, so does the clutter in the nest.
Artistic Director, writer and director Gilly Baskeyfield said “We always aim to create work which touches the hearts and minds of all ages and we’ve been overjoyed by the response to the show so far. Audiences have been deeply moved by the care and affection that the birds show each other, and their eggs, with grown-ups particularly relating to Birtle and Piper’s need to do the very best that they can for their offspring. The children have loved the movement, the comedy and the oversized props but most of all, they really, really care about those eggs!”
Based in Rochdale, M6 Theatre is one of Britain’s leading touring theatre companies, specialising in creating and delivering high quality theatre for young audiences. The company’s rich programme includes inspiring and highly visual shows for young audiences and compelling short single voice plays for older audiences. The company runs a participatory programme with young people aged 8-18 including weekly youth theatre sessions and community outreach projects.
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