FOR NURSERY & P1 - P2 PUPILS
NOVEMBER 2018
PoggleMischief maker
Maker of fun Tumble tumble Tickle my tum Beasties beasties Buzzing bees Poggle’s not scared of climbing trees Splash splash Squelch in mud Creeping crawling Chasing bugs Vince wants to explore the forest but he’s too scared to go on his own. Until one day he meets Poggle, a friendly creature who takes him on an adventure exploring the forest where they discover the magical musical tree. A funny, sensory dance theatre piece with live music, clapping rhythms and bubble popping throughout! Barrowland Ballet is one of Scotland’s most exciting and successful contemporary dance companies and is based in the East End of Glasgow. Poggle has been performed at festivals in Edinburgh, Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland and China. “Poggle was inspired by my young children as I watched the way they explored and played in the world around them. They joy of discovery and accomplishment when new skills are found and obstacles overcome, and the wonderment children find in the simplest things, like mud.” Natasha Gilmore Audience size: 100
Running time: 40 mins Space required: clear, uncarpeted, flat hall, min 9m x 9m (including audience) Cost: £400 + VAT per day, two performances maximum For dates please contact: [email protected] INFORMATION FOR TEACHERSTeachers and children will enjoy the performance without prior knowledge of the story but the information packs below help teachers prepare and link to classroom plans.
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MORE INFORMATIONAbout the performance
The show starts with a wall depicting a woodland landscape. A musician, representing pine trees, is playing the clarinet whilst the children enter and once everyone is settled he searches for Poggle, a woodland sprite who is sleeping under branches. Vince, who likes to be neat and tidy then enters and gets ready to explore the outdoors. He meets Poggle and they set off to have a series of adventures in the outdoors accompanied by the musical pine tree. Vince has fun but then becomes scared about climbing the trees and doesn’t make it up to Poggle who is high in the trees. Poggle gives Vince a hug and instead shows him how to have fun playing in the mud and jumping on magical musical stones. A buzzing bee appears in the woods and Poggle and Vince try to help the bee back to its hive, in doing so Vince manages to overcome his fear and climbs high up the tree to the hive. Vince and Poggle are so pleased they celebrate with a song and a dance. Poggle then becomes tired and settles down for a nap. The children are then asked to help put Poggle to sleep by covering her in branches. Once Poggle is asleep the teachers and children can start to explore the set, the cubes have all turned round to display woodland installations in each cube. Poggle wakes up with a start and plays with the children and they too can jump on the magical musical stones. The performance is 40 minutes long including a 10 minute section where the children and teachers are invited into the performance area to help Poggle get ready for her nap, jump on the musical stones and explore the woodland set. The children will sit in a horseshoe around the set on mats with a row of benches behind. The stage manager will greet you as you enter the hall and show the children where to sit. The show is dance theatre so there are very few words. Learning Themes and Curriculum for Excellence LinkS
Expressive Arts My learning in, through and about the expressive arts:
EXA 0-01a / EXA 1-01a / EXA 2-01a I can respond to the experience of dance by discussing my thoughts and feelings. I can give and accept constructive comment on my own and others’ work. EXA 0-11a / EXA 1-11a / EXA 2-11a / EXA 3-11a Health & Wellbeing Vince and Poggle form an important friendship and she encourages him to try new things and to like things he didn't like before e.g. mud / trees, bees etc. I am aware of how friendships are formed and that likes, dislikes, special qualities and needs can influence relationships. HWB 0-44a / HWB 1-44a ABOUT THE COMPANY
Barrowland Ballet is one of Scotland’s most exciting and successful contemporary dance companies and is based in the East End of Glasgow. The company name reflects its unique mix of popular culture and high art. Its name, taken from Glasgow’s famous Ballroom, also shares its belief that dance is for everybody. The company repertoire is built around the artistic work of choreographer, Natasha Gilmore. The work is inspired by her personal experiences and its challenging themes are delivered with wit and humour. The insightful observations of human behaviour and relationships enable audiences to identify with the stories in a multitude of ways, as they resonate with their own experiences. Recent productions include Wolves, Little Red, Whiteout, Tiger, Tiger Tale and Poggle. Their work has toured nationally and internationally in Europe, Asia, Africa, South America and Australasia. Participatory projects include intergenerational performances Wolves and The River (Commonwealth Festival 2014) and Bunty & Doris. The company recently launched Wolf Pack, a free intergenerational company in Glasgow for participants aged 7 to 90 years old |
Presented by Barrowland Ballet and Macrobert Arts Centre
Created by Natasha Gilmore with dancers Jade Adamson and Vince Virr Music and sound by Daniel Padden. Photography by Brian Hartley
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