A TOP puppet company is bringing mechanical birds, a wind-up circus and exotic animals to Dorset this half term.

The Tin Forest will arrive in the county on Monday October 24 for a special five date tour.

Children and families can look forward to some brilliant live theatre events taking place across Dorset through Artsreach, including this tour from Britain’s top puppet company PuppetCraft.

An old man lives in a dreary junkyard, full of other people's broken and unwanted rubbish. He dreams that one day his life will be full of colour, energy and sound, and his wish is about to come true...

Known for their exquisite combinations of beautifully crafted puppets and original music, this uplifting, humorous and touching show from PuppetCraft is no different.

Kerry Bartlett, Artsreach co-director, said: “Thanks to the support from Blanchards Bailey, local legal firm and our autumn season sponsors, we are excited to be able to bring this outstanding South West company to five of our venues in rural Dorset.

"Full of visual invention, puppetry and musical fun, look out for mechanical birds, a wind-up circus and exotic animals of all shapes and sizes!” Although told without words, the show has a sound-scape of live music and sound effects that will delight children and adults alike.

Plus, children can join PuppetCraft’s puppeteers before the show and create their own animated sculpture from discarded materials, then perform in a junk-instrument orchestra!

Places are limited, enquire when booking show tickets. (please note there will be no workshop at Cerne Abbas).

The Tin Forest is at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton on Monday October 24 at 4:00pm. Call 01258 475137 for tickets.

On Tuesday October 25, it's at Portesham Village Hall at 5.30pm. Call 01305 871925 for tickets. The show is at Morden Village Hall on Wednesday October 26 at 4pm. Call 01929 459431 for tickets.

On Thursday October 27 the show is at Broadoak Village Hall at 4pm. Call 01308 427418 for tickets.

On Friday October 28, the show is at Cerne Abbas Village Hall at 2pm. Call 01300 341332 for tickets.

See artsreach.co.uk for more information.

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