A tale of our time … a visual puppetry treat !
Touring since 2021
Flotsam floats, Jetsam sinks – both their worlds are on the brinks,
The jagged arcs of waves and sharks – chase them both in minds and hearts.
They must break through their tears and fears -
To find what’s true and out of the blue – discover the other and a friend that’s new.
45 Minutes
Lempen Puppet Theatre
Liz und Daniel Lempen
Mark Whitaker
Chris Davies
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“Liz and Daniel Lempen with their gentle play,
terrific manipulation, beautiful, fun-
and wonderful music by Chris Davies, have created a
most contemporary story that moves hearts!”
Frank Demenga, Bern Puppet Theatre
“I thought the show was engaging, colourful
And just the right length for children. It was also funny and touching.
The professionalism of the puppetry was exceptional. I loved the bit where
Jetsam was running against the storm. The work on his body and limbs
were just so realistically done, we could feel the wind with him!”
Lauren Jackson, Events Co-
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And some audience comments:
“Flotsam & Jetsam was magical and beautiful!”
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“I loved it all.
It was beautifully performed.
The puppets were lovely
and the music was enchanting.”
&
Wonderful, topical and humorous.”
Flotsam is soft, flexible, laid back. She slides and glides
through life on the ice. Jetsam is the opposite, his insectile
body is stiff and nervy, alert and watchful, suspicious of all
in his forest home.
And then comes the weather… and they are both cast adrift in
a world that is strange to them and full of a range of dangers.
Finally washed up on the same island beach they must
discover the other and work out how they can work together.
A hopeful, adventure story about two very different creatures that must learn to work together. Visual theatre with original music and delightful puppetry.
Suitable for everyone from 4 – 104.
