There is sand, blue sky, sunshine and the breath of the sea…

a hand appears, becomes animal, then comes another! Together they must share this small corner of land.

This involves discovery of the other, playfulness, intolerance, conflict, argument, destruction,

and then… reconciliation in the rain.


After the storm, the mood calms down, there is tenderness, love and peace...


Two hands meet, play, quarrel and reconcile. What could be simpler?

Life told and summarised with two hands. The puppet and the theatre in the most simple of settings.


A simple sharing story told without words for young children.

Suitable for everyone from 3-7 and their adult friends.


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“What an amazing and heart-warming experience. The children were fully engaged and loved every minute. Full of laughter and provocations, children were left talking about, reflecting on and questioning the importance of friendship.  The presenters were gentle and calm, bringing the best out of every child. Thank you so much for a unique and sensory experience, thoroughly enjoyed by our 3 and 4 year old children”.

Amanda Hubball, Alfreton Nursery School, Derbyshire



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“It’s amazing, inspiring, on so many levels - it’s just brilliant!!!”

Liz Gardner, Burton-upon-Trent Library, Shropshire
























A Production originally by Theatre des Tarabates from France. Now performed by Lempen Puppet Theatre Company!


Touring since 2025




30 min (plus optional ~15min sensory post show activity)

Philippe Saumont, Theatre des Tarabates, France

Liz und Daniel Lempen

Lempen/Saumont


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The Show



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