Puppet Notebook Issue 12: Spotlight on Scotland
The twelfth edition of Puppet Notebook is a special issue on Scotland, guest edited by Simon Hart of Puppet Animation Scotland.
The twelfth edition of Puppet Notebook is a special issue on Scotland, guest edited by Simon Hart of Puppet Animation Scotland. This edition explores the unique ethos and creativity of Scottish puppetry and its role in both traditional and contemporary performance art.
Features and Company Profiles
"Aesthetic Ambition and Strategic Support" – An analysis of the Puppet Animation and Manipulate Festivals.
"Helping Aspiring Puppeteers" by Emma Whitters – Insights into training and nurturing emerging talent.
"Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre" by Leigh McCalister – A profile of this renowned Scottish company.
"The Puppet Lab" by Symon MacIntyre – A look at innovative puppet experimentation.
Interviews with Shona Reppe and Colin Purves – Exploring their journeys and family traditions in puppetry.
Resources and Reviews
"The World Through Wooden Eyes" by John M. Blundall – A reflection on puppetry as an art form.
"The Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre" by Malcolm Knight – An overview of this key institution.
A review of Birtwhistle's Opera of Punch and Judy.
Staying Current
As always, this issue includes the latest news, book reviews, and a diary of upcoming British and international events.
A4 format, 28 pages with 50 black-and-white illustrations.