Rapunzel or The Magic Pig

26th November 2010 - 15th January 2011

The Mirror Tent, MINI Plant Oxford

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Once upon a time…

Rapunzel is abandoned as a baby and taken in by Mother Gothel, the herbalist. The two live happily together until a man observes that Rapunzel is growing into an attractive young woman. Furious, Mother Gothel builds an enormous tower, in which she locks Rapunzel for years on end… until Prink Patrizio stumbles across the tower and Rapunzel’s long hair.

With blookdthristy villains, feisty heroines and a Magic Pig, Creation Theatre Company return to the Mirror Tent at the MINI Plant Oxford with Associate Director, Charlotte Conquest, to stage Rapunzel or The Magic Pig and keep adults and children alike spellbound with our storytelling.

What people said about our lovely Christmas show…

“This is a brilliant Christmas performance that you can’t miss and I would recommend it to anyone.”
Yolanda M and Noah H, Year 6, Dr Radcliffe’s C E School

“This fun filled performance it a feast for the eyes and ears.”
Charlie E and Bethany P, Year 6, Dr Radcliffe’s C E School

Read more brilliant reviews from the Year 6 pupils at Dr Radcliffe’s School on their website .

“Thank you so much for a fantastic performance last night, It was
my Christmas present to my whole family – I think possibly one of my best
ideas yet!! We all enjoyed it so much, there was an age range from 9 to 79!!
We saw you perform last year Beauty and The Beast, also spectacular, and
this summer on the roof top of the Saïd Business School was also a true delight. Thank you so much for your energy, your dynamism, and your obvious enjoyment – it shows!!”
Alison Smethurst, Audience member

Proper grown up reviews

“A thoroughly involving piece of fairytale storytelling, performed with zest by a uniformly excellent ensemble cast.”

“This show is physical theatre with a vengeance and sitting in the front row is not for the fainthearted — as yet another character hurtles across the stage, you really do wonder if they’re going to land in your lap.”
The Oxford Times

“another triumph for Creation”

“a delightful, beautifully adapted, gorgeously performed show in a spectacular venue accompanied by delicious crêpes and yummy drinks”

“All the performers make full use of the circular stage, with its many trap doors and hidey holes, and the production is wonderfully creative”
The Daily Info

“Rapunzel is Creation Theatre at the top of their game, doing what they do best telling stories with energy, comedy, seemingly effortless skill, huge amounts of humour and a song and dance ending”

“the jokes play to both kids and their parents”

“a fast paced show with no time for even little ones to get bored”

“this show really lifted my heart”
UK Theatre Web

“This is a show pitched deftly to kids and adults alike – an absorbing way to start the festive season.”
The Stage

“This is more than a play, more than a show, more than just another pantomime: it is a creative theatrical event, and truly magical.”

“If you are looking for something to kick off the Christmas season, something suitable for all ages, don’t miss this magical event.”
The Oxford Prospect

Artistic team and cast

Rob Cavazos – Paulo
Rachel Donovan – Prezzemolina
James Sobol Kelly – Umberto/Duke of Tuscany/Shark
Richard Kidd – Pierluigi Ambrosi/Baldozi
Amy Noble – Rapunzel
Marin Richarson – Patrizio
Nicholas Osmond – Mother Gothel

Director – Charlotte Conquest
Assistant Director – Richard Kidd
Movement Director – Aidan Treays
Designer – Lucy Wilkinson
Assistant Designer – Kate Matthews
Lighting Designer – Ian Saunders
Sound Designer – Matt Eaton
Composer – Jack Merivale
Fight Director – Philip D’Orleans
Puppeteer Coach – Polly Beestone

Artistic Directors – David Parrish and Nicola Cartlidge