The Belle Époque Today: "Kelda Discovers the Wirral" by The Thingumajig Theatre

"Kelda"
The Thingumajig Theatre

Puppets and masks have been used for centuries for both purposes of entertainment and education. Now, as part of Liverpool’s efforts to educate the residents of the Merseyside peninsula known as the “Wirral,” the Thingumajig Theater in Yorkshire has created an unique and wonderful show which will be performed in various locations across the Wirral. Since the Wirral was once occupied by the Norse, the puppeteers have built a gorgeous “giant” puppet known as Kelda—a young Viking girl who visits from the past to see what has become of the land which she once inhabited.

This is part of the “Liverpool Discovers” Program in association with the Lady Lever Art Gallery. Those in the area should make a point to go out an meet Kelda this upcoming Sunday, April 10, 2011.