But not Punch and Judy. Last night, for youngest daughter's birthday, we all went to see Ronnie Burkett's Ten Nights on Earth. Burkett is an internationally renown local puppeteer whose work we've seen before. Last night's show was no disappointment.
The show opened in Toronto and is booked for international venues as well, and so far the reviews have been favorable. Canoe.ca wrote:
But art -- good art and, by extension, the people who make good art -- should always surprise.
Judged on that criteria alone, 10 Days On Earth -- the latest work from marionette master Ronnie Burkett -- is art of the highest order.
Surprise was certainly one of the features of the show, but I would add delight, empathy and plain old hilarity to the list of adjectives as well. But others have said it better than me.
It was preview night at the theatre, which I hadn't been to since I worked there (several years ago now). There were a couple of hang ups (or "tangle-ups") that Burkett handled with true style and which just added to the enjoyment of the audience. We enjoyed ourselves very much, and if you're in Calgary and like puppets, I'd definitely recommend the show.
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