Supported by the Shetland Arts Commissioning Fund, Giants in Da Simmer Dim is a new project celebrating Shetland folklore characters, brought to life through puppetry, dance and music. Directed by Alex Purbrick, 7 creative practitioners (John Hunter, Jane Cockayne, Lauren Bulter, Matthew Lawrence, Alice Ritch, Samantha Dennis and Eve Eunson) will direct youth and family groups in designing and making two 12 - 15ft, wearable Giant and Giantess puppets, two magical beastie creatures and some Skekler style outfits for dancers.
The workshops, taking place in Mareel, will give participants the opportunity to learn more about the giants and other magical creatures within Shetland folklore as well as explore a mix of different mediums and sculpture techniques, using a mix of natural and reclaimed materials.
Alex Purbrick said, “I hope folk will have lots of fun making these folklore characters come to life and have the opportunity to express their creativity within a communal project.”
There are two workshops blocks available to book – one for youths (ages 5 – 12) and one for adults (ages 18+). Both workshopblocks take place 1pm – 4pm, on the following dates:
- Adults (ages 18+): Saturday 7 March, Saturday 14 March & Sunday 15 March
- Youths (ages 5 - 12): Saturday 21 March, Saturday 4 April & Tuesday 7 April
Tickets for "Giants Dance in Da Simmer Dim" - Learn to be a Giant Creator!” cost £16.50 Adults/£13.20 Youth) (inclusive of 10% booking fee) and are available to purchase online from tickets.shetlandarts.org, in-person at the Box Office in Mareel, or by calling on 01595 745 500 during opening hours of 10am-9pm, Tuesday - Sunday.
