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Touring since: 2000
"Azar is the King of the Monkeys - the newly appointed guardian of the Rainbow Tree, which is the source of all the life in the Rainbow Forest.
So what is he doing in the zoo cage of eccentric keeper Jack Greenwood? - Through Azar's visionary dreams and the crazy adventures of 'Jack the treasure seeking adventurer' we learn about where he has come from and where he is going. Watch out here comes the forest!"
A story full of fantasy and adventure where facts, fun and wonderment have been neatly woven into an entertaining tale that shows us the amazing world of our Rainforests. A combination of delightful puppetry,original music and subtle lighting and sound effects.
Suitability: 5+ / families
Duration: 55 minutes
Direction: Liz Humphrey-Williams
Music: Paul Barker
"The Rainbow Forest is a brilliant show by a virtuoso puppeteer.
Daniel Lempen combines artistic excellence with technical expertise
"Azar is the King of the Monkeys -
A story full of fantasy and adventure where facts, fun and wonderment have been neatly woven into an entertaining tale that shows us the amazing world of our Rainforests. A combination of delightful puppetry,original music and subtle lighting and sound effects.
Suitability: 5+ / families
Duration: 55 minutes
Direction: Liz Humphrey-
"The Rainbow Forest is a brilliant show by a virtuoso puppeteer.
Daniel Lempen combines artistic excellence with technical expertise
to create a truly magical theatre experience!"
Alistair Winch, Rural Arts East
"The Rainbow Forest was riveting.... Glove-, stick- and other
"The Rainbow Forest was riveting.... Glove-
puppets, some created before the children's awe-struck gaze!"
Peter Morris, Grainthorpe Hall
Apart from touring all over the UK, this show has also been performed internationally
as ‘The Rainbow Forest’ or ‘Der Regenbogenwald’ (Dr Rägebogewald) in:
Switzerland: 2009 Theater im Waag-Haus, Winterthur
Switzerland: 2008 Berner Puppentheater, Bern
Switzerland: 2006 Various Thetres
Germany: 2005 8. International Puppet Festival, Bottrop
Czech Republic: 2003 Puppet Festival in Dolni Poustevna
Germany: 2003 Puppen Festival Elbe-Elster-Land
Switzerland: 2003 Various Schools and Theatres
Austria: 2002 International Puppet Festival, Mistelbach
Greece: 2001 European Puppet & Ecology Festival in Athens
Switzerland: 2001 Various Schools and Theatres
Germany: 2000 Hamburger Puppen Theater Festival
as ‘The Rainbow Forest’ or ‘Der Regenbogenwald’ (Dr Rägebogewald) in:
Switzerland: 2009 Theater im Waag-
Switzerland: 2006 Various Thetres
Germany: 2005 8. International Puppet Festival, Bottrop
Czech Republic: 2003 Puppet Festival in Dolni Poustevna
Germany: 2003 Puppen Festival Elbe-
Austria: 2002 International Puppet Festival, Mistelbach
Greece: 2001 European Puppet & Ecology Festival in Athens
Switzerland: 2001 Various Schools and Theatres
Germany: 2000 Hamburger Puppen Theater Festival