The Puppet Roadshow: The Fairy Who Wanted To Fly

The Fairy who wanted to Fly was first performed as work in progress at Fringe Theatre Fest 2024. The work is inspired by the support I received during personal experience of bereavement, loss & PTS.


The central character Mary is a marionette carved & costumed during 2023. I had not carved for many years & with the support of my mentor John Roberts:PuppetCraft I created the basic figure and control mechanism. The raven & hand/rod puppets are inspired by Phil Fletcher:Hacker T Dog CBBC.


The story evolved during a period when I was receiving treatment for dissociation. Influences came from many directions as I regained cognitive function.


The environment of Torridge, where I was born, became an ally in my perception of myself as Permaculture practitioner. I completed a full time MA course in Arts Health and Wellbeing which provided intellectual stimulation to enable me to rewire my brain. Marjon University awarded me a bursary to study with Puppet Therapy Barcelona.


I based my dissertation on partnership work with Families in Grief. The show has evolved thanks to many supportive people. Last year my health prevented me from performing but this year Mary is ready to fly...

Family Friendly, Puppetry

All Ages

25 mins

Barnstaple Library (foyer)
Thu at 11:00

Thu at 16:00

The Feel Good Larder
Sat at 12:00

Sat at 13:45

This is a pay-what-you-will-show. There are no tickets but there will be a bucket-collection.

You can also make cash or card donations at the central box office or donate an eFringer credit if you have one available.

You may also like the following events from Fringe TheatreFest:

• This month, 26th June, 09:10 am, Many Directions: Alice's Adventures at TheatreFest in South Park
• This month, 26th June, 11:00 am, Sophie Cobb Aritst & Children's Storyteller: Alma and The Holly-Blue Butterfly in Barnstaple
• This month, 26th June, 11:00 am, The Puppet Roadshow: The Fairy Who Wanted To Fly in Barnstaple

Also check out other Health & Wellness events in Barnstaple, Arts events in Barnstaple, Nonprofit events in Barnstaple.