The brand new, award-winning family show, DRAGONS AND MYTHICAL BEASTS is coming back to South Wales, getting to The Riverfront Theatre in Newport from today.
You just know this is going to be something special as it’s brought to you by the creators of the international smash hit Dinosaur World Live. Both shows take the audience on a spell-binding adventure by bringing spectacular puppets to life, live on stage!
The production won the 2022 ‘Entertainment Now’ Award for ‘Best Show for Kids’ at the Edinburgh Festival last year and was nominated for an Olivier Award for ‘Best Family Entertainment’ following its summer season at Regent’s Park Open-Air Theatre, London in 2021.
Enter into a magical world of myths and legends as Dragons and Mythical Beasts unveils a myriad of dark secrets. Come face to face with some of the most fantastical creatures and terrifying beasts ever to walk the earth. Meet the colossal Stone Troll, the mysterious Indrik and Japanese Baku; the Tooth Fairy (not as sweet as you’d think), an adorable Unicorn and majestic Griffin. Take your place among legendary heroes, just don’t wake the Dragon…
The new cast includes Christopher Dobson (Dave the Hero Trainer), Dan Armstrong (Puppeteer / Understudy Host), Richard Booth (Puppeteer / Puppet Captain / Puppet Technician), Emily Cooper (Puppeteer), Gary Mitchinson (Puppeteer), Aiysha Nugent-Robinson (Puppeteer) and Amber-Rose Perry (Puppeteer).
This entertaining and educational show offers an adventurous live theatre experience for all the family, ages 3 and above. Written and co-directed by Derek Bond, Dragons and Mythical Beasts reunites the creative team behind Nicoll’s international smash hit, Dinosaur World Live, which returns to Regent’s Park Open-Air Theatre this August. Co-directed by Laura Cubitt (Running Wild, Chichester Festival Theatre; War Horse NT Berlin), with Puppet Design by Max Humphries (National Theatre, Royal Opera House, Cirque de Soleil), Set and Costume Design by Good Teeth, Composer and Sound Design by Max Pappenheim, and Lighting Design by John Maddox. Associate Director Emma Brunton and Costume Supervisor Louise Smith. Produced by Nicoll Entertainment Ltd
DRAGONS AND MYTHICAL BEASTS is at The Riverfront in Newport from today, Tuesday 15th August at 2pm & 4.30pm, Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th August at 11am & 2pm. For more details and to book tickets go HERE or contact 01633 656757.
