Family Friendly

SeedHeart

Date of event: 21 Oct 2025 Event start time: 1:00pm - Event end time: 3:00pm

Venue Address: Clipstone Village Hall, 90 Church Rd, Clipstone, Nottinghamshire, NG21 9DF

Close-up of a grey puppet figure with wide eyes, part of a theatrical set. The puppet has a large green leaf and is framed by cut-out foliage shapes, lit dramatically in purple and blue tones.

A free puppet show and workshop for ages 6+ and family members.

Join Grey for this one-of-a-kind show, where you’ll discover how the Earth has changed since humans came along. Watch Grey’s story unfold from a single suitcase as they journey toward a brighter future.

An exciting, interactive story with a lovely message. Thoroughly enjoyed by both adults and children.

Audience Feedback

During the show you’ll have the opportunity to become part of the action. It is followed by a fun puppet making workshop led by artists Bryony and Ione. You’ll have the chance to create and animate your own puppet character, which you can use to continue the fun at home.

A grey puppet with a green heart on its chest peeks from a miniature stage, manipulated by a performer’s hands
A grey puppet sits on the edge of a suitcase, holding a green heart. Behind it, a black-and-white cut-out tree with a heart-shaped hollow glows green

SeedHeart is presented by Indigo Moon Theatre, working with City Arts and Open Doors.

How it works

Book a free ticket for each child and adult attending. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please try to arrive 10 mins before the show so we can start on time. You will be sent a reminder ahead of the day of the show.

About Indigo Moon Theatre

Indigo Moon Theatre was created in 1999 by artist and puppeteer Anna Ingleby to showcase the magical world of shadow and puppet theatre. They have done hundreds of performances to thousands of audience members. They have worked with TV & Film productions including Peaky Blinders and Kenneth Branagh’s A Haunting in Venice. The company have also worked as shadow theatre consultants for the pop band Take That.

About Bryony and Ione

Nottingham based artists Bryony McCombie Smith and Ione Vaughan are both designers and makers of puppets. They have a particular interest in shadow puppetry. Bryony recently spent three months training with the Curious School of Puppetry in London, where she specialised in shadow work. Ione is a freelance producer and artist, who makes her own shows as well as supporting others to create and tour their work.

About Open Doors

Open Doors is a programme of arts activity that is part of the heritage and culture offer in Newark and Sherwood. In 2023, they were awarded funding from Arts Council England to become a National Portfolio Organisation. Their three-year programme increases creative opportunities for young people and underserved groups, and helps them support the needs and interests of communities.