WIRRAL – Kelda Discovers the Wirral

WIRRAL – Kelda Discovers the Wirral
Artists: Thingumajig Theatre
Locations: Various Wirral locations  (see schedule below)

‘Kelda’ (an old Norse name meaning “spring” or “fountain”) is a giant puppet of Viking lineage. She is an inquisitive child who embodies the spirit of discovery and wonder.

Through 3 puppeteer/performers she is able to interact with both her surroundings and her audience. Each Wirral venue has its own performance specific to its attractions, though the general story is that ‘Kelda’  is a Viking girl who once lived in the Wirral.

She has travelled into the present  and with the aid of her very keen (but slightly geeky) archaelogist guides, is curious to meet and  communicate with the current residents and learn about the treasures of the Wirral of today, from space travel to art galleries to growing vegetables..!  Her  guides know all about her Viking heritage and are able to help children  communicate with her.

Kelda’s Wirral Schedule (Please contact venues for visiting times):

Visit Wirral

19, 23 – 27  February.
MERSEY TRAVEL SPACEPORT,
Victoria Place, Wirral, CH44 6QY
www.spaceport.org.uk
0151 330 1333

Fri 4 – Sun 6 March.
NESS GARDENS,
Neston Road, Ness, Neston, CH64 4AY
Help Kelda solve the Bee puzzle, find the hidden surprise and discover interesting facts about Ness Gardens.
Full details of Kelda’s visit to Ness Gardens here
www.nessgardens.org.uk
0151 353 0123

Sat 12 – Sun 13 March.
BRIMSTAGE HALL CRAFT CENTRE,
Brimstage Hall, Brimstage, Wirral CH63 6JA
Kelda will be performing in the courtyard at 11-11.40, 13-13.40 and 14.30-15.10 on both days.
Join Kelda and Characters form Alice in Wonderland for a trail of activities and discovery around one of the oldest buildings of the Wirral full details here
www.brimstagehall.com
0151 348 4141

Fri 18 – Sat 19 March.
FLORAL PAVILION,
Marine Promenade, Wallasey, CH45 2JA
Join Kelda in an exciting trail to discover the technical and historical facts about the Floral Pavilion and local area. Celebrate MDI’ s Family Dance Day with a Viking circle dance.
www.floralpavilion.com
0151 666 0000

Fri 25 – Sun 27 March.
BIRKENHEAD PARK,
Birkenhead Park Visitor Centre, Park Drive, Birkenhead,CH41 4HY
Join Kelda on  a guided trail to discover the fascinating facts about  the historical and beautiful features of Birkenhead Park.
www.wirral.gov.uk
0151 652 5197

Sat 2 – Sun 3 April.
CHURCH FARM,
Church Lane, Thurstaston, Wirral, CH61 0HW
Join Kelda on  a guided trail of Church Farm and discover unusual facts and the habitats of  the many animals and plants that live there.
www.churchfarm.org.uk
0151 648 7838

Sat 9 – Sun 10 April.
LADY LEVER,
Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight Village Port Sunlight, CH62 5EQ
Join Kelda on a discovery of exquisite artwork and the fascinating history behind  the creation of the Gallery
Kelda will be performing at 11.30-12.10, 13.30-14.10 and 15.00 – 15.40 on both days
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
0151 478 4136

Click on map to see larger Wirral map

The Trail Themes

TRANSPORT – Stephenson’s Destinator

SOCIAL JUSTICE & RADICALS – Mary Bamber – A Revolutionary Woman

LIVERPOOL GREATS – 22 Portraits

OPEN SPACES & ARCHITECTURE – Mythophones

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY – Heaven & Earth

TRADE & COMMERCE – Sugar & Chain

MUSIC – Echoes & Whispers

SPORT – The Runner

MARITIME – Fish & Ships

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT – Sounding Out Liverpool

HEALTH – X-Ray Ted Golf Bug

ST HELENS – Where Stars Are Made

WIRRAL – Kelda Discovers the Wirral