From Lyric to Lyric: MUTTNIK is going where no dog has gone before!
3….2…1…BLAST OFF! Muttnik is a stray: scavenging on the streets of Moscow until one day she is captured and finds herself at the Russian Space Centre to become the first ever ‘astro-dog’, going ‘where no dog has gone before’! This physical theatre show for children and childish adults blasts off from Bridport’s Lyric Theatre on Monday February 13th and tells the stunning, true story of the 1957 Sputnik 2 rocket-dog, Laika! A perfect half term treat for all ages (Grannies, Grandads, Mums and Dads as well as little ones right down to 2 years old).
Having zoomed through sell out UK tours in 2006-2008 and ‘5 star’ performances at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Muttnik is blasting off again but with a new solo performer: Bridport-born Tessa Bide. This is Tessa’s first solo professional show and it is coming to The Lyric (Bridport) straight after opening at the Lyric Hammersmith (London) 2 days previously! The show is then zooming around the UK for its Spring/Summer tour.
We need you to help Muttnik as she learns to fly a rocket and dance in zero gravity. Will she skate on the rings of Saturn, what will be her first message home and what will it be like to dig holes on the moon?
Told with dance, music and puppetry but without dialogue, this enchanting tale feeds the imagination and is suitable for children over three. Created by award-winning performer and early years performance expert Niki McCretton (Resident Artist at Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts and co-owner of The Lyric Theatre).
The show is approximately 1 hour long and the doors open roughly 20 minutes before the start of the show. Pre-booking tickets is strongly recommended.
“It’s just a beautifully thought-through, very funny and resourceful piece of physical theatre that works for children and adults alike.” Mary Brennan (The Herald)
“I came to see the show with my 6 year old grandson. We both loved the show (I’m 60!) and loved talking afterwards about the space race” Harry Mottram (The Bristol Evening Post)
- “MUTTNIK: First Dog In Space” at The Lyric Theatre
- Devised by Niki McCretton, performed by Tessa Bide
- Monday 13th February 11:00am and 2:00pm
You can see more info, photos galore and extra dates and venues at www.nikimccretton.com. Alternatively, go to The Lyric’s sites: www.the-lyric.com, www.facebook.com/thelyrictheatre and #bridportlyric on twitter.
Tickets are £6 (child) and £9 (adult) from The Lyric. Book online at www.the-lyric,com, call 01308 423951, e-mail tickets@the-lyric.com or pop in to The Lyric Theatre, 9 Barrack Street, Bridport DT6 3LX. We’re open Tues – Fri 10-5pm and Wed 12-5pm.