An Introduction

Jack Pratchard is the tale of a man who dies and discovers just what is on the other side of life.

It is a strange and charming new story, told with paper theatre, a record player and a soundtrack of the Schubert Octet, conceived and created by Jonathan Storey and directed by Seonaid Goody.

With his marvelous theatrical machine Jonathan Storey reveals an ever changing series of beautifully coloured scenes and characters, creating a world like an animated painting.

Reviews / Quotes

"Using his finely crafted wooden easel and ornate toy theatre, Jonathan Storey transports us to the City of the Dead, where the recently deceased Jack Pratchard embarks on an epic spectral journey to save the day...Jack Pratchard is a brilliant feat of storytelling witha timeless fell and an imaginative use of theatrical medium"
Diana Damian, London Theatre Blog, March 15th 2010
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"Jack Pratchard is the most wonderful cross between an incredibly beautiful piece of artwork, a dark and charming fairytale and a feat of miniature engineering. I was spell bound by the performance and transported not only to Jack Pratchard's world of the afterlife but also back to the story times of my childhood which were filled with joy and wonder. I wouldA recommend it to anyone"
Ellie Jones, Artistic Director, Southwark Playhouse

Audience Quotes:
"Lovely to see a piece of work with so much care, imagination and intelligence"

"I enjoyed your preview of Jack Pratchard immensely. The design of the puppets, sets and stage was wonderful. Your performance was beautifully executed. I have seen many 'toy theatre' performances over the years and yours has a polish that surpasses most of the shows I have seen"

"A beautifully made and finely executed piece"

"An amazing combination of invention, comedy, beauty, joy, and deep sadness"
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