PUPPET State Theatre Company's adaptation of Jean Giono's classic environmental fable, 'The Man who Planted Trees', comes to the Queen's Hall, Narberth, next week. A French shepherd sets out with his dog to transform a bleak landscape in this uniquely memorable blend of comedy, puppetry and storytelling performed by Richard Medrington (AA Milne's Winnie The Pooh) and Rick Conte (Catherine Wheels' Martha, Snow Baby), designed and directed by Ailie Cohen (Jazz Mouse, Rumplestiltskin, A Sheep Called Skye). With what can arguably be called a cult following, this is as much a show for 'unaccompanied' adults as it is for children and family groups. Puppet State's most successful production ever has been touring non-stop to theatres, festivals, schools and tents in fields across the UK since a sell-out run at the 2006 Edinburgh Fringe. "We've now done over 350 performances to around 44,000 people," said Richard Medrington. "The audience response to the show has been amazing. We seem to have struck a chord, whether that's about current environmental concerns or meeting people's need to hear a story that fills them with hope." The Edinburgh-based company - winner of the Eco Trust's Eco Prize 2007 for Creativity - has national and international tour dates booked well into 2009. Suitable for adults and children from the age of seven, the multi-sensory nature of the show (with forest scents and effects of wind and rain) makes it ideal for people with a range of special needs. Also greatly enjoyed by older people and multi- generation family groups, it can be seen at the Queen's Hall on Thursday, May 29, with two shows, one at 3 pm and the other at 6 pm. Box Office: 01834 869323 Email: info@span- arts.org.uk website http://www.span-arts.org.uk">www.span-arts.org.uk
