About A Bird in the Hand Theatre
A Bird in the Hand Theatre is a puppet and mask theatre company based in West Yorkshire, combining the skills of artist Alison Duddle and puppeteer Mark Whitaker. Other shows include Special Delivery, a delightful wordless show about a kind-hearted bike-riding postman.
Alison is a freelance puppet and mask maker and director. She designed and directed numerous shows for families including Red Riding Hood, Storm in a Teacup and Little Leap Forward during her time as joint Artistic Director of Horse + Bamboo Theatre. Alison has worked most recently with Handmade Parade, CBBC, the Dukes and 20 Stories High. Mark Whitaker has been a puppeteer since 1989. He has worked with companies including Norwich Puppet Theatre, Little Angel and Thingumajig Theatre. He has also spent time in a galaxy far, far away as a Creatures Operator in the latest Star Wars films.
The Bewonderment Machine is made in collaboration with Visual Artist and Found object whisperer Weston Hammond, engineer and kinetic sculptor Ian Broscomb and bicycle-powered performer Frances Merriman.