The Bird Book

A miniature adventure across continents!

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This intimate scale, interactive theatre piece was One Moment In Time’s first production. It was co-designed and devised by Bronia Evers and Gerry Spiller.

The Bird Book combines tabletop puppetry, a pop-up book set, storytelling and live music bring to life the true migration story of the Osprey, one of Britain’s rarest birds. The development of this show and an accompanying workshop and resource pack was funded by the National Lottery’s Awards for All scheme.


Key themes in The Bird Book:

  • Geography:  Climates; Weather around the world; Atlas work; Maps  

  • Science: Animals and Habitats; Food Chains;  Ecology and environmental issues, protecting natural habitats 

  • Art, Design and Technology – Puppet making; Textiles; Pop-up book construction 

  • Literacy – Scripts and play writing; Imaginative writing

 

Testimonials:

“An inspiring and brilliantly thought through bit of theatre. This sort of production should be celebrated and encouraged as a means of engaging children with environmental matters.” 

-Tim Webb,  RSPB

“The Bird Book performance was calm, enlightening and charming. The story was clear, and the pace was excellent. We enjoyed seeing the puppets and sets come to life, and the children in the audience sat so still! Good quality puppets and storytelling – thankyou!”

- Year 2 teacher, Belmont Infant school,
Haringey, London

“The children were spellbound by the presentation.  Gerry and Bronia were inspirational in their storytelling, use of live music and amazing puppetry and prop design. I highly recommend it”

- Head of Music & Performing Arts, Children & Young People's Service, Haringey Council

“ Every part was well thought out – captivating, magical, special. The workshop afterwards was excellent.”

- Evelina Children’s Hospital School,
Westminster, London