Seeing Stars
Neither wealth, nor power - only knowledge endures!
One of Rust & Stardust's Touring Shows, Seeing Stars is the first part of our Magic of Science Trilogy.
Designed for indoor performance and mid-to-large audiences, the play is a musical drama lasting 40 minutes featuring projections, table and shadow puppetry and two professional actor-puppeteers from Rust & Stardust.
A funny and light-hearted look at one of science's forgotten figures, told with table top and shadow puppetry and projection art.
Script: Anthony Hope
Puppets: Katie Sommers
Costumes: Eleanor Conlon
Set and Props: Eleanor Conlon & Katie Sommers
In 1577, before the invention of the telescope, most people still believe that the sun goes round the earth.
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Not so for Tycho Brahe, the eccentric astrologer and alchemist with a prosthetic nose for every occasion, who bears witness to the appearance of a new and brilliant star in the night sky.
In his observatory in the Castle of Uraniborg, Tycho invents amazing cosmological theories with his friend Jeppe, a clairvoyant dwarf, and Erik, his drunken pet moose.
Join Tycho, Jeppe and Erik for a whistlestop tour through Renaissance astrology - that is, of course, provided Erik can stop crashing into the astrological instruments...
Workshops
Our workshops are a fun and creative way to explore the magic of shadow puppetry, table top puppetry, storytelling, music, craft activities, and more.
After consultation with you, Rust & Stardust's highly experienced facilitators guide classes or groups through a bespoke range of activities supporting curriculum goals which encourage them to be imaginative and expressive while acquiring new knowledge and skills.
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All of our workshops also promote sustainability in the use of recycled materials, and can be tailored to your specific needs.