Badger and Tinker

Tonight we focussed on the second half of the story, the story of the relationship that blossoms between Badger and Tinker.  Unlike the priest and his novices, who were afraid of the devilry that they saw in the magical tea kettle, the tinker, with his accepting, open and welcoming approach to new experiences, is able to befriend Badger, and finds out wonderful things, and embraces the opportunities that the badger kettle is able to offer.

 The narrator weaves in and out of the story, sometimes partaking, sometimes describing, and sometimes, with the audience, observing the action unfold.

 Zany makes contact with the sculpts, entering the story through reflection and mirroring, sometimes taking on roles herself, as she brings the sculpts to life by enacting the story on behalf of the characters.


 



As the relationship between Tinker and Badger develops, using the language of the body, instead of words, they show the true feeling of comeraderie and trust that comes about when people are willing to trust instead of fear, listen instead of dictate, and enquire, instead of assume.

Zany, the narrator, tells the story, and yet is still naive, being fascinated to watch the story unfold, taking joy from the observations of a scene that she has observed many times.




Altogether, a much more flowing and enjoyable rehearsal that the one we had on Monday, and a fresh reassurance that we will have a great performance on the 24th for the people who come to the quiz and will be entertained by our group.

 Zany takes some time out to share a joke.  Or was she falling off her chair?  Maybe both!

Teaching Merv to use the digital camera.