The Sagas of Noggin the Nog
EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE 2014
VENUE 3 – BOSCO TENT, ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE – 12.50PM – DAILY
“In the lands of the North where the black rocks stand guard against the cold sea, in the dark night that is very long, the Men of the Northlands sit by their great log fires and they tell a tale . . . “ and the tale they tell is of Noggin, King of the Nogs
This year at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, a group of terribly charming Viking storytellers recreate the wonderful world of Noggin the Nog in this new piece of theatre for children, families and fans. With silly vikings, puppets, live music and original film. The production plays every day at the Bosco Tent, Assembly George Square at 12.50pm.
The show is directed by John Wright (co-founder of Told By An Idiot) and stars Clive Holland, Nicholas Collett, Max Mackintosh and Anthony Gleave.
Noggin goes on a journey of adventure and discovery, accompanied by the brave and mighty ThorNogson and the great green bird Graculus, to battle against the fearsome Ice Dragon and the dastardly deeds of Noggin’s wicked uncle, Nogbad the Bad!
THE SAGAS OF NOGGIN THE NOG is based on the TV films of Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin. Peter in turn based the drawings of Noggin and the other characters on the Lewis chess pieces, which were rooted from a sand dune in Uig Bay in 1831 by a superstitious soul who ran away thinking they were elves. Peter decided that were Nogs.
Sadly, Oliver Postgate is no longer with us but for over forty years Postgate and Firmin have been synonymous with the best in children’s television including Bagpuss and The Clangers. Their classic films are still loved by viewers of all ages and it is immensely rewarding to see the responses of audiences to the work all these years later.
With simple techniques and delightful storytelling, this is a piece of theatre to sit and enjoy together with your children and grandchildren.
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