Creating theatrical things that surprise and defy expectation by taking a life of their own.
Proudly presenting unique productions of visually stunning and heartfelt theatre.
Intricate puppetry crossing generations to create truly memorable experiences.
Powerful stories resonating through physical objects and live music.
Half a String’s first production A Heart at Sea was launched in April 2016 in a secret garden, in the pilgrim’s city of Canterbury. Since then it has grown into a performance that is touring nationally 2017-2018, was nominated for Les Enfant Terribles' LET AWARD, sold-out a run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2017, and won the Drayton Arms Eddies Award. Half a String is also a Marlowe supported company and is creating new work in its home town of Canterbury.
Proudly presenting unique productions of visually stunning and heartfelt theatre.
Intricate puppetry crossing generations to create truly memorable experiences.
Powerful stories resonating through physical objects and live music.
Half a String’s first production A Heart at Sea was launched in April 2016 in a secret garden, in the pilgrim’s city of Canterbury. Since then it has grown into a performance that is touring nationally 2017-2018, was nominated for Les Enfant Terribles' LET AWARD, sold-out a run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2017, and won the Drayton Arms Eddies Award. Half a String is also a Marlowe supported company and is creating new work in its home town of Canterbury.
Core Creative Team
Artist Director
- Director, Visual Artist, Performer & Puppeteer-
- Director, Visual Artist, Performer & Puppeteer-
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Peter is a visual artist who specializes in intricate puppet design and physical performance. He trained at the University of Kent in a Masters in contemporary performance and has since worked with a number of companies including Stuff and Nonsense, Sparkle and Dark, Theatre Témoin, Wide-Eyed, and The Big Reveal whilst also training with the National Theatre’s War Horse. Peter is also Joint Founder of Knuckle and Joint Theatre Company who create fun, dynamic puppetry performances ranging from large outdoor shows to intimate cabarets. www.peter-morton.co.uk |
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Associate Artist
- Performer, Collaborator, Musician and Writer -
- Performer, Collaborator, Musician and Writer -
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Kent based singer-songwriter Avi Simmons has been captivating audiences for over 6 years, performing beautifully crafted original songs, combining acoustic guitar with delicate but powerful vocals. Her performances create a uniquely intimate, emotionally charged and joyful atmosphere like no other. ‘Avi Simmons is something special, not to be missed!’ Gulbenkian 2015. Avi’s recent appearances include the Edinburgh Fringe, the Wise Words Festival, and 'Beautiful Town Presents'. Her debut EP ‘You Said Live' was launched at the Gulbenkian Theatre in 2016, and captures the spirit of her stunning performances. Her songwriting for 'A Heart At Sea' tells the epic tale with intricacy and drama. www.avismusic.com |
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Contact us here:
Peter@halfastring.co.uk For all enquires about the show A Heart at Sea please email: touring@halfastring.co.uk Twitter: @HalfaString Facebook: www.facebook.com/HalfaString/ |
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