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Pif-Paf`s new show HONEY is continuing its successful tour in our own mobile theatre, with new national dates being added below, and download a pdf of info here...
DOWNLOAD an introduction to HONEY HERE
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"The Truth Don't Lie" a site specific commission was performed at Oxford Univeristy Museum of Natural History on the 27th of June, a rip-roaring who-dunnit looking at how the truth isn't always what it seems, giant sea cows aren't always honest and why you might want to eat a cockroach (for science). It's a 45 minute show for up to 70 people that we hope to adapt to other Natural History venues, please get in touch to discuss possibilities.
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"DIRT AND DREAMS", a major site specific performance commission for the city of Salford is for two evenings only, September 26th, 27th in Clifton Country Park, Salford, a must see event in a major heritage site. For 80 years Wet Earth Colliery has lain dormant, for two nights only the work, lives and legends of 180 years of Dirt and Dreams come tumbling back up its shafts and tunnels. Come on a night-time walk along woodland paths guided by sound, fire, giant-sculpture and performance amongst the sleeping giants of the industrial revolution. Small groups will set off between 7 and 830 on a walk that takes approximately half an hour and culminates in a marquee with refreshments for sale and information. Suitable for all ages(as long as you are wrapped up against the great outdoors). Tickets are free, but book ahead to avoid disappointment or a long queue.
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HANUMAN THE MONKEY KING, a giant marionette, roaming amongst the Dasheera Diwali Mela in Platt Fields on Saturday the 11th of October. Commissioned by the Indian Association of Greater Manchester to lead the Monkey Army. Hanuman's face will be developed with Ordsall Community Arts. Hanuman will be developed further in 2009 for carnivals and festivals.
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Development has started of: "THE BARK of THE BEAGLE" "...something strange happened at sea...", an outdoor show for 2009, exploring the 20 months of the HMS Beagle's voyage that Darwin spent in a cabin with a man he didn't like being sea-sick, and the thoughts that came to him as natural selection and its implications unfolded in his fevered mind.

The title of the show refers to the noise and commotion that the five year voyage of the young Darwin created and which refuses to die down!

Tour Dates for HONEY so far for 2008 and beyond....

March 28, 31 participatory activities at Ordsall Community Arts
www.ocarts.co.uk

April 25 : Preview at the Old Chimney at Islington Mill

May 3,4,5 Northwest Fine Food festival Oldham
www.nwfinefood.co.uk

May 17,18 Derby Food and Drink Festival
www.derbyshirefoodfestival.co.uk

May 24 ESSEXStreetdiversions, Chelmsford


May 25,26 Liverpool Streets Ahead
www.streetsahead.org

June 21 Manchester Museum, BUG DAY

July 5 Darnall Carnival, Sheffield

July 12 Eureka, Halifax

July 13 Mouth of The Tyne Festival, Tynemouth,
www.northtyneside.gov.uk/mouthofthetyne/index.htm

July 22,23,24 St Helier, Jersey

July 26,27 Capel Manor, Enfield,Fuscia and Family Fun Day
www.capel.ac.uk/Gardens/family_fun_show.html

July 31st - August 5th Stockton International Riverside Festival
Aug 17,18 : Huddersfield Food Festival (The Bee Walks show)
www.huddersfield-htcpl.co.uk

August 25 Shambala Festival

Aug 30, 31: Kendal MintFest
www.mintfest.org

January 16 2009 : Future Ethics, seminars with Manchester University
www.manchester.ac.uk/futureethics

June 2009 2 : X-Trax 2009 Launch of fully Developed HONEY
www.xtrax.org

The Company:

Pif-Paf was formed in 2004 and is led by Pete Gunson working with a team of multi-talented collaborating artists from recent graduates to mid-career practitioners.

We undertake a broad range of work, both site-specific and touring, with and without participatory elements. We work nationally and beyond and are constantly looking develop our partnerships and working practices.