The Paper Cinema

Ghost Stories by The Paper Cinema

Now booking - Spring 2025 onwards

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The Paper Cinema create extraordinary, magical worlds by sleight of hand, pen and ink and a treasure trove of acoustic and electronic sounds.

Their reputation has spread from the Edinburgh fringe to Shanghai, with tours across South America and Asia. With Battersea Arts Centre they created full-scale, critically acclaimed productions of The Odyssey and Macbeth.

Currently touring Rock Charmer, Night Flyer and Short Tales from Other Worlds. Other works and new commissions available on request.

Set against the backdrop of Dorset's rugged coastline and the dramatic cliffs of Purbeck, The Rock Charmer delves into the enchanting legends inspired by the area's rich geological history. As the story unfolds, audiences are transported to a world where the stones and rocks of the landscape hold secrets, brought to life through The Paper Cinema’s unique blend of hand-drawn animation and live performance.

This programme also features a revival of the classic Paper Cinema show, The Night Flyer. In this original creation, our hero crosses abstract landscapes on a bike in pursuit of a mysterious train and a lost girl.

Performed by two puppeteers and a multi-instrumentalist, The Paper Cinema invite you to step into a mesmerising realm where storytelling and visual artistry intertwine.

60 minute show for adults or family audiences.
(from 8 years upwards - who don’t mind being a tiny bit scared!)
Flexible options for running times and sets


PRESS

"immense skill...ingeniously effective" - The Times ****

"The pleasure here is not just that the animations are both sinister and enchanting, or that the wonderful music gives the whole thing the feel of a quirky silent movie, but also that you can see how the show is being made right before your eyes." - The Guardian

Next performances

30 March 2025
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06 April 2025
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15 April 2025
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"Any production by this small British company is bound to be something special." - The Times

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