Director Jay Douglass speaks about the book that inspired the play and the differences between a script and a book.
West End actors Romina Hytten and Lillian Tsang, from the Westend Production of "Life of Pi", share their expertise, responding to the questions from the puppeteering cast. Hytten, an Olivier Award winner for best supporting actor in the role of Richard Parker the tiger, also played the original roles of Mani, and the tiger in the debut of Running Wild. Here you can watch her offers tips on how to effectively bring animals to life on stage through puppetry. #RunningWild #LifeOfPi #WestEnd #Puppetry #TheatreTips #AnimalCharacters
The video showcases students first experiments with paper puppets using Gyre and Gimble's puppetry techniques, paying attention to weight, focus, and breath, resulting in realistic movements and emotional depth.
Learn more about the cast of Running Wild and their journey throughout this production.
Get to know the incredible puppeteers that bring the orangutans to life to help make this production so special.