‘Revive and Thrive’ (2026)

Devised, designed & made - Nancy Tait and Lara Rees

Puppeteers - Nancy Tait, Lara Rees and Euan McEvoy

Supporting actors - Zach Moore and Elliot Ditton

Sound - Amelia Tory

Lighting - Charlie Ward

‘Revive and Thrive’ is a 20 minute, three person puppetry show created by Lara and me. We wanted to explore different types of puppetry and prioritise sustainability, using repurposed and recyclable materials.

Set in a dingy 70’s/80’s sitting room, you meet the main character (a lethargic middle aged man) who, after watching a sparkly yet sinister advert, buys something that promises to make everything in his life ‘revive and thrive’. Throughout the show you meet other characters like his mum and manky cat, and witness the chaos that ensues when he gets a bit too excited using his new product.