Inspired by the oral tradition of storytelling, Penny Plain follows the tale of an octogenarian girl who is blind. Though she never leaves her lodgings, many people stay there and Penny quickly learns about the imminent apocalypse through travellers’ stories that use her lodge house.
Ronnie Burkett Theatre of Marionettes is one of Canada’s most prestigious puppet theatre companies. Found in 1986, the theatre has established a reputation for their elaboration and provocative puppetry that has entertained adults for years.