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Kindertransport Story Lives On Through Puppets
20 Oct
Summary
- Puppet show uses table-top puppetry and shadow play.
- The show recounts a Jewish girl's escape on a Kindertransport.
- It highlights how small acts of kindness can change lives.
A captivating puppet show titled "Kinder" is coming to Woodstock's Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum, bringing to light the courageous story of a Czech-Jewish girl's escape via Kindertransport in the 1930s. This performance utilizes table-top puppetry and cinematic shadow play to narrate Babi's journey across Europe.
The show explores themes of identity and resilience as Babi navigates her circumstances. It emphasizes the profound impact of even the smallest acts of kindness, demonstrating how they can alter the course of an individual's life.
The Kindertransport mission facilitated the escape of approximately 10,000 children to safety before the outbreak of World War Two, helping them flee Nazi persecution. Nicholas Winton, a British humanitarian, is recognized for organizing the rescue of 669 children from Czechoslovakia.
"Kinder" is suitable for ages nine to 18 and runs for up to one hour. The production has received support from the National Lottery through Arts Council England and the Enterprise Arts Trust, ensuring its accessibility.
