The Paper Cinema’s Odyssey

Following a sensational sell-out run at Battersea Arts Centre earlier this year, The Paper Cinema's Odyssey returns before journeying to Edinburgh...

Raging storms and supernatural forces prevail over one man’s almighty quest to get home. Immerse yourself in a journey through the high seas, soak up the adventure and encounter danger and exhilaration.

Homer’s cornerstone of literature is vividly told with beautiful illustration and masterful puppetry. Cinematic projection and cunning tricks transform a suitcase full of cut-out paper puppets into an array of living characters and striking landscapes. A silent film is created before your eyes, set to a captivating live score from exceptional musicians.

"ingenious...as sweet as it is uplifting" The Stage

"a play that redefines theatre, cinema and puppetry...if you do one thing this month, go see this!" Everything Theatre

“immense skill…ingeniously effective” The Times

"a delicately executed piece, which is bound to delight" The Telegraph

“an epic, imaginative voyage” Time Out