Suitcase Stories – The Seven Ravens

Suitcase Stories – The Seven Ravens

A tiny world adventure, all set in a suitcase…

by Freda O’Byrne, presented by Tragic Carpet

A Raven visits a young girl.

Why are the birds gathering?

And what is the secret that Ada learns about her past?

Inspired by the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, this is the story of Ada, who is visited by a Raven and thrust into a dream world of quests, feathers and a Glass Mountain. The audience is taken on a tiny world adventure over a needle-felted landscape as Ada unlocks the secret the Raven is trying to tell her.

The Seven Ravens uses storytelling, object theatre, puppetry, and poetry. Everything is presented within a handcrafted mini world made from recycled art materials, felted merino wool, and other found objects.

The story is followed by an opportunity for the audience to look at the puppets, to handle some of them and to ask any questions they may have. For 6+ and adults (also younger children in family groups).

Co-written and directed by Freda O’Byrne and Rebecca Kilbey. Puppetry direction by Stacey Mitchell.

About Freda O’Byrne

Freda O’Byrne is a physical theatre director, storyteller, performer and puppeteer with a first-class honours degree in performing arts. She uses an eclectic mix of genres to explore the stories of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. Over the past few years, Freda has been creating tiny world performances and setting them in a suitcase, reaching out and engaging imaginations through storytelling and puppetry.