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Myths of the Vikings

Rod Puppets and Shadow Theatre brings Viking stories to life at Macrobert Arts Centre on April 16th!

Myths of the Vikings

About Myths of the Vikings

16th April 2025
1pm
Macrobert Arts Centre
University of Stirling , Stirling FK9 4LA
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Meet Odin, King of the Gods, Thor with his Magic Hammer and, Loki the Trickster.

Viking stories are intriguing for children who love a good story from long ago, when Giants ruled the earth and myth and legends were being made….

Rod Puppets and Shadow Theatre bring these wonderful stories to life.
The puppet-maker carves beautiful wooden puppets, all the time living the stories of the past through his skilful carving and imaginative storytelling.

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