5/10/2006: Royal de Luxe puppets in London - Page 2

jaguar · 05-13-2006, 11:26 AM

despite living about 20 minutes away I missed this and feel very silly.

xoxoxoBruce · 05-13-2006, 12:13 PM

When did you hear about it, Jag? Someone said their was no advanced publicity until just before it happened.

skysidhe · 05-13-2006, 12:42 PM

I think that would be the coolest thing to see. * sigh *

[edit to add smilie, to know I am being dreamy not sardonic]

jaguar · 05-14-2006, 01:15 PM

Couple of days before from a friend, no idea how he knew but there are remarkably effective rumour networks in this city, there's no way something that big would have stayed quiet.

Cyclefrance · 05-15-2006, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaguar

Couple of days before from a friend, no idea how he knew but there are remarkably effective rumour networks in this city, there's no way something that big would have stayed quiet.

Hi Jaguar - the event wasn't well publicised before the week it was to happen - all a bit subliminal and uninspiring as the London promoters, a company called Artichoke, wanted to maintain the surprise element - nice Catch 22 there!

First day photos bore out that they achieved their objective as only a handful of people discovered the rocket and even the arrival of the elephant on the first day proper drew only moderate crowds.

Luckily the national papers ran with it full time thereafter and also word-of-mouth ensured the attendance enjoyed exponential growth! Last day (Sunday) was jam-packed!

If you missed it and still want to see it, then you might do as I am thinking - catch it in Calais at the end of September. I'm contemplating taking a wine-buying trip to Calais one day that weekend to take in lunch at Chateau Cocove plus a bit of elephant as dessert! Perhaps we could meet up if you decide to do the same...

Cyclefrance · 05-18-2006, 03:53 AM

For any Brits interested:

BBC4 tonight (Thursday 18 May) at 7.10 pm

Programme covering the London event.

Cyclefrance · 05-20-2006, 10:05 AM

Over 5,000 photos of the London event here

Guest · 05-26-2006, 01:49 PM

Wow.... Those puppets are awesome... I'm blown away by the detail and craftsmanship that went into that...

mitheral · 05-26-2006, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Guest

Wow.... Those puppets are awesome... I'm blown away by the detail and craftsmanship that went into that...

Oh, Guest is your handle. For a second there I thought The Cellar was letting the great unwashed post without even signing up.

Welcome!

xoxoxoBruce · 05-27-2006, 11:49 AM

To post, ya gotta sign up (quick and easy, with no spam aftertaste), but ya don't gotta wash.

Carigana · 06-17-2006, 08:51 PM

Video of part of the script, mostly just showing the girl and a wee bit of the elephant: http://www.devilducky.com/media/46655/

eastepp · 01-28-2008, 02:30 PM

Looks like their at it again:

http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2008...of-nantes.html

xoxoxoBruce · 06-13-2009, 04:46 PM

And yet again...
http://www.socyberty.com/Folklore/A-...-Nantes.763695

05-13-2006, 11:26 AM	#16
jaguar whig Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 5,075	despite living about 20 minutes away I missed this and feel very silly. __________________ Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life. - Twain

05-13-2006, 12:13 PM	#17
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	When did you hear about it, Jag? Someone said their was no advanced publicity until just before it happened. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

05-14-2006, 01:15 PM	#19
jaguar whig Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 5,075	Couple of days before from a friend, no idea how he knew but there are remarkably effective rumour networks in this city, there's no way something that big would have stayed quiet. __________________ Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life. - Twain

05-18-2006, 03:53 AM	#21
Cyclefrance Pump my ride! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Deep countryside of Surrey , England Posts: 1,890	For any Brits interested: BBC4 tonight (Thursday 18 May) at 7.10 pm Programme covering the London event. __________________ Always sufficient hills - never sufficient gears

05-20-2006, 10:05 AM	#22
Cyclefrance Pump my ride! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Deep countryside of Surrey , England Posts: 1,890	Over 5,000 photos of the London event here __________________ Always sufficient hills - never sufficient gears

05-13-2006, 12:42 PM	#18
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	I think that would be the coolest thing to see. * sigh * [edit to add smilie, to know I am being dreamy not sardonic]

05-26-2006, 01:49 PM	#23
Guest Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In the Guest Room Posts: 11	Wow.... Those puppets are awesome... I'm blown away by the detail and craftsmanship that went into that...

05-27-2006, 11:49 AM	#25
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	To post, ya gotta sign up (quick and easy, with no spam aftertaste), but ya don't gotta wash. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

06-17-2006, 08:51 PM	#26
Carigana Neophyte-in-training Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3	Video of part of the script, mostly just showing the girl and a wee bit of the elephant: http://www.devilducky.com/media/46655/ __________________ "Civilization exists by geological consent, subject to change without notice." -- Will Durant, philosopher & historian

01-28-2008, 02:30 PM	#27
eastepp Neophyte-in-training Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3	Looks like their at it again: http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2008...of-nantes.html

06-13-2009, 04:46 PM	#28
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	And yet again... http://www.socyberty.com/Folklore/A-...-Nantes.763695 __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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