The Elves and the Shoemaker, by Theatre of Widdershins

The Elves and the Shoemaker

by Theatre of Widdershins

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	1.	Schumacker & Sons 06:28
	2.	Elvis' experiences 06:46
	3.	Shoes blues 06:08
	4.	Sea shanty soles 06:20
	5.	Slipper shindig 05:53
	6.	Footwear fandango 05:32
	7.	Boot-building Brownies 05:47
	8.	Bunyan's breakdown 04:42
	9.	Clothing carnival 04:48

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Shooooooooooooooes….! Ah, new shoes… Delightful on the feet. Soft, dancing shoes; swarthy pirate shoes; silver buckle and silken soles. No one makes shoes like an elf.

Inspired by the Ladybird book, this is the story of Elvis Schumacker, cobbler and craftsman, who has worked all his life creating the most beautiful footwear. But now he’s hit hard times… Everyone’s buying boring shoes from the evil businessman, Bunyan Soleless. Time is running out for Elvis. With one piece of leather left and Bunyan’s factory growing, can anyone help him?

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released March 21, 2012

narration by Andy Lawrence
music by Martin Thornton
artwork by Debbie Spencer

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Theatre of Widdershins UK

Theatre of Widdershins was formed in 1993 by ex-costume designer and maker (film, TV and theatre) Andy Lawrence after realising that he had made one ridiculous costume for Little & Large too many. In 1995, after forming a partnership with his wife, Penny (an environmentalist with a flair for all things administrative and a keen eye for stage direction) Widdershins really started to take shape. ... more