Photo Flash: Puppetry of THE MISSING LIGHT Enchants

'You're never too old for hopes and dreams... there's always time for plans and schemes.'

As part of its programme for families, The Old Vic is pleased to present The Missing Light, an enchanting puppetry show for ages 7+ about hopes, dreams and true friendship, created by Mark Arends for Make Mend and Do.

When Warple moves into a small fishing village by the seaside, he discovers his neighbour, Hilda, looking out towards the horizon each night, searching for a glimpse of her long-lost husband. When loneliness, curiosity and a far-off flickering light brings them together, the two elderly friends embark on a surprising journey to reconcile their pasts and find what might lie within their futures.

Using music, puppetry and film, the company work together to create enchanting animation live on stage.

The Missing Light is a daytime production and will play on the main stage.

View behind the scenes footage and photos below:

Photo Credit: Manuel Harlan

David Emmings (Puppeteer and Devisor) and Warple
David Emmings, Samantha Arends (Puppeteers and Devisors) and Warple and Hilda
Sam Clark (Puppeteer and Devisor) and Hilda
Sam Clark (Puppeteer and Devisor) and Hilda
Sam Clark (Puppeteer and Devisor) and Hilda
Sam Clark and Samantha Arends (Puppeteers and Devisors) and Hilda
The Missing Light at The Old Vic
The Missing Light at The Old Vic