THE CAST
Nigel Plaskitt
Monty, Snail, Charlie, and The Narrator
Internationally renowned puppet master Nigel brings years of experience working with Disney, The Muppets, Sesame Street, Pipkins, Spitting Image, Round the Bend, The PG Tips Monkey, Avenue Q, Gerry Anderson’s New Captain Scarlet, Ripley and Scuff, The Secret Life of Toys, Mopatop's Shop, Five Minutes More, Bunnytown and Dr. Who, among many others. He was Puppet director for Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Avenue Q and UK and International tours. His work has won BAFTAS, Emmy’s and The Bronze Medal at Montreux TV Festival.
Films include Labyrinth, Lost in Space, Little Shop of Horrors, The Muppet Christmas Carol, The Muppet Treasure Island, and The Muppets Most Wanted.
Internationally renowned puppet master Nigel brings years of experience working with Disney, The Muppets, Sesame Street, Pipkins, Spitting Image, Round the Bend, The PG Tips Monkey, Avenue Q, Gerry Anderson’s New Captain Scarlet, Ripley and Scuff, The Secret Life of Toys, Mopatop's Shop, Five Minutes More, Bunnytown and Dr. Who, among many others. He was Puppet director for Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Avenue Q and UK and International tours. His work has won BAFTAS, Emmy’s and The Bronze Medal at Montreux TV Festival.
Films include Labyrinth, Lost in Space, Little Shop of Horrors, The Muppet Christmas Carol, The Muppet Treasure Island, and The Muppets Most Wanted.
Heather Tobias
Eddie and Mrs. Rainey
Heather has an extensive career in theatre, film and TV. As a Puppeteer, she originated the characters Pig and Octavia in Pipkins, and appeared for The Jim Henson Company and Disney in The Muppet Treasure Island. As an actress, Heather has appeared in The Singing Detective, Holby City, Midsommer Murders, as well as Mike Leigh’s film High Hopes. Heather also played the voice of Melody Angel in Gerry Anderson’s New Captain Scarlet.
Heather is also a talented artist.
Heather has an extensive career in theatre, film and TV. As a Puppeteer, she originated the characters Pig and Octavia in Pipkins, and appeared for The Jim Henson Company and Disney in The Muppet Treasure Island. As an actress, Heather has appeared in The Singing Detective, Holby City, Midsommer Murders, as well as Mike Leigh’s film High Hopes. Heather also played the voice of Melody Angel in Gerry Anderson’s New Captain Scarlet.
Heather is also a talented artist.
Nix Wood
Lulu and Chloe
Nix has worked extensively in the theatre, notably The Little Angel Theatre in Islington and Cube Theatre, as well as producing and creating her own shows. She trained at The University of Birmingham and The Curious School of Puppetry.
Nix has worked extensively in the theatre, notably The Little Angel Theatre in Islington and Cube Theatre, as well as producing and creating her own shows. She trained at The University of Birmingham and The Curious School of Puppetry.
Ailsa Dalling
Puppeteer for Scraps
Ailsa trained at The Curious School of Puppetry.
Her theatre experience includes: Venus and Adonis (RSC), Ballads (Horse and Bamboo, UK Tour), The Elves and the Shoemaker (Silly Boys, UK Tour), Alice’s Adventures Underground, (Les Enfants Terribles, The Vaults), The Owl and The Pussycat (Kitchen Zoo, UK Tour).
Ailsa trained at The Curious School of Puppetry.
Her theatre experience includes: Venus and Adonis (RSC), Ballads (Horse and Bamboo, UK Tour), The Elves and the Shoemaker (Silly Boys, UK Tour), Alice’s Adventures Underground, (Les Enfants Terribles, The Vaults), The Owl and The Pussycat (Kitchen Zoo, UK Tour).
Hugh Purves
Puppeteer for Gabriella, Jack, and The Singing Petals
Film: Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, Huper Tenrecs, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Possum, Belle and Bamber. Television: The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, The Tiny Small Show, Welsh with Woe, Through the Fairy Door, Snoozle & Spring Slug, Monty & Co.
Theatre: All in a Row, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Reimagined, Clementine’s Fabulous Roadshow.
Film: Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, Huper Tenrecs, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Possum, Belle and Bamber. Television: The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, The Tiny Small Show, Welsh with Woe, Through the Fairy Door, Snoozle & Spring Slug, Monty & Co.
Theatre: All in a Row, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Reimagined, Clementine’s Fabulous Roadshow.
Andrew Linnie
Sam
Andrew is an accomplished musician having trained at The Royal Academy of Music. His credits include The Commitments, both in the West End and UK Tour, Rent, Oliver and Neverland.
Andrew is an accomplished musician having trained at The Royal Academy of Music. His credits include The Commitments, both in the West End and UK Tour, Rent, Oliver and Neverland.
Sally Lindsay
Clock
Sally has worked extensively in TV, Film and Theatre. Best known for her role of Shelley Unwin in Coronation Street, she has also appeared in Still Open All Hours, Scott & Bailey and The Royale Family. She also played the voice of Piella Bakewell in the Wallace and Gromit film A Matter of Loaf and Death.
Sally is a regular on Loose Women and as a producer/Actor she appears in The Madame Blanc Mysteries.
Sally has worked extensively in TV, Film and Theatre. Best known for her role of Shelley Unwin in Coronation Street, she has also appeared in Still Open All Hours, Scott & Bailey and The Royale Family. She also played the voice of Piella Bakewell in the Wallace and Gromit film A Matter of Loaf and Death.
Sally is a regular on Loose Women and as a producer/Actor she appears in The Madame Blanc Mysteries.
Julie Atherton
The Singing Petals
One of the most foremost West End stars of her generation, and a YouTube comedy sensation who has over ONE MILLION HITS. Her many leading stage credits include Avenue Q, Sister Act, Mamma Mia, Fame, Lift, and Therese Raquin. Her ‘Portrait of a Princess’ which co-starred Sheridan Smith and Russell Tovey went viral, so far reaching over 800,000 views on YouTube.
One of the most foremost West End stars of her generation, and a YouTube comedy sensation who has over ONE MILLION HITS. Her many leading stage credits include Avenue Q, Sister Act, Mamma Mia, Fame, Lift, and Therese Raquin. Her ‘Portrait of a Princess’ which co-starred Sheridan Smith and Russell Tovey went viral, so far reaching over 800,000 views on YouTube.
Susan Beattie
A Singing Petal
Susan was a puppeteer on many episodes of Mopatop’s Shop, and The Hoobs for The Jim Henson Company. She works with Nigel Plaskitt to bring the PG Tips Monkey to life. Her films include Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Riverbank The Movie, The Muppets Most Wanted, and Harry Hill The Movie.
Susan has recently completed work on the Netflix / Jim Henson Company series, The Dark Crystal.
Susan was a puppeteer on many episodes of Mopatop’s Shop, and The Hoobs for The Jim Henson Company. She works with Nigel Plaskitt to bring the PG Tips Monkey to life. Her films include Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Riverbank The Movie, The Muppets Most Wanted, and Harry Hill The Movie.
Susan has recently completed work on the Netflix / Jim Henson Company series, The Dark Crystal.
A Singing Petal
Film: The Rise of Skywalker, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars The Last Jedi, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Muppets Most Wanted, Tarzan 3D, Hitchhiker’s Guide to The Galaxy, The Seed of Chucky, Lost in Space, Buddy.
TV: The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, Yonderland, ABC Bear, Mr. Bloom’s Nursery, What’s Your News, The Zoo Factor, The Baas, Headcases, The Hoobs, Bits and Bobs, Abercromby, Step Inside, The Sooty Show, Monty & Co.
Film: The Rise of Skywalker, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars The Last Jedi, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Muppets Most Wanted, Tarzan 3D, Hitchhiker’s Guide to The Galaxy, The Seed of Chucky, Lost in Space, Buddy.
TV: The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, Yonderland, ABC Bear, Mr. Bloom’s Nursery, What’s Your News, The Zoo Factor, The Baas, Headcases, The Hoobs, Bits and Bobs, Abercromby, Step Inside, The Sooty Show, Monty & Co.
Olly Taylor
A Singing Petal
TV: The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, TeleTubbies, Get Well Soon, Pajanimals, Bear Behaving Badly, That Puppet Game Show, Zoo Factor, The Fluffy Club, Fur TV, Emu and The Roly Mo Show.
Film: Star Wars VII, Star Wars VIII, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Muppets Most Wanted, Frankenstein, The Witches’ Hammer.
TV: The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, TeleTubbies, Get Well Soon, Pajanimals, Bear Behaving Badly, That Puppet Game Show, Zoo Factor, The Fluffy Club, Fur TV, Emu and The Roly Mo Show.
Film: Star Wars VII, Star Wars VIII, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Muppets Most Wanted, Frankenstein, The Witches’ Hammer.
Ewan Goddard
Voice of Jack
Ewan has worked extensively in the theatre Audiobooks and animation.
Ewan has worked extensively in the theatre Audiobooks and animation.
Margot Caroni
Voice of Gabriella
Margot is a Brazilian actress who trained in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and studied Speech Therapy at Estacio de Sa University and Drama Studies and Acting at Faculdade da Cidade. In addition to mother tongue Portuguese, Margot is fluent in English and has conversational Spanish.
Her voice-over work has covered a wide range of applications in radio, television, animation, dubbing, documentary, education, corporate and commercials. Animation work has included Paz, The Little Penguin for Discovery Kids, Gina and Mo Mercedes Benz Promo and Far Side of The World feature film. She has featured in documentaries for Brazilian Street Children (BBC1), Travel Guide to Rio de Janeiro (BBC2) and a documentary video for the Brazilian Immigration Service.
Radio programmes include a series of Radio News programmes (Meridiano Zero) for C.O.I., a series for the Women’s Hour program (BBC Radio 4) and a Radio Soap Opera for Radio Estacio de Sa, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
She has recorded for corporate clients such as Johnson & Johnson, Swiss Bank, Embratel (Brazilian Telecommunications), BHP Petroleum Ltd, HLSP (Health and Life Sciences Partnership), Countrywise Communication, Shell and Pfizer.
Margot is a Brazilian actress who trained in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and studied Speech Therapy at Estacio de Sa University and Drama Studies and Acting at Faculdade da Cidade. In addition to mother tongue Portuguese, Margot is fluent in English and has conversational Spanish.
Her voice-over work has covered a wide range of applications in radio, television, animation, dubbing, documentary, education, corporate and commercials. Animation work has included Paz, The Little Penguin for Discovery Kids, Gina and Mo Mercedes Benz Promo and Far Side of The World feature film. She has featured in documentaries for Brazilian Street Children (BBC1), Travel Guide to Rio de Janeiro (BBC2) and a documentary video for the Brazilian Immigration Service.
Radio programmes include a series of Radio News programmes (Meridiano Zero) for C.O.I., a series for the Women’s Hour program (BBC Radio 4) and a Radio Soap Opera for Radio Estacio de Sa, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
She has recorded for corporate clients such as Johnson & Johnson, Swiss Bank, Embratel (Brazilian Telecommunications), BHP Petroleum Ltd, HLSP (Health and Life Sciences Partnership), Countrywise Communication, Shell and Pfizer.