Sets and Costumes
Ingrid Scholes

Sets and Props
Alice Knight

Puppeteers
Kim Bergsagel
Jessica Innes
Helen Belbin

Design Assistants  
Tom Watton
Daniel Tysen
Mandy Fitzsimmons
Annie Linfitt
Natacha Lee

Scenic Painter  
Eve Murray

Filming and Editing  
Symon Macintyre
Eszter Marsalko
Marionette Carving
Kim Bergsagel

Minnie’s Voice
Lois Markle

Reviews

This unique production involves filmed memories from her childhood to the present day, using a cast of beautifully carved marionettes, placed in perfectly detailed period sets.

an outstanding piece of work” - ***** The Scotsman

Vision Mechanics has sculpted a snapshot of life – an immeasurably powerful achievement.” ***** Dominic Corr, Corr Blimey

I can honestly say I’ve never seen anything quite like this before.” - ****.5 Bouquets and Brickbats

Audience Feedback;

"moving" --- "a mini marvel" --- "frankly outstanding"--- "a masterpiece of puppetry, design, film making, music and storytelling"

The Fantastic Life

of Minnie Rubinski

Vision Mechanics

Critics Award for Theatre in Scotland (CATS) 2023

Nominated Best Technical Presentation


Credits

Creative Directors
Kim Bergsagel
Symon Macintyre

Writers 
Eszter Marsalko
Kim Bergsagel
Symon Macintyre

Music Score
Ewan Macintyre

Musicians
Ewan Macintyre: Guitars, Percussion, Bass, Mandolin, Keys, Sound FX
Gabrielle Richard: Violin
Karine Bouchard: Cello
Simon Babin Bouchard: Trumpet
Nathan Bissonnette: Saxophone
Arthur Smith: Drumkit, Bass, Guitar
Antoine Larocque: Keys, Accordion

Vision Mechanics Administration
Susan Wilson
Anne Fleming