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