The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik; Deep Sea Explorer

‘The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik; Deep Sea Explorer,’ a World premier created by Tim Watts, with assistance from Arielle Gray. This play has been selected to be performed at the 2009 New York International Fringe Festival in August. This Weeping Spoon Production is showing at The Blue Room Studio until the 30^th May. All shows at 6.30 pm.

           In a dimly lit room, we witness Alvin Sputnik at his dying wife’s side. Then, left alone in an ecologically unstable world, Alvin decides to see if there really is a paradise left on Earth. Scientists have unsuccessfully tried everything to save the planet, now it is up to Alvin Sputnik to save mankind.  Spes durat avorum.

An animation or puppet show does not normally get adults too excited, but when it is blended with live human action and quality music, ranging from classical orchestral pieces to a live strum of a ukulele, then the interest level increases. Blend in a charismatic script, superb lighting, very clever visual effects and hilarious gadgets, and then you have a brilliant, unique performance.

In this 45-minute show, you see the human Alvin turn into a deep-sea diver. He really swims! Then, using inspired sock and glove puppets, he plumbs the depths making some truly entertaining discoveries.

Every aspect of the show is created and operated by Tim Watts. Yes, he simultaneously operates the lighting, sound, visuals, presents the dialogue as well as operating the puppets, without even the slightest flicker. An ingenious, touching and highly entertaining production. It is a ‘go home with a BIG smile on your face’ show.