One of Athens’ most visually stunning and cleverly creative groups, Peepa Show, emerges for three nights of avant-garde theater, puppetry and handmade details. “The show will involve costumes, sets and masks we have been working on mostly from scratch,” says performer Cooper Holmes. “And as usual, will be a blend of puppetry, mime, movement, clown, general silliness and moderate spookiness—accompanied by live music.”
Peepa Show is anchored by Holmes, Madeline Polites and Kiran Fernandes, who also perform together as Immaterial Possession. S. Bedford, whose large-scale puppet head appeared in the band’s short film “Phases” last year, will collaborate again by building a seesaw and spinning wheel into the set design.
The performances will be held outdoors at the Jittery Joe’s Roaster on Oct. 22–24 at 7:30 p.m. Some tofu bucket seats will be available, but attendees may also bring their own chairs or cushions. All ages are welcome, and the show is free, though donations are encouraged. The production is supported by an Arts in Community Resilience Award from the Athens Cultural Affairs Commission.
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