#Postman pat live on stage series
"Knowing how much loved this television series was and still is, and how beautifully preserved many of these sets have been, we have created this exhibition especially to share these rarely seen sets, puppets and props with the show's fans – both big and small.”įor more stories from where you live, visit InYourArea.
#Postman pat live on stage archive
"Following a meeting with rights holders for Postman Pat, Dreamworks and NBC Universal, where we explained our approach at the archive towards celebrating Cosgrove Hall’s legacy, both companies were equally happy to donate the sets and props to our archive. "As we already had some puppets from the show in the archive and the sets were due to be destroyed as they could no longer be stored at Take 1 Studios in Stalybridge, we just jumped at the chance to be the new custodians. "Peter and a number of his team had worked on the show when it was redeveloped by Cosgrove Hall Films. Richard Evans, Creative Industries Trafford co-ordinator, said: “We were so thrilled when we were contacted by Peter at MacKinnon & Saunders asking if we could possibly accommodate these stunning sets from Postman Pat. The sets feature tiny props that were used by the characters on the show (Image: Jonathan Garvey / SWNS) The stop-motion series, featuring the beloved postman and his black and white cat, was written by John Cunliffe and voiced by Ken Barrie. Its the day of the Great Greendale Talent Show and there’s much excitement as this year a top talent scout will be on the lookout for a rising star. See Pat and his friends live on stage in an exciting new story It’s Showtime.
The BBC first commissioned Postman Pat in 1979. Postman Pat Live It’s Showtime Saturday 24 May - 1.00pm and 3.30pm. "The teams at Waterside and Trafford Council immediately offered to help and, thanks to their hard work and dedication, many of the models featured in this uniquely British piece of popular culture have been saved for future generations to enjoy.” "When MacKinnon & Saunders became aware of the perilous situation, I contacted the Cosgrove Hall Films Archive at Waterside to ask whether their animation archive could come to Greendale’s rescue. "After production was completed, the beautiful miniature sets and props were carefully packed and moved to a storage facility in Stalybridge, but the iconic village of Greendale was served notice this year – no longer required for filming, all the models were to be destroyed unless a new home could be found for them. He said: "It is 40 years since Postman Pat appeared on the BBC.
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