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Love knows no bounds.

When Wendell discovers that his wife Tilda and their beloved tree have vanished from the backyard, he must venture into the nearby forest to bring them home. Confronted with shifting landscapes, unusual creatures, and a mysterious lurking presence, Wendell soon learns that the key to finding Tilda is to first unlock the mystery of The Wilds. Charming and profoundly touching, this wordless award-winning show features WONDERHEADS’ signature masks, whimsical puppetry, and enchanting music, and moves its audiences to both laughter and tears. Pixar meets Miyazaki meets Henson in this extraordinary adventure!

Running time: 60 minutes, no intermission.

This production touches on themes of grief, loss, and love. Recommended for a general audience (ages 8+).

Love knows no bounds.

When Wendell discovers that his wife Tilda and their beloved tree have vanished from the backyard, he must venture into the nearby forest to bring them home. Confronted with shifting landscapes, unusual creatures, and a mysterious lurking presence, Wendell soon learns that the key to finding Tilda is to first unlock the mystery of The Wilds. Charming and profoundly touching, this wordless award-winning show features WONDERHEADS’ signature masks, whimsical puppetry, and enchanting music, and moves its audiences to both laughter and tears. Pixar meets Miyazaki meets Henson in this extraordinary adventure!

Running time: 60 minutes, no intermission.

This production touches on themes of grief, loss, and love. Recommended for a general audience (ages 8+).

Creative Team

Devised in Ensemble by Kate Braidwood and Andrew Phoenix
With Music by The Singer and the Songwriter
And Illustrations by Christache Ross
Mask Design: Kate Braidwood
Original Puppet Design: Andrew Phoenix and Kate Braidwood
Additional Puppet Design: Jessica Hickman
Sound Design: Kate Braidwood
Set Design: Andrew Phoenix
Lighting Design: Andrew Phoenix

Cast

Wendell: Pedro M. Siqueira
Tilda, The Creatures of the Wilds: Loreto Espinoza
WONDERHEADS gratefully acknowledges the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, the CRD Arts and Culture Support Service, and Soundsnap.com in the development of this production, as well as the following donors: Bruce Cassem, Christine and Michael Bloomfield, Ian Case, & Sammie Gough.