Ep14 Camino adventures & puppet trouble - Saskia Tomlinson

Puppet maker, animator and sister to Luke tells her adventures of the Spanish Camino, puppet trouble and a story about our over-reliance on technology. Luke provides an improvised poignant soundtrack of course! 

Follow Saskia on Instagram: @saskiatomlinson

Where Saskia works: Puppet place Bristol 

Introduction of Saskia Tomlinson (00:00:05)
Saskia introduces herself as a puppeteer and prop maker.

Music and Color Association (00:01:35)
Saskia shares how a piece of music evokes feelings of excitement and color.

Story of Losing a Phone (00:02:31)
Saskia recounts a stressful experience of losing her phone during a trip.

Realization and Technology Trust (00:04:20)
She reflects on trusting technology and the absurdity of her assumptions about the phone's location.

Spontaneous Scoring of the Story (00:05:14)
The host breaks down the story into sections for spontaneous musical scoring.

Saskia's Camino Story (00:09:57)
Saskia shares a humorous tale about walking the Camino in Spain but going off track.

Encounter with the Sad Horse (00:10:37)
The story includes a poignant moment with a lonely horse they found during their detour.

Reflection on the Horse's Loneliness (00:11:50)
Saskia describes the emotional impact of the horse's situation and their connection to it.

Musical Representation of Emotions (00:12:00)
Discussion on how music enhances the emotional storytelling experience.

Hyena Puppet Incident (00:16:58)
Saskia narrates a frantic backstage moment when a puppet broke during a performance.

Theatrical Pressure and Repair (00:19:11)
She explains the urgency and stress of fixing the puppet quickly during a live show.

Reflection on Anxiety in Storytelling (00:22:31)
Saskia shares insights on portraying anxiety through storytelling and music.

Influence of Music on Memory (00:23:02)
Discussion on how music affects the recollection of stories and emotions.

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