This new performance tells the story of the abduction of Persephone by Hades to the underworld - said to illustrate the creation of summer and winter in ancient Greek mythology. The presentation resonates with the Chernobyl disaster and Fukishima with quotes from survivors and witnesses.

“A performance of multi-skilled professionalism which sets new standards in this genre” Chernobyl Children Charity

“Wonderful” “Mesmerising!”  “I loved the energy” “Absolutely loved the music and shadow puppetry!”   Audience comments

“Incorporates many different elements and includes shadow puppetry, larger puppets along with music and dance” The Observer

The production was conceived to coincide with the 25 year anniversary of Chernobyl, drawing parallels between the spoiled earth aftermath of the explosion and the goddess of agriculture, Demeter’s withdrawal of fertility from the world as a result of the rape of her daughter, Persephone, in the creation myth. 

IDOLRICH is known for groundbreaking and powerful adult shows using puppetry – ‘THE MODEL’ was prizewinning nominee at BELAYA VEZHA festival of theatre in Belarus. – the company, together with Theatre Rotto which plays for a younger and family audience, performs nationally and internationally.

With stage visualisation from director John Roberts Puppetcraft - formerly of the Little Angel Theatre - the performance, incorporating a potent mix of visual artistry,  includes puppeteer performer Julia McLean with dance artist Yumino Seki from Japan  and includes voice and East European cello by Anna Helena Hildebrandt from Gardzienice in Poland.

After the hour long performance, the company cordially invites spectators to join a discussion of issues around our energy future with key note speakers.