My new travelling drawing theatre – ready for live performance of ‘The Soldier’s Tale’  with Psappha next week in Manchester. Behind the front desk, kamishibai-inspired sliding panels, a paper theatre and shadow screen. Clears away in no time for breakfast, lunch or tea. Have pens, will travel. ‘The Soldier’s Tale’ (Stravinsky/Ramuz, translated Paul Griffiths). Narrated by Richard Suart; plus a new work by Leo Geyer: Weds 4 Feb / 6pm and 8pm / International Anthony Burgess Foundation, Cambridge Street, M1 5BY / 0161-235-0776 / £8-£10 / @psapphaensemble    http://psappha.com/diary.aspx More images here:   http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/arts-culture-news/books-inspire-music-psapphas-annual-8523690