The Tragicall Historie of Ophelia Eve – A First-Ever Screening
Exclusive member event
With heartfelt thanks to director Mark Crane, who has graciously granted BrUNIMA, and the wider UNIMA community the honour of presenting the a special screening of his new film, The Tragicall Historie of Ophelia Eve The Dominion of Fancy.
This exclusive first look comes ahead of any festival or public screening.
"What world permits such scoundrels and fawning fools to hold dominion o’er us?"
— Ophelia Eve
🗓️ Special Screening Date & Time
🕗 Thursday 23 October 2025
🕰️ 8:00 PM BST (UK time)
🎬 Join us online for the very first viewing of this extraordinary new work.
Be among the first to witness it — together, in real time.
THE DOMINION OF FANCY
''What world permits such scoundrels and fawning fools to hold dominion o'er us?'' - Ophelia Eve.
🎬 About the Film
A cinematic journey through object, shadow, and traditional puppetry, this short film brings to life a dark alternate world of absurd control and creative rebellion.
From Mark Crane (writer/director) and Lyndie Wright MBE (puppet designer, Cyrano, Atonement), and featuring Ronnie Le Drew (Labyrinth, Muppet Christmas Carol), the film is both an artistic experiment and a political whisper behind the curtain.
THE PLAYING COMPANY
Mark Crane – Writer & Director
Marta Carvalho – Ophelia Eve
Ronnie Le Drew – Lead Puppeteer (The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth)
Ell Kendall – Composer
Alexandra Tanase – Director of Photography
Julia Frey – Executive Producer
Josh Frew Carter – Set & Prop Construction
Jasmine Amanda – Sound Recordist
Prof. David Wilde – Punch & Judy Performer
Lyndie Wright MBE – Puppet Designer (Atonement, Cyrano, Anna Karenina)
Nasya Mogyorossy – Production Manager
Bartolomeo Bartolini & Hugh Purves – Puppeteers
Sol Invictus – The Sun God
Punch – Himself
May the hand never be seen.
🎟️ How to Watch
This limited-access special screening is available exclusively to BrUNIMA paid members.
👉 Upgrade to paid and become a BrUNIMA member to view the film, support puppetry artists, and gain access to future creative showcases.
🕗 The special screening begins at 8:00 PM BST on Thursday 23 October —
we encourage all members to join at that time and experience the film together.
🔒 Paid Members Only Below
The premiere video will appear here at 8:00 PM BST.