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The Puppet State Theatre Company of Scotland is heading to Flushing Town Hall to present The Man Who Planted Trees (also known as The Story of Elzéard Bouffier) on Sunday. This multi-sensory adaptation of Jean Giono’s classic French tale depicts a shepherd who plants acorn after acorn until transforming a barren section of the Alps into a forest. Often hilarious while at other times touching, this allegorical story demonstrates the difference one man (and his dog) can make in the world.

Meanwhile, Queens Theatre will present Charlotte’s Web, adapted from E.B. White’s book about the friendship between a pig named “Wilbur” and a spider named “Charlotte,” on Sunday. Amid a farm full of mad-cap animals, Charlotte uses her writing and web-spinning skills to help Wilbur avoid being butchered. Another photo, more details, and discount offers follow on the jump page.

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Details: The Man Who Planted Trees, Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Boulevard, Flushing, February 8th, 2:15 pm, $4 to $13 (Use “ART20” for 20 percent discount). Please note that the Puppet State Theatre Company of Scotland will offer a puppetry demonstration at 1 pm, but this event is sold out. Tickets for the show are still available.

Bonus details: Charlotte’s Web, Queens Theatre, 14 United Nations Avenue South, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, February 8th, shows at 1 pm and 3 pm, $14, but a Family Flex Pass of 10 tickets costs $100.

Top photo: Flushing Town Hall; bottom photo: Jean-Marie Guyaux (Queens Theatre)


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