Puppetry
Who doesn’t love puppets? Sooty and Sweep, Punch and Judy… Even the Thunderbirds! Check out our reviews of productions which include our animated friends in this section.
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Buttons, The Space – Review
An admirable blend of puppetry and storytelling from two relaxed and likeable performers.
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Henry V, The Rose Theatre – Review
A rather funny version of Henry V with big performances from a small cast.
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In the Surface of a Bubble, Blue Elephant Theatre – Review
A confusing hour of theatre, clearly a product of overactive imaginations.
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Moominsummer Madness, Polka Theatre – Review
A great summer outing for young children, full of innocence, charm and moments of magic.
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The Flying Roast Goose, Blue Elephant Theatre – Review
A highly imaginative, moving and poignant drama.
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Opus No 7, Barbican Theatre – Review
A wondrously inventive and deeply affecting theatrical spectacle, and a privilege to behold.
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A Child’s Garden of Verse, The Puppet Theatre Barge – Review
It has puppets. It has a boat. What more reasons do you need?
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Orpheus, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
If you have any love for theatre and performance it is imperative you go and see this play.
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The Red Balloon, The Space – Review
Stringed puppets and fine music tell a wondrous story of a small boy’s friendship with a magical balloon. Adults and children alike will enjoy this piece for its simple beauty and playful innocence.
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Father Nandru and the Wolves, Wilton’s Music Hall – Review
Go for the wolves, stay for the goats.