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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Cell – Little Angel Theatre, Review
A touching glimpse into the world of a man developing Motor Neurone Disease and finding a new resolve to live life to the full.
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Dark Matter, The Space – Review
A short piece of sharp physical theatre and compelling puppetry that explores a mental health issue of growing importance, but doesn't do all it sets out to.
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Boris and Sergey’s Vaudevillian Christmas Adventure, Theatre 503 – Review
This adult puppet show is an hour of comedy gold.
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Cell, The Cockpit – Review
Presented by Smoking Apples Theatre & Little Cauliflower Theatre Company ★★★★ Pros: Extraordinary puppetry creates a real affection for Ted and I followed his story with interest and emotion. Cons: Some slight prop mishaps disrupted the magic temporarily. Our Verdict:…
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Blue, Pleasance Theatre – Review
Beccy Smith Directed by Darren East ★★★ Pros: Intimate setting, the original musical compositions and the beautiful, magical moments the show created. Cons: The performance was somewhat ephemeral, and both the narrative and the characters could have been stronger. In…
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War Horse, New London Theatre – Review
Michael Morpurgo, adapted by Nick Stafford Directed by Marianne Elliot and Tom Morris ★★★★★ Pros: A stunning play packed with emotion, talent and humanity. Cons: The ending moment perhaps lacked some of the emotion it had been built up to…