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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The Water Babies, Puppet Theatre Barge – Review
The Water Babies is a visual delight more for the adults than the younger children
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The Three Deaths of Ebony Black, Underbelly, Bristo Square (Daisy) – Review
A cute puppetry show with musical numbers
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The Castle, Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Olive Studio) – Review
Taking on Kafka is always a challenge, so anyone attempting that feat always deserves admiration. Taking on the work he never truly completed is even more of a feat, but one that Old Dog Theatre do with enough imagination that,…
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Frankenstein, Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
Pros: An original play with a largely female cast. Good use of props and set pieces to create the multiple locations of the play as well as nice use of puppetry. Cons: The issue of feminism wasn’t really explored despite…
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The Wider Earth, Natural History Museum – Review
The story of Charles Darwin’s voyage of discovery that would go on to change the world is a visually spectacular production of a fascinating period in history.
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The Singing Mermaid, Little Angel Theatre – Review
A classic Julia Donaldson story is brought to life in this engaging, exhilarating adventure. Your little ones will love it.
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Joey’s Circus, Puppet Theatre Barge – Review
Pros: The craftsmanship of the puppeteers can almost be overlooked as their simplicity hides the skill involved in bringing them to such life. Cons: It can be a little chilly at this time of year. I could start by pointing…
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The Grinning Man, Trafalgar Studios – Review
A very funny, gruesomely gothic musical with great performances, costumes, set design, songs, puppetry, some drama, some romance, and even some social comment.
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The Tin Drum, Shoreditch Town Hall-Review
An epic storytelling adventure that is guaranteed to make you titter and tear up.
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Zeraffa Giraffa, Little Angel Theatre – Review
A memorable production for its warmth, fantastic storytelling and inspiration for further learning.