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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Review: The Flight of Babushka Baboon, Puppet Theatre Barge
A hauntingly beautiful tale for children and adults alike, told through skilful puppetry and poetry.
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Review: Dimanche, Peacock Theatre
Flawless, funny and seriously scary, this might possibly be the best show of the year.
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Review: Five Lines, Barbican Centre
A technically superbly executed production that has space and times for a little more human drama.
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Review: Plexus Polaire – Moby Dick, Barbican Centre
Spectacular puppetry brings Ahab’s mad quest for vengeance to life.
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Review: La Manékine, Barbican Centre
Masterfully blends puppetry, live music, and physical theatre to reimagine a dark fairy tale of resilience and empowerment.
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Review: The Creakers, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre
Dive into a whimsical adventure with Lucy and the Creakers, where imagination knows no bounds!
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Review: Christmas Comes to Moominvalley, Jackson’s Lane Theatre
A gentle, joyful tale brought to life with impressive acrobatics and magical music.
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Interview: Christmas Comes to Moominvalley at Jackson’s Lane
Aya Nakamura tells us about Christmas Come to Moominvalley, playing at Jackon's Lane this Christmas
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Review: Dogs Don’t Do Ballet, Little Angel Theatre
This hilarious family puppet show is just ‘tutu’ good to be missed!
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Review: Moonsmile, Little Angel Theatre
A mesmerizingly magical, slightly surreal adventure