A visually gorgeous and exquisitely performed puppet show
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Review: Fisherman Jon: What’s On The End Of My Rod? Puppet Theatre Barge
An absurd but endearing tale of identity, passion and poisson, as deep as the deep blue sea
Read More »Interview: Thunderbirds are …gone??
Award-winning puppet artist Oliver Hymans on endangered marionettes
Read More »Review: The Blue Pool of Questions, Puppet Theatre Barge
A beautifully crafted puppet show
Read More »Review: Pea, Puppet Theatre Barge
A hugely enjoyable contemporary fairy tale
Read More »Review: The Crow’s Tale, Puppet Theatre Barge
This production is delightful at every level
Read More »The Water Babies, Puppet Theatre Barge – Review
The Water Babies is a visual delight more for the adults than the younger children
Read More »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 out how Puppet Theatre Barge’s Joey’s Circus has some great character development, especially that of Punch, for so long portrayed on stage as a trouble maker, but here allowed to demonstrate his more caring side, using his cunning to thwart ...
Read More »The Flight of Babuscha Baboon – Review
Pros: A magical experience that will leave you in awe of the skill and mastery that goes into creating marionette theatre. Cons: This is very much a family affair, which can cause some distractions. However, the children’s reaction to the work is beautiful. I can hardly believe my only experience of puppetry has been The Lion King and War Horse. Had I known about the charm of The Puppet Barge, currently docked in Little Venice, I would have visited sooner. Movingstage’s unique floating venue ...
Read More »The Ancient Mariner, Puppet Theatre Barge – Review
A unique and charming show that’s well worth checking out if puppetry is your thing.
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