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HELP US TO HELP YOU!

A message from Nik Palmer, Chair of PuppeteersUK   Puppetry is a wide and varied art form with many different branches and applications, some of which are under-represented...


A New Puppet Museum Opens in Cumbria

A project over twenty years in the making, Upfront Puppet Museum recently opened its doors.  After speeches from founder John Parkinson and other wonderful guests, CBBC's...


Ronnie Le Drew Passes Away

We were deeply saddened learn about Ronnie Le Drew's death on 27 July 2026. Early Career and Apprenticeship Born in Toronto, Canada, Le Drew developed a passion for puppetry...


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Tunbridge Wells Puppetry Festi...

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Upfront Puppet Theatre

Located in Penrith, England

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Puppet Place Trust Ltd

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Clive Chandler

Located in Birmingham, England

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Norwich Puppet Theatre

Located in Norwich, England

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Advice on shadows/crankies

I'm working on a little show about a kayaker a...

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Free online support group

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