PuppeteersUK is the networking organisation for puppetry in the United Kingdom. It was formed in 1999 by the coming together of national membership organisations, national centres, regional groups, companies and individual performers with the objective of delivering a united voice and an effective lobby for the improved recognition of puppetry.
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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...