Puppet Shows

This production was made for our new and larger theatre using a combination of long stringed marionettes, from our two mobile bridges, as well as rod puppets worked from our puppeteers...

Our first show, staged in our original building and still loved today for its sliding wagon scenery, magic flashes bangs and accordion music based on traditional folk music. Our first...

A spectacular performance, involving a mixture of 40 rod and string puppets. Based on the Grimm's fairy tale, performed on a revolving stage, set in medieval times with traditional period...

In our Cinderella, Bert the mouse is turned magically into a unicorn to pull the pumpkin coach and take Cinders to the ball. The ugly sisters were played by both marionette...

This production is based on a version of the story by Michael Morpurgo.  The book illustrations by Emma Chichester Clark, were the inspiration for the scenery and costumes.  Northumbrian musicians...

Based o­n the fairytale­ by Hans Christian Andersen.  A stunning and original production, using a mixture of puppet types and special scenic effects which includes projected moving images and a...

A traditional marionette performance, based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen.  A beautiful & lyrical production with Chinese flute music by Yue Guo. A nightingale sings and charms the...

We will hold you spellbound as we tell you a tale based on one of the 1001 Arabian Nights stories, told by Scheherezade to her husband, the Sultan. Meet the...

The Three Billy Pigs production by Noisy Oyster is for children 3 years and over. It blends two classic fairy tales – The Three Little Pigs and The Three Billy...

A full circus in miniature. This is an amazing experience not to be missed, suitable for all ages. This unique collection of trick circus marionettes was saved for the nation...

The Upfront Puppet Theatre Christmas production is "Puss in Boots". The show is based on the original French fairy tale. The father of the family dies and the oldest son...

We're back.... Oh yes, WE ARE !!! Live puppet theatre performances return with a 3 day celebration of puppet fun.  A unique double bill of shows each day - suitable...

Upfront Puppet Theatre will finally be performing once again. July 21st – August 30th. Shows are at 2pm but please check performance days below. All shows will be socially distanced...

October 26 @ 2:00 pm - October 30th @ 2:00 pm The Three Billy Pigs production by Noisy Oyster is for children 3 years and over. It blends two classic fairy tales – The Three...

Upfront Puppet Theatre's Christmas Production A full circus in miniature. This is an amazing experience not to be missed, suitable for all ages. This unique collection of trick circus marionettes...

We will hold you spellbound as we tell you a tale based on one of the 101 Arabian Night Stories, told by Scheherezade to her husband, the Sultan. Meet the...

Hand Shadow Artist - Drew Colby Based in London, Drew is founder of the Finger and Thumb Theatre, specialising in hand shadow puppets and ‘instant puppetry’. Described as ‘a man...

Hand Shadow Artist - Drew Colby Suitable for Adult & 12 years+ What is this magic of light and dark that so transfixes young and old? It is the ancient...

A Magical Winter Fairy Tale - A Perfect Outing for Christmas An original Upfront Puppet Theatre production, involving different puppet types, special scenic effects, projected moving images and a revolving...

Shows at 11am & 2:30pm About SeedHeart, from Indigo Moon Theatre Meet Grey. Our journey begins as Grey finds themself trapped inside a jar. They try to remember how they got...

Jack and the Beanstalk by Clive Chandler Performances at 11am and 2:30pmA traditional tale with original twists! When the family's good fortune is stolen away and a grey cloud hangs...

Summer Puppet Show A traditional marionette performance, based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen.  A beautiful & lyrical production with Chinese flute music by Yue Guo. A nightingale sings...

A Magical Winter Fairy Tale - A Perfect Outing for Christmas. Left behind in the forest, can two innocent children survive? Hansel is quite smart, but it takes his sister...

A full circus in miniature. An amazing experience not to be missed, suitable for all ages. This unique collection of trick circus marionettes was saved for the nation by a...

This year’s Christmas production at Upfront Puppet Theatre is a magical retelling of the classic French fairy tale: “Puss in Boots.” This faithful adaptation brings the beloved story to life...