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The Living Fossils - giant t-rex walkabout puppet by Theatre IIlumiere as part of the 2023 festival on Northumberland Street

Next festival: 2026 festival not going ahead due to lack of funding. 2027 dates to pencil: 3-11th April 2027

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

“So wonderful to have this in Newcastle. More please.”

– Audience member, 2019

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Cantos Animata by t'Magisch Theatertje

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2024 Festival

Anasi and the Lost Sun by Swallows Wings Puppetry at the 2023 festival

2023 Festival

2021 Festival

Compagnie with Balls giant puppet and circus walkabout performance on Northumberland Street, 2018 festival

2019 Festival

Puppet Cabaret by Headstrung Puppets, 2017 festival

2017 Festival

Watch festival commissions & talks

Stop Motion Commission by Harriet Bradbury, 2021 festival

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Moving Parts character design by Rachael Horner - wolfman

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Moving Parts character design by Rachael Horner - tudor lady

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