Newcastle Puppetry Festival 2024 going ahead!

Funding confirmed for the 5th edition of Newcastle Puppetry Festival.

Artistic Director Kerrin Tatman with River God Tyne puppet made by Judith Hope

The 5th edition (and our first annual festival) of the event will be going ahead 30th March - 7th April 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.

Made possible through funding from Arts Council England, North of Tyne Combined Authority, Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland, and 'City of Kittiwakes' participatory parade project supported by Heritage Lottery, Postcode Lottery, and The Barbour Foundation.

There will be lots of ways to get involved! We will be running four weeks of workshops; 8 days of free outdoor theatre and 6 days of indoor puppet shows! For adults, kids, teens and families.

Watch this space for all the details or sign up to our mailing list to keep in the loop: www.movingpartsarts.com/contact