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'Whirl-a-Bird' Puppet Making Course

Chloe Rodham

A 2-day course in puppet making for adult and teens - create your own flightless whirl-a-bird!

Great North Museum: Hancock

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A Million Tiny Ants

Matthew Robins

Shadow-puppet adventures of Flyboy and Mothboy, as well as some new characters. There will be made-up games, jokes about skeletons, songs about sausages, and (possibly) a million tiny ants.

Northern Stage

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Beasts and Varmints: 6-day Puppet Making Course

Judith Hope Puppet Maker

A 6-day adult masterclass to create your own beastly puppet character, inspired by gurning gargoyles, creatures from folklore, and ancient tales.

Great North Museum: Hancock

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Beasts on the Street

Various artists

Giant creatures will roam Northumberland Street to open Newcastle Puppetry Festival 2025.

Northumberland Street

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Boogie-ing Badgers Workshops

Pui Lee

A drop-in family-friendly workshop where you can make your very own Boogie-ing Badger puppet.

Great North Museum: Hancock

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Cantos Animata

t'Magisch Theatertje

A journey through a world of mystery and dreams, you are invited to reflect on the circles of life and the powers behind it in this UK premiere.

Northern Stage

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Feisty Fox Friends Workshops

Pui Lee

A drop-in family-friendly workshop where you can make your very own Feisty Fox Friend hand-puppet.

Great North Museum: Hancock

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Flotsam and Jetsam

Lempen Puppet Theatre

A hopeful story about friendship and discovery with delightful puppetry and original music.

Northern Stage

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Freddie Hayes: Magic Lady

Freddie Hayes

A faux magic comedy show featuring puppetry, camp surprises, absurdism, hip-hop, deluded illusions, singing, and dancing.

Northern Stage

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Manipulating Marionettes Course: A New Approach

Stephen Mottram

A 2-day adult workshop to explore a new approach to the movement of string puppets.