Up Jumped the Crab
🦀 By Crooked Timber Theatre (Gemma Khawaja)
📅 Available for 2025–2026 bookings
📍 Ideal for: Outdoor festivals, fetes, gardens, libraries, schools, museums & community spaces

🌊 The Show
Up Jumped the Crab: A Story of Cromer Now & Then is a joyful, wordless puppet tale that follows a day at sea with real-life Cromer crab fishermen. Using handcrafted rod marionettes, kinetic set design and East Anglian folk music, the show offers a playful and heart warming dive into local heritage.

With mermaids, mischief and a very cheeky squid in the mix, this beautifully crafted miniature performance is a charming experience for all ages. Performed outdoors (on grass is best!) or indoors in small, cosy spaces.

Ideal for family audiences and small groups (max 40), the show is followed by music and audience interaction — and includes optional step-dancing and sing-along elements.

📺 As Seen On TV
Featured on Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Cromer episode, Channel 5) — catching national attention for its originality, warmth and creativity.

About Crooked Timber Theatre
Founded in Cromer, North Norfolk, Crooked Timber Theatre is the creation of puppeteer and folk singer Gemma Khawaja. The company specialises in innovative children's puppet theatre inspired by folk tales, coastal traditions and English heritage.

Gemma is an accomplished performer and workshop leader with over 20 years’ touring experience. She trained extensively at Norwich Puppet Theatre, where she learned traditional puppet-making and performance techniques from 2001–2004. You may have seen her in touring productions like Thumbelina, The Pied Piper, Beastly Belle, and more.

Her experience spans leading UK companies such as Horse + Bamboo, Little Angel Theatre, and Monstro Theatre.

👉 Up Jumped the Crab is Crooked Timber’s second touring show — developed from a lockdown project into a full-fledged, miniature stage experience.

“Watch the boats launch, the tide turn, and Cromer’s fishing heritage unfold in puppet-sized wonder…”

🎟️ Key Info
👶 Ages: All ages (Recommended for 3+)
🕒 Duration: Approx. 30 minutes + audience interaction
🎭 Type: Miniature Puppet Theatre (Rod Marionettes)
🧾 Fee: £500 per day (3x shows) + negotiable travel
👥 Max audience per show: 40
🎶 Genre: Folk-inspired, Non-verbal Visual Theatre
🌱 Settings: Outdoor & Indoor (grass preferred for festivals)
♿ Accessibility: Touch tours available upon request

📸 Promo & Booking Info
📽 Promo Video: Watch on Vimeo
📧 Booking: gemkhawaja@gmail.com
📲 Instagram: @gemma__khawaja
🌍 More info: linktr.ee/gemmakhawaja

👏 Created & Performed by
Gemma Khawaja / Crooked Timber Theatre

Tour pack With Fee And Promo

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A practical guide for libraries, museums, village halls, and outdoor events. Includes technical specs, space requirements, booking info, and options for multiple performances in one day.

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School Tour Pack With Fee And Promo

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Tailored for educational settings, this pack includes learning objectives, curriculum links, setup guidance, and access needs. Ideal for libraries, schools, and classroom-friendly touring.

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Up Jumped The Crab Learning Pack

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A creative follow-up resource for students and teachers, packed with fun facts, activity ideas, and background on the story and puppetry. Ideal for classroom engagement or post-show exploration.

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The Show

Three performers. A puppet dog. A mystery to sniff out.
This joyful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie’s beloved book brings The Detective Dog to life with puppetry, song, and magical scent technology — making it a truly sensory adventure for young audiences aged 3–7.

Nell the dog has a nose for finding things — and this time, it’s the school’s missing books. A charming story of curiosity, community, and clever canines.

“Whether it’s finding a lost shoe or discovering who did a poo on the new gravel path, Nell’s ever-sniffing nose is always hard at work…”

♿ Accessibility First

This production is proudly inclusive and deaf-friendly, developed in collaboration with deaf artists and consultants.
Features include:

• Dynamic on-stage captions

• Integrated British Sign Language

• Consultation-led development with NDCS and deaf creatives

• Non-verbal storytelling woven with spoken English

🎟️ Key Info

• 🎭 Type: Theatre

• 👶 Ages: 3–7

• 😂 Genre: Comedy for Families

• 🕒 Duration: 55 minutes

• 💷 Ticket Price Range: £10 – £16

• 📣 Language: Spoken, Non-verbal, English

• 💡 Settings: Theatre and studio spaces

• 🌍 Travel: UK & beyond

🌟 Reviews

“Utterly enchanting… my son was laughing out loud and sniffing the air with Nell!” – Parent review

“It’s not just a great kids’ show – it’s a masterclass in accessible, inclusive design.” – Programmer

“The scent technology really wowed the kids — and the adults!” – Audience member, Barnsley Civic

👏 Creative Team

Based on the book by Julia Donaldson (writer) & Sara Ogilvie (illustrator)
Adapted & Produced by Tiny & Tall Productions
Director: Peta Maurice
Design: Katie Sykes & Ruby Brown
Composer & Sound Designer: Jack Drewry
BSL Director: Lynn Stewart-Taylor
Puppetry Director: Tessa Bide
Lighting: Joe Price | Video: Christopher Harrisson
Puppet Design: Jess Jones | Props: Nerys Akers
Access Consultant: Jonny Cotsen
Production Manager: Dean Sudron
Producer: Alice Massey

Cast: Maia Ayling, Amy Murray, Hannah Tudge, Eleanor Pead
Stage Manager: Elliott Grant
ASM / Understudy: Jess May-Cox

Supported by Arts Council England, NDCS, ARC Stockton & Barnsley Civic

📅 2025 Tour Dates (First Wave)

• 30–31 May – ARC Stockton

• 7 June – Barnsley Civic

• 25 July – Lincoln Arts Centre

Interested in booking for 2026? Get in touch via the details below.

📣 Booking & Promo

• Contact: hello@tinyandtall.co.uk

• Website: tinyandtall.co.uk

• Marketing Pack: Link

• Photos: Gallery

  

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Meet the Makers: Why Book Tiny & Tall?

Tiny & Tall Productions is an acclaimed theatre company creating joyful, inclusive, and imaginative shows that bring generations together. Led by Tessa Bide and Alice Massey, the company is known for blending high-quality puppetry, music, accessibility, and heartfelt storytelling into unforgettable experiences for audiences young and old.

They don’t just make theatre—they spark conversations across generations and make space for everyone in the room, regardless of age or access needs.

What Audiences & Critics Say

“An engrossing show that is full of compassion.”
– The Guardian ★★★★

“Beautifully crafted.”
– Bristol 24/7

“The beauty of this play will remain for a long time to come.”
– Curious Mum

“Sophisticated and sensitive in its storytelling, exquisite in its design, and really trusts its young audience.”
– Children’s Theatre Reviews

“Warmth and inclusivity that proper family theatre should always aspire to.”
– Bristol 24/7

What They Do

• Create and tour original theatre productions across the UK and internationally

• Run educational and outreach workshops for all ages

• Offer mentoring and consulting to emerging artists

• Champion accessible, sustainable and intergenerational work

• Partner with schools, charities, and major venues (from rural halls to Royal Albert Hall)

Their Mission

“To use the magic of high-quality theatre to bring together intergenerational audiences and to tell stories that help us, and others, make sense of the world and our place in it.”

Whether it’s children and carers, families in community halls, or teens and grandparents in the theatre, Tiny & Tall Productions believes everyone deserves access to smart, soulful theatre.

Their Story

Originally founded as Tessa Bide Productions in 2013 with a solo show (The Tap Dancing Mermaid), the company grew organically—powered by collaboration, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. In 2024, the name changed to Tiny & Tall Productions to better reflect who the work is for.

They’ve toured everywhere from village halls to the Netherlands’ national theatres, and continue to innovate with eco-conscious practices, deaf-led accessibility, and genre-defying creativity.

Who’s Behind It

Tessa Bide – Artistic Director
A theatre maker, puppeteer, director and producer with a passion for intergenerational storytelling. Resident Artist at Pervasive Media Studio and Associate Artist at Puppet Place, Tessa is also a mentor, workshop facilitator and consulting artist.

Alice Massey – Producer
An expert in producing for young audiences and families, Alice leads on sustainable practices and offers consultancy in eco-friendly theatre-making. She’s also a dance teacher, movement director, and all-round creative powerhouse.

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Touring Availability: 2025–2026
📍 Ideal for: Theatres, festivals, libraries, schools, and community venues (indoors or outdoors)
Suitable for ages 3+

A gentle, magical world created from suitcases, raincoats, and imagination

Plain Bob is a quiet, joyful gem of a puppet show for audiences aged 3 and up. With no words and no need for translation, this universal story unfolds through mime, puppetry, music, and sound effects. Performed under an umbrella using just a suitcase and coat, Bob’s world is conjured before your eyes, full of warmth, good humour, and charm. It's a show where audience members are invited to help Bob with his simple tasks, and may even leave dancing and singing in the rain.

🏆 Winner of Best Street Show and nominated for Best Children’s Show at the World Puppet Carnival, Indonesia.

About the show:

• ⏱ Running time: 35 minutes

• £6–£10 ticket range (guideline)

• Global touring ready (travels in 2 x 23kg bags)

• Indoor and outdoor adaptable

• Relaxed, wordless, suitable for children with SEN

Performance area required: 5m (W) x 3m (D) x 2m (H)
Technical needs: Self-contained; 2 floor lights if indoors or after dark

Audience responses from around the world:

"Ingenious, full of joy, interactive... Plain Bob was a delightful show, tailored both for kids and adults! Enchanting!"
— Oltita Cintec, Luceafarul Theatre, Romania

"Nik Palmer has a good feeling for his audience... especially children. After the performance you will dance and sing in the rain."
— Cordula Nossek, Internationale Puppentheatertage, Austria

International highlights:

• Performed in 20+ countries: Colombia, Mexico, South Korea, Austria, Romania, and more

• 🏆 Winner: Best Street Show, World Puppet Carnival (Indonesia)

• 🏆 Nominated: Best Children’s Show, World Puppet Carnival (Indonesia)

About Noisy Oyster

Based in Bridgerule, Devon, Noisy Oyster is the award-winning partnership of Nik Palmer and Sarah Rowland-Barker., touring original, high-quality puppet theatre internationally since 2006.

Nik comes from a puppetry legacy (DaSilva Puppets and Norwich Puppet Theatre), is a graduate of Lecoq mime school, and has created everything from large-scale community productions to 3D-printed puppets (Filabods). Sarah brings decades of experience in performance, circus, and craft-based artistry.

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About the Production

Katie is feeling grey... until she notices the colourful birds in a painting on her wall. What happens next is a burst of magical transformation, as Katie dares to step into a world of colour and possibility.

Flyaway Katie is a playful and poignant puppet show celebrating the power of imagination to lift our spirits. Inspired by the picture book by Polly Dunbar, this 35-minute show is packed with movement, music and colour, followed by a delightful meet-the-puppets session that makes it an especially magical first-theatre experience.

Why Programmers Book Long Nose Puppets

• Engaging for the whole family – even the very youngest theatre-goers.

• Beautifully crafted puppets by hand from socks, umbrellas and everyday magic.

• Original music by Tom Gray of Gomez – upbeat, memorable and joyful.

• Critically acclaimed company with a long track record of success in the UK and beyond.

• Relaxed and BSL options available for accessible programming.

About Long Nose Puppets

Founded in 2006 by illustrator/author Polly Dunbar and puppeteer Katherine Morton, Long Nose Puppets has built a stellar reputation for creating heartfelt, handcrafted children’s shows. From Shoe Baby (performed at Downing Street!) to Penguin and Out of the Hat, their productions delight audiences of all ages. Their shows are as beloved by parents and grandparents as they are by toddlers.

Long Nose shows have been filmed for the BBC, invited to the National Gallery, and regularly sell out at major festivals across the country. Their imaginative use of everyday materials, quirky humour, and musical storytelling ensure their work remains fresh, inventive, and emotionally resonant.

Key Info

Running Time: 35 mins + meet-the-puppets session
Ideal Age Range: 2–8 years and families
Venue Type: Indoor preferred / under-cover outdoor spaces
Ticket Range: £7–£11
Access: BSL and Relaxed Performance friendly
Spoken Language: English
Touring: UK & International

Links & Contact

🌐 Website: www.longnosepuppets.com
📸 Production Photos
📧 Email: longnosepuppets@gmail.com

Bring some colour and heart to your programming with Flyaway Katie.

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What’s the show?

A parade of puppet demises from imaginary plays you’ll wish were real.
A tragedy. A comedy. A catastrophe. And it’s all very funny

From the minds of Canadian puppet legends The Old Trout Puppet Workshop, Famous Puppet Death Scenes is a show like no other: a string of tiny, ridiculous, occasionally transcendent puppet deaths, each drawn from a fabricated canon of puppet “classics.” Expect:

• Bipsy's Mistake, from Bipsy and Mumu Go to the Zoo

• Edward’s Last Prance, from The Ballad of Edward Grue

• I Hate My Little Brother, by Sally

• And dozens more from the Trouts’ invented universe of forgotten puppet theatre

Gloriously theatrical, visually arresting, and delivered with a wink, Famous Puppet Death Scenes is a cult phenomenon with a fanbase that spans continents, and a critically acclaimed run at Edinburgh, across Canada, the US, and Europe.

“Boundless invention... Virtuosity… Exquisite.” — Variety Magazine
“One of the wildest, wackiest, most inventive puppet shows you’re ever likely to see.” — The Toronto Star

“Brilliant, sublime and often hilarious… sheer visual poetry.” — Monday Magazine

“Mind-blowing originality… boldly reshaping puppet theatre into sophisticated adult entertainment.” — Fast-Forward Magazine

This is puppet theatre reimagined — absurd, emotional, and always unexpected.

Who’s it for?

This is puppetry for adults — ages 16+ — perfect for late-night theatre programming, bold festivals, and theatres ready to surprise their audiences.

If your audiences love dark humour, visual invention, and beautifully handmade work with satirical bite, this is the one. It is particularly well-suited for fringe, contemporary performance, and late-night festival slots.

Also ideal for venues who want to surprise, shock (gently), and win rave reviews.

Show Details

• Company: The Old Trout Puppet Workshop (Canada)

• Running Time: 75 minutes

• Ticket Range: £10–£20 (flexible for festivals)

• Available to Tour: UK, Europe, International

• Language: English

• ♿ Accessibility: Enquire for relaxed / accessible formats

• Contains: Stage fog, abrupt noise, strobe, and puppet nudity

• Ideal for: Adults, Theatres, late-night adult audiences, fringe festivals people over the age of 16

🎟️ Production Style

This is table top puppetry meets theatrical cabaret — fully self-contained, technically well-supported, and visually striking with touring experience.

This show draws crowds, stirs up critical acclaim, and lives long in the memory (and dreams) of its audiences.

About the Company

The Old Trout Puppet Workshop was born on a snowy Alberta ranch in 1999 — a group of artists huddled in a bunkhouse, carving puppets by oil lamp. Since then, they’ve grown into one of Canada’s most respected (and rebellious) puppet companies.

• Ten original touring shows including Beowulf, Pinocchio, Ignorance, Ghost Opera

• Design work for Vancouver Opera, National Arts Centre, and Theatre Calgary

• Hosts of international puppetry intensives and creators of sculpture, film, and books

• Famed for their craftsmanship, wit, and imaginative universe-building

Still based in Calgary (next to a distillery), the Trout’s continue to push the artform of puppetry into new, deeply strange, and wonderful territory.

“Nothing short of genius.” — The Ottawa Citizen
“Sublimely inventive theatre… Eye-popping.” — The Courier, Vancouver
“Visually stunning and endlessly entertaining.” — The L.A. Times

Links & Downloads

• 📸 Photo Gallery

• 🎬 Watch Trailer

• 📁 Marketing Pack (PDF)

• 🌐 Visit Website

• Instagram

• Contact Executive Director of The Old Trout Puppet Workshop
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"Tiffany is twisting and turning, and her mind won’t stop whirring…"

Tiffany knows there must be a PEA hidden under her bed. As she dives deep through mattresses and mysteries, she meets a fantastical cast of restless bed folk. What starts as a sleepless night becomes a journey through anxiety, fairy tale expectations — and unexpected family truths.

PEA is a magical 60-minute puppet show that reshapes the classic tale The Princess and the Pea into something entirely new: a bold, funny, warm-hearted adventure about self-belief, non-traditional families, and the courage to sleep soundly in your own story.

What Makes PEA Special

• Fairy tales reimagined: No wicked stepmothers here — just real feelings and real families.

• Award-nominated puppetry: A standout family show with enchanting visuals and soundscapes.

• Big themes for small people: Gently explores anxiety, family identity and resilience.

• End-on staging: Perfect for theatres, schools or community spaces with blackout options.

“An enchanting, adventurous journey that perceptively engages with themes of anxiety… Tiffany is an indisputable hero!” ★★★★ – Everything Theatre

“A wild adventure, expertly performed… A valuable and entertaining piece of puppetry showing how immersing yourself in storytelling can help remove obstacles.” ★★★★ – LouReviews

Touring Info

Company: 2 x performers
Stage Requirements: End-on stage, minimum 3x3m
Get-In: 2 hours minimum
Get-Out: 1 hour minimum
Pre-Rig: Not required

Sound: Operated from QLab on company laptop, controlled by performers. Speaker provided if venue lacks sound system (especially important for larger venues).

Lighting: Mostly generated by on-stage, practical desk lamps (PAT tested), performer-controlled. Basic venue lighting optional; cue sheet available.

Booking Info

Show Type: Theatre with puppetry, storytelling and original sound design
Running Time: 60 mins
Price to Book: From £850
Audience: Family (4+)
Accessibility: Captioned digital version available
Languages: English
Travel: UK-wide and international bookings accepted
Technical Notes: Requires blackout-capable indoor venue; end-on preferred, raked seating ideal

About Nod At The Fox

Nod At The Fox is an emerging theatre company founded by Eden Harbud in 2018. Using puppetry, audio storytelling and live performance, they create detailed, intimate work designed to delight both family and adult audiences. Their debut family production PEA. was supported by Arts Council England and developed at Cambridge Junction and the Curious School of Puppetry.

Eden, a trained puppeteer, actor and dancer, has performed nationally and internationally with companies like Theatre-Rites, Temper Theatre and the Puppet Theatre Barge. Nod At The Fox’s mission is to make inventive, perspective-shifting theatre that’s accessible in both content and location. They believe in the power of storytelling in shared spaces — and the magic of handmade theatre.

“Nod At The Fox is an inventive & engaging company creating unique experiences for their audience.” – Camden People’s Theatre

Learn More or Book

🌍 nodatthefox.com/pea
📧 info@nodatthefox.com
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📄 Marketing Pack

PEA is a gentle bedtime rebellion — full of heart, imagination, and a whole new perspective on what happily ever after really means.

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What’s the Show About?

When Ivy rescues a stranded worm, she’s led into a wild underground world full of mushroom mystics, snail quartets, and punk-rock crows. After the Rain is a muddy, musical puppet adventure told through glove, rod, and shadow puppetry, set on a circular rotating stage.

This curious and heartfelt story is all about the meaning of home — for mini-beasts, families, and everyone in between. With playful audience interaction, original songs, and imaginative visuals, it invites young audiences to discover the wonders that appear after the rain.

“A joyful and curious journey into the world beneath our feet, with original songs, mischief, and mushroom magic.”

Who’s It For?

• Ages 7 and under

• Early years & KS1 settings

• Family audiences in libraries, schools, festivals, and community spaces

• Works best indoors due to shadow puppetry

Show Details

• Type: Theatre / Puppetry / Musical Family Show

• Genre: Family, Comedy, Fantasy, Educational, Visual Theatre

• Running Time: 45 minutes

• Ticket Price Range: £5 – £7

• Language: English

• Accessibility: Relaxed performance format

• Spoken or Non-Spoken: Spoken

• Travel: Based East Sussex–SE/South/East England + London

• Venue Needs: Indoor preferred for light/sound control

• Audience Size: Adaptable to space

Promo & Booking Info

• Website: sabotagetheatre.com/aftertherain

• Photos: Production Gallery

• Marketing Pack: Download PDF

• Contact: admin@sabotagetheatre.com

About Sabotage Theatre Company

Sabotage Theatre is a grassroots, touring company known for its adventurous spirit and commitment to environmental sustainability. They’ve performed in ancient forests, churches, Victorian asylums — even touring with horses and props packed in prams. Their work is playful, handmade, subversive, and defiantly live.

“Sabotage Theatre changed what I thought was possible with theatre… I wasn’t watching what I thought theatre was. I was watching what theatre could be.”
— Megan Johnson, Smugglers Festival

Everything in their shows — puppets, sets, costumes — is created using recycled and repurposed materials, and their passion for rural and alternative touring has taken them through Kent, Sussex, and Cornwall with seven original plays to date.

They believe in the power of theatre as real play — imperfect, imaginative, volatile, and deeply human.

“Funny, subversive, deeply philosophical and beautiful.”
— Fringe Review

“A company that not only entertains but also challenges audiences in a way that is hardly found these days.”
— Andre Braga, Director, Folkestone Puppetry Festival

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About the production

A visual feast of colour, texture and transformation, Aya and the Butterfly is a gentle and joyous puppet and music show for children aged 3–9 years (and the grown-ups who love them).

Based on the book by New Zealand-Palestinian author Dr Maysoon Salama, and created by New Zealand touring company Birdlife Productions, the show follows Aya, a young girl navigating grief within a Muslim family. As she experiences the miraculous metamorphosis of the Monarch Butterfly, she begins a healing journey that restores her sense of joy and connection to nature.

This word-rich but movement-centred performance is especially crafted to support emotional wellbeing, cultural diversity, and empathy in young audiences. It is delivered with exquisite puppetry, live music, and sensitive storytelling.

“Respectful, heartwarming and poignant – has children mesmerised.”
– Yvonne Milroy, Hamilton Arts Festival

“Absolutely enchanting. My inner child was spellbound.”
– Marchell Linzey, Radio Dunedin

Birdlife Productions will be visiting the UK between April and June 2026, and are currently seeking bookings for schools, festivals, libraries and family-friendly venues. The show is highly portable and designed for intimate venues (up to 120 children seated on the floor is ideal).

Show Information

Running Time: 43 minutes
Price Range: Negotiable (family-friendly pricing)
Performance Area: Flexible. Prefers flat floor space (no stage). Not suitable for outdoor performance.
Accessibility: Relaxed performance available. BSL welcome (if interpreter is provided).
Language: Spoken (English)

About Birdlife Productions

Birdlife Productions is a family-run puppet theatre company based in Aotearoa/New Zealand, known for their original, handcrafted visual theatre experiences for children and families. Their work often focuses on environmental themes, social-emotional learning, and nurturing young imaginations through music and visual storytelling.

Bridget and Roger Sanders have toured extensively across New Zealand, building a reputation for thoughtful, magical, small-scale theatre that is both intimate and impactful. Aya and the Butterfly represents their growing international ambition and a deep commitment to inclusion, peace, and environmental empathy.

Links and Media

🎬 Watch trailer
📄 Marketing pack
📷 Production photos
📚 Website

For booking enquiries: birdlifeproductions@gmail.com

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• Touring globally

• Ideal for: festivals, schools, theatres, and playful outdoor events

• A marionette cabaret like no other, with bold physicality, comedy, and heart

About the production

Step into the vibrant, unpredictable world of Zazà! – a mini marionette cabaret bursting with eccentric wooden characters, comic surprises and the passionate spirit of Scaramucce, the masked marionettist always in search of belonging.

Created and performed by Giulia Ruggiero, aka Scaramucce, this 35-minute street-friendly show is a whirlwind of movement, music and mischief. Through a mix of traditional Italian mask theatre and clever contemporary puppetry, Zazà! invites audiences to meet:

• A skeleton with serious rhythm

• A melancholic child seeking connection

• A fiery tenor full of operatic drama

Guided by the ever-curious Scaramucce, each act reveals a different tale of joy, longing, and playful transformation. It’s part vaudeville, part clown, all heart.

Why Programmers Love Zazà!

• Portable and punchy: Works brilliantly outdoors or in intimate indoor settings

• A visual, multi-lingual treat: Performed in Italian and French, with strong non-verbal storytelling

• Built for festivals: Minimal setup, big audience connection, perfect for walk-up crowds

• Flexible pricing: Suitable for hatting or ticketed shows (recommended: €5 minimum)

Meet the Maker

Giulia Ruggiero, known on stage as Scaramucce, trained in the South Italian countryside and refined her craft under renowned Commedia dell’Arte artists Duccio Bellugi Vannuccini and Enrico Bonavera. In 2023, she created the persona of Scaramucce and began collaborating with Rasid Nikolic (aka The Gipsy Marionettist), weaving mask and marionette into a unique blend of storytelling.

When not performing, Giulia organizes music and theatre events in Turin and works across Europe as an actor and mask maker.

Show Details

Running Time: 35 minutes
Audience: Family friendly (great for kids and adults alike)
Language: Italian, French, and non-verbal
Performance Style: Outdoor cabaret / busking
Tech Requirements: Minimal (street-ready setup)

Contact & More Info

🌐 www.scaramucceteatro.com
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📧 Email: scaramucceteatro@gmail.com

Scaramucce is ready to animate your festival, theatre, or school courtyard with warmth, laughter and timeless puppetry magic. Book Zazà! and let the marionettes dance!

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What’s the show about?

Dangerous Dave, a gloriously ridiculous mini-stuntman with more enthusiasm than sense, is here to perform the most mind-bindingly silly stunts ever performed... ever! And he’s brought his equally absurd sidekick, Herbert Lemon, to make sure it all goes off with a bang (or at least, a mild thud).

Witness astonishing feats like:

• Escaping from the Pickled Egg Jar of DOOM!

• Surviving a plunge into a domestic food processor!

• Climbing the Slippery Pole of Peril!

• Being fired from the Cannon of Human Catastrophe!

It’s all wildly daft. Dangerously fun. And completely brilliant.

Show Details

• Running time: 40–45 minutes

• Ticket range: £6–£10

• Travels light – great for touring

• Spoken in English, BSL friendly

• Works brilliantly outdoors or indoors

Who is it for?

Perfect for families with children aged 6+, this is an accessible, laugh-out-loud, high-energy performance ideal for:

• Family-friendly festivals and outdoor events

• Community celebrations, town fairs, and school shows

• Libraries, theatres, rural touring venues looking for fun and flexibility

• Programmes in need of something zany, visual and memorable

Why book Dangerous Dave?

Noisy Oyster has built a reputation for inventive, character-driven puppetry and visual theatre. Performed by Nik Palmer and Sarah Rowland-Barker. (of DaSilva Puppets and Norwich Puppet Theatre heritage), Dangerous Dave combines the energy of street theatre with the precision of puppetry.

Dave has even appeared on CBBC’s The Slammer, and the show continues to charm audiences across generations with its madcap stunts and comic timing.

💬 “Dangerous Dave has got to be one of the zaniest, funniest, family shows I have seen in a long time.”
– Natalie Kidman, Black Country Touring

💬 “Transcends the boundary between adult and kids’ entertainment – fantastic!”
– Glenn Tilbrook, musician

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Let Dave bring the danger (and the daftness) to your festival or event — he’s small, but mighty entertaining.

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What’s the show about?

Step right up and enter the big top world of The DaSilva Marionette Circus Troupe — a joyous celebration of traditional circus theatre, where every act is performed by exquisitely crafted marionette puppets.

You’ll see flying trapeze artists, tumbling trampoline masters, unicycling marvels, and of course, mischievous clowns (one of whom pushes the slapstick just a bit too far…). A show for all ages, bursting with spectacle, character and charm.

Show Details

• Performance time: 40–45 mins

• Travels in 3 x 23kg bags

• Stage area: 5m (W) x 4m (D) x 3m (H)

• Ticket range: £6–£12

• BSL-friendly

• Indoor or covered venues only

Who is it for?

This is the perfect marionette show for audiences aged 3+, suitable for:

• Theatres seeking a family-friendly visual theatre production

• Festivals looking for heritage craft and high-skill puppetry

• Schools, libraries, and community spaces with indoor capacity

• Rural touring schemes wanting compact, international-standard work

Due to the delicate nature and age of the puppets, the show must be performed indoors or under full cover.

Why book The DaSilva Marionette Circus Troupe?

This show is steeped in heritage, artistry and flair. Originally created by the renowned DaSilva Puppets and now brought back to life by second-generation puppeteer Nik Palmer and Sarah Rowland-Barker, it has been thrilling audiences for nearly 50 years.

Nik Palmer is the son of Ray and Joan DaSilva—founders of the Norwich Puppet Theatre—and has been a respected name in puppetry since childhood. With decades of experience touring globally, he and his partner Sarah Rowland-Barker. bring passion, precision and humour to every stage.

With updated sound, lighting and pacing, The DaSilva Marionette Circus Troupe is a rare opportunity to experience a living, breathing tradition of British puppetry—reworked for today’s young audiences without losing its timeless magic.

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“An enchanting blend of nostalgia and high-calibre performance. The DaSilva marionettes still steal the show, decades later.”
– Festival Programmer, Europe

“A crowd-pleaser that earns its applause through finely tuned artistry and love of the craft.”
– Puppet Theatre Review

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What is it?

The Farmer and The Clown, adapted from the picture book by Marla Frazee (Boss Baby). This wordless show has been developed with Visual Language consultants to ensure the show is accessible to a wide range of audiences, including those who are Neurodivergent, Deaf or hard of hearing, and features dance, puppetry, physical comedy with a gorgeous live soundtrack.

"We saw Clown and Farmer..... it was seriously one of the most wholesome, imaginative, beautiful and emotional things I've seen in such a long time. I took my 9 year old autistic daughter, and 6 year old, who giggled throughout. It also left me in tears at the end. I loved it." Audience member

The story is of an unlikely friendship between an old farmer living in the middle of nowhere, and a baby clown, who has fallen from the back of a passing circus train. What happens when someone from a different world, lands in the world of another? The story delicately explores themes of loneliness, friendship, and care, across the divisions of age and community. This is a show brimming with kindness and joy.

‘UTTERLY HEARTWARMING AND RELATABLE…. What Flibbertigibbet have created is a beautiful, simple, and charming piece of theatre, suitable for all.” Bristol 24/7

What do audiences and industry say?

“UTTERLY HEARTWARMING AND RELATABLE… What Flibbertigibbet have created is a beautiful, simple, and charming piece of theatre, suitable for all.”
— Bristol 24/7

“An exceptional piece of children’s theatre - moving and funny and beautiful.”
— Nikki Sved, Chair Assitej UK

“As disciplined and intelligent a piece of work for a young audience as I’ve seen in a while.”
— Kate Cross MBE, Artistic Director Egg Theatre, Bath

“Created with such care, skill, artistry and talent... reminding you of how magical an experience theatre can be.”
— Sally Cookson, Director

Show Details

• Non-verbal, inclusive storytelling

• Runtime: 50 minutes

• Touring: UK and international

• Booking: 2025 onwards

• Relaxed and accessible performances

• Visual language & BSL-informed design

• Live music by James Gow (JOW)

Promo & Resources

• 📍 Website: flibbertigibbettheatre.co.uk

• 📸 Photos: Dropbox Production Photos

• 📄 Marketing Pack: Dropbox Marketing Folder

Workshops & Community Flibbertigibbet offers inclusive workshops tailored for schools, care settings, and community groups. Get in touch to bring playful, meaningful engagement to your space.

Contact: info@flibbertigibbettheatre.co.uk

About the Company

Flibbertigibbet Theatre, led by Artistic Director Stevie Thompson, creates innovative, accessible, and joyful theatre for all ages. With roots in physical theatre and puppetry, Stevie has trained with Lecoq and Commedia dell’Arte masters and worked with the National Theatre, Travelling Light, Wildworks, and more.

Flibbertigibbet develops work through a collaborative approach with artists across disciplines. Their commitment to access and community engagement is at the heart of every production. Stevie is also an experienced facilitator for schools, colleges, care homes, and creative development groups.

Recommended For:

• Theatre and festival programmers looking for accessible, visual family theatre

• Schools and communities seeking meaningful content for children and intergenerational audiences

• Relaxed or inclusive programmes welcoming D/deaf and neurodivergent audiences

This is a show that stays with you.

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What’s the Show About?

High above the world, Mrs Holly Frost lives with her goose — baking to make the sun shine, hanging laundry to bring the rain, and shaking out her bedding to send down soft, snowy flakes. But when something goes wrong, she must team up with her feathered friend to make things right again.

Told with one performer, beautifully illustrated paper puppets, and a giant pop-up book, The Goose and Mrs Frost draws from folk traditions to tell a gentle, magical story about the seasons, intergenerational friendship, and the quiet power of kindness.

“A wintry, paper-crafted world comes to life before your eyes — unfolding from white pages into a burst of warmth, colour, and storytelling joy.”

A specially composed soundtrack and a Stay & Play session with paper puppets round out this intimate, seasonal experience.

Who’s It For?

• Ages 3–103

• Especially suited to family audiences, schools, and winter-themed festivals or events

• Works well in small spaces with seated front-on audiences (up to 100)

🎟️ Show Details

• Type: Theatre / Puppetry / Paper Theatre

• Genre: Family, Fantasy, Visual Theatre

• Running Time: 50 mins + 10 mins Stay & Play

• Ticket Price Range: £8 – £12

• Language: English (minimal spoken word)

• Accessibility: Relaxed format, very visual, minimal language

• Spoken or Non-Spoken: Spoken, but highly visual

• Travel: Available UK-wide and internationally

• Audience Size: 80–100 (front-on seating)

📸 Promo & Booking Info

• Website: luminoustales.com/the-goose-and-mrs-frost

• Photos & Marketing Pack: Access Folder

• Contact: info@luminoustales.com

About the Artist: Zannie Fraser

Zannie Fraser, founder of Luminous Tales, is a celebrated puppeteer, performer, and paper theatre artist who has been crafting original visual theatre for over two decades. She transforms simple materials — shadow, paper, light — into rich, emotionally resonant experiences.

Her shows are known for their intimacy, interactivity, and handmade magic, bringing stories to life in theatres, libraries, community spaces and festivals across the UK and beyond

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What’s the Show About?

Peer into a tiny, ever-changing world where bugs speak their own language, seasons pass, and small things grow into big ideas. Adapted from Carson Ellis’ award-winning picture book, Du Iz Tak? is a visually enchanting puppet show for families — told entirely in a made-up insect language that’s expressive, playful, and universally understood.

“As the grass grows and flowers bloom, a tiny cast of insect puppets chat, climb, and transform the world beneath your feet…”

This 30-minute show is followed by a 10-minute “Meet the Puppets” session, where children and adults can get up close to the beautiful miniatures. A puppet-making workshop can also be added for schools, libraries, and festivals.

Who’s It For?

• Ages 3–9 and their grown-ups

• Perfect for intimate audiences (max 40 people)

• Works in schools, festivals, bookshops, libraries, theatres, and adaptable pop-up settings

Show Details

• Type: Puppet Show (optional workshop add-on)

• Genre: Family, Visual Theatre, Puppetry

• Running Time: 30 mins + 10 mins meet the puppets

• Ticket Price Range: £8 – £12

• Language: Spoken “Bug Language” (invented, expressive and non-verbal-friendly)

• Accessibility:

  • Previously performed with BSL, relaxed performances, and touch tours

  • Highly visual and inclusive in tone

• Travel: UK-wide & international bookings considered

• Audience Size: Max 40 due to scale of puppets

Promo & Booking Info

• Website: tiny-pickles.com

• Photos: Gallery (by Rosie Powell)

• Marketing Pack: Download PDF

• Contact: tinypicklesproductions@gmail.com

• Instagram: @thetinypickles
  

About Tiny Pickles

Tiny Pickles is a Brighton-based theatre company specialising in puppetry, miniature sets, and theatre that’s vibrant, tactile, and sometimes edible-looking.

Founded by artists Annie Brooks and Katherine Morton, and joined by writer and performer Sophie Powell, and puppeteer-teacher Lisa Mills, the team came together after years of creating with companies like Long Nose Puppets. Together, they bring joyful, imaginative theatre to schools, libraries, festivals, and community spaces across the UK.

With roots in puppet making, physical theatre, and visual storytelling, Tiny Pickles creates experiences that spark curiosity and invite audiences to slow down and marvel at the magic in the miniature.

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What’s the Show About?

Witch does what witches do best… she flies, she grumbles, and she eats biscuits. The last thing she wants in her life is… an egg.

Should she eat it? Hatch it? Keep it? The Witch and the Egg follows one cantankerous witch as she stumbles into unexpected companionship — and learns that change can be messy, magical, and full of surprises.

“Told with exquisite shadow puppetry and warmth, this is a heart-filled tale about unexpected joy, transformation, and listening to your gut — or egg.”

Inspired by Madeleine Edmondson’s book The Witch’s Egg, this one-performer show is full of humour, audience interaction, and stunning shadow visuals. A specially commissioned soundscape enhances the emotional world of the piece.

After the show, children and families are invited to explore shadow play themselves in a gentle “Stay & Play” session.

Who’s It For?

• Ages 3–103

• Perfect for families, intergenerational audiences, schools, rural touring, festivals, and libraries

• Works in intimate, low-tech spaces (just needs a reasonable blackout)

🎟️ Show Details

• Type: Puppet Show / Theatre / Interactive Workshop

• Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Visual Theatre

• Running Time: 50 mins + 10 mins Stay & Play

• Ticket Price Range: £8 – £12

• Language: English

• Accessibility: Very visual, minimal language, suitable for Relaxed Performance

• Spoken or Non-Spoken: Spoken + visual storytelling

• Travel: Available UK-wide and internationally

• Audience Size: Up to 120, seated front-on

📸 Promo & Booking Info

• Website: luminoustales.com/the-witch-the-egg

• Photos: Gallery

• Marketing Pack: Download

• Contact: info@luminoustales.com

💡 About the Artist: Zannie Fraser

Zannie Fraser, founder of Luminous Tales, has been making visually arresting, emotionally resonant shadow theatre for over 20 years. Her work combines playfulness, technical craft, and rich visual storytelling, touring across the UK and internationally since 1998.

Trained with Philippe Gaulier and Monika Pagneux in Paris, Zannie has performed with prestigious companies including Theatre Rites, Trestle, Little Angel Theatre, and Norwich Puppet Theatre.

Her work has reached audiences in theatres, village halls, schools, libraries, and festivals — including a landmark appearance as the first British company at the International Shadow Theatre Festival in Germany.

Alongside performance, Zannie teaches puppetry in schools, universities and adult education. Her work is driven by the belief that shadow theatre is a magical, democratic form:

“Turn on the light and watch the stories appear.”

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What’s the Workshop About?

Playful Puppetry is a joyful, practical introduction to the principles of performance puppetry — using beautifully handmade PuppetBox rod puppets, junk puppets, and object play.

Whether you're a school, community group, or professional arts organisation, this bespoke workshop invites participants to dive into character-building, movement, and storytelling using accessible, expressive tools. The experience is highly adaptable — available as a 1-hour taster through to a full-day immersive workshop.

“Perfect for unlocking creativity, teaching essential puppetry skills, and empowering students or artists to make the inanimate come alive.”

Workshops can be tailored to suit different learning styles, group ages, or accessibility needs.

Who’s It For?

• School groups

• Youth theatres

• Teachers

• Drama or puppetry students

• Professional performers or companies

• Family-friendly festival workshop spaces

Workshop Details

• Type: Puppetry Workshop

• Format: Customisable (1 hour to full day)

• Audience: Suitable for children, young people, adults, and professionals

• Accessibility: Inclusive and adaptable; specific educational needs can be incorporated

• Language: English

• Group Size: Flexible depending on setting

• Travel: Available UK-wide and internationally

• Ticket/Cost: Bespoke – based on location, length, and group size

📸 Promo & Booking Info

• Website: puppetbox.co.uk

• Photos & Details: Visit PuppetBox

• Contact: info@puppetbox.co.uk

• Instagram: @puppetboxuk

About PuppetBox

PuppetBox was born from a need: to create puppets that were expressive, versatile, and ideal for teaching the fundamentals of performance puppetry. When puppeteer Sophie Powell struggled to find the right teaching puppets, she and maker Annie Brooks launched PuppetBox — combining their creative forces to design puppets that come to life in learning environments.

Their work has supported shows and workshops for Long Nose Puppets, Get Lost & Found, OH! Productions, and more — and their workshops have become a trusted resource in schools, colleges, and theatre training programmes across the UK.

With backgrounds in puppetry, writing, physical theatre, education, and visual design, Annie and Sophie bring decades of experience to every workshop — and a deep belief in the power of puppets to connect, teach, and spark creativity.

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📅 Touring availability: 2025–2026
📍 Ideal for: Theatres, fringe festivals, late-night programming
Suitable for: Young adults and adults

A mesmerising medley of shadow, story, and mischief

Enter a dimly lit world of flickering silhouettes and unexpected laughs with It’s Better in the Dark: A Collection of Shadow Puppet Plays. This playful and imaginative performance stitches together a series of comic, surprising, and occasionally touching shadow puppet sketches.

With its relaxed atmosphere, hand-crafted visuals, and nods to both contemporary wit and ancient traditions, It’s Better in the Dark offers a fresh and flexible take on a centuries-old form. Stories range from original creations to adapted folk tales and shadow puppet classics, presented with subversive humour, spontaneous improvisation, and visual charm.

Each piece is brought to life using handmade puppets and a backlit screen setup, drawing audiences into miniature dramas that are as theatrical as they are intimate.

Show Details

Running Time: Flexible, 60–90 minutes
Ticket Range: £10–£15
Language: Spoken word, English
Audience: Young adults and older
Accessibility: Relaxed performance available – audience movement and noise welcome
Best suited to indoor venues with blackout capability (for shadow clarity)

Creative Credits
Created and performed by Nathan Ritson (Told You It Was Dark Productions)

About the Company
Told You It Was Dark Productions is a new and quietly subversive venture from theatre maker and performer Nathan Ritson. Drawing inspiration from the mysterious and comic possibilities of light and shadow, the company is dedicated to crafting theatrical experiences that feel intimate, odd, and visually delightful. With a DIY aesthetic and a love of miniature storytelling, Told You It Was Dark creates flexible, tour-ready shows that challenge expectations and charm audiences in equal measure.

Want a peek into the shadows? Follow on Instagram: @toldyouitwasdarkproductions
More content and visuals coming soon.

For bookings or to request the tech spec and marketing pack, please email: N.p.ritson@gmail.com

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What’s the Show About?

In a world made from imagination, reclaimed fabric, and found objects, Pico and the Golden Lagoon follows Pico a curious young adventurer on a journey to uncover a glowing, mythical place — and along the way, she meets creatures, faces challenges, and discovers that nature has its own kind of magic.

With handmade puppets, a live musical score, and a message of wonder, courage, and environmental connection, this 45-minute performance enchants young audiences while introducing themes of sustainability and empathy.

“A joyful, handmade world full of lovable characters, live music, and recycled magic.”

Designed especially for children aged 3–9, this show is warm, playful, and ideal for relaxed performance settings — with visually engaging puppets, lively storytelling, and no need for a high-tech setup.

Check out “Pico and the Golden Lagoon” short promo film from the 2020 performance in the kidszone at Womadelaide, with Evelyn Roth Festival Arts below.

Who’s It For?

• Children aged 3–9 and their families

• Perfect for libraries, festivals, schools, rural touring, and pop-up spaces

• Portable and eco-friendly — works almost anywhere

🎟️ Show Details

• Type: Puppet Show with Live Music

• Genre: Family, Fantasy, Visual/Physical Theatre

• Running Time: 45 minutes

• Ticket Price Range: Flexible / TBC

• Language: English

• Accessibility: Relaxed performance-friendly; accessible format

• Spoken or Non-Spoken: Spoken

• Travel: Available globally

• Audience Size: Flexible based on venue

📸 Promo & Booking Info

• Website: picospuppetpalace.com

• Photos: Gallery

• Marketing Pack: Company Website

• Contact: picospuppetpalace@gmail.com

💡 About the Company: Pico’s Puppet Palace

Founded in 2016 by Sally Miller and Jesse Hamilton, Pico’s Puppet Palace creates puppet theatre using beautifully crafted puppets, imaginative storytelling, and live music — all centred around reclaimed, recycled, and repurposed materials.

Each episode in the “Pico” series introduces ecological themes through vibrant characters and handmade charm, using puppets crafted from everything from old toys and clothes to metal, wood, and glass. Jesse’s background in mechanics and building gives the puppets intricate moving parts, while Sally’s theatrical performance brings their world to life with warmth, humour, and joy.

Their mission is to inspire curiosity, environmental awareness, and creativity through their shows and workshops, connecting audiences across ages and cultures.

🌏 Touring Highlights

Canada – Children’s & Music Festivals:
Whistler Children’s Festival, Fraser Valley, Starbelly Jam, Quadrapalooza, Robson Valley, Kispiox, Koksilah, Campbell Bay, Arts Wells

Canada – Libraries:
Kootenay branches, Whistler, Squamish, Pemberton, Bowen Island, Sechelt, Vancouver Island

Australia – Major Festivals:
Adelaide Fringe, Womadelaide, Salt Festival, Cygnet Folk Festival, Taste of Tasmania, MONA, Tamar Valley, Summer Solstice, Yeppoon, Yumgaburra, and more

In 2022, the company received the UNIMA Australia Lorrie Gardner Scholarship, which supported a residency in Indonesia with the esteemed Papermoon Puppet Theatre — including a performance at the renowned Pesta Boneka festival.

They’ve also received support from the BC Arts Council and Canada Council for the Arts.

✂️ Workshops & Outreach

Pico’s Puppet Palace also offers:

• Puppet-making workshops using found/recycled materials

• Puppetry & storytelling sessions for children, families, and adults

• Library residencies and community-focused creative projects

Their work helps spark imagination across generations — empowering participants to create stories from their own hands and the world around them.

What’s the Show About?

“There was once an old lady who wanted to play with the stars…”

With that simple, magical beginning, The Stars in the Sky takes flight. This unique shadow puppet show is performed using a rolling crankie box — a handmade, scrolling lightbox theatre where fantastical creatures emerge, leap, and fly across paper and projection in a visually rich adventure about bravery, imagination, and cosmic curiosity.

A traditional tale becomes a contemporary fable told through visual storytelling, gentle soundscapes, music box melodies, and a personal connection between performer and audience.

The show ends with a Stay & Play shadow session, where children and families can experiment with puppets and light to tell their own starlit stories.

Who’s It For?

• Families and children aged 3+

• Great for school audiences, festivals, storytelling events, small theatre spaces, or non-traditional venues

• Especially suited to relaxed, intimate settings

🎟️ Show Details

• Type: Shadow Puppet Show / Visual Theatre

• Genre: Family, Fantasy, Visual Theatre

• Running Time: 35 mins + 10 mins Stay & Play

• Ticket Price Range: £8 – £10

• Language: English (spoken and non-verbal elements)

• Accessibility: Very visual, low language, relaxed format

• Spoken or Non-Spoken: Minimal spoken word, strong visual narrative

• Travel: Available UK-wide and internationally

• Audience Size: Small, front-on audiences (up to approx. 80–100)

📸 Promo & Booking Info

• Website: luminoustales.com/the-stars-in-the-sky

• Photos: Gallery

• Marketing Pack: Download PDF

• Contact: info@luminoustales.com

💡 About the Artist: Zannie Fraser

Zannie Fraser of Luminous Tales is a master of storytelling through shadows. Her handmade, imaginative world-building uses simple materials to explore complex themes — and her performances leave audiences of all ages spellbound.

A performer, puppeteer, and maker with over two decades of experience, Zannie has performed internationally, including as the first UK company at Germany’s International Shadow Theatre Festival, and in venues across the UK from theatres to libraries and festivals.

Her “crankie” shadow box work is particularly known for its warmth, charm, and tactile magic. With a background in training with Philippe Gaulier and experience with leading puppetry companies, she blends tradition and invention seamlessly.

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Meet Harold—a young giraffe who's a little shorter than the rest, but about to discover that being different can be extraordinary.

Harold's Adventures is a playful and heart warming family puppet show that follows two intrepid explorers, Nellie and Wilma, as they guide the audience through Harold's journey of self-discovery. Along the way, Harold meets a wise old tortoise called Tobias, navigates the wild savannah, and learns how to celebrate the things that make him unique.

This show combines engaging storytelling, gentle humour, and charming puppetry to deliver a message that resonates with audiences of all ages: the best adventures begin when you learn to see the world from your own perspective.

Why Programmers Are Booking This Show

• Perfectly pitched for early years: Thoughtfully created for children aged 3–7

• Themes that matter: Empathy, confidence, and friendship wrapped in a joyful story

• Small-scale friendly: Works in intimate settings or small theatres, school halls or libraries

• Visually rich: Puppets and staging are engaging and accessible to young minds

Show Details

Running time: 45–55 minutes
Price range: £10–£15 per ticket
Languages: English
Accessibility: No current access adaptations, but welcoming and flexible

About Fireflies Entertainment

Fireflies Entertainment is a UK-based company led by Brie Barwell. With a background in theatre and children’s storytelling, Brie crafts thoughtful and imaginative live performances that aim to inspire and empower young audiences. Harold's Adventures is adapted from an original story Brie wrote and has been carefully brought to life through puppetry, narrative and visual storytelling. The stage adaptation is a collaborative effort between Brie and Gemma Higgins, whose creative input has helped shape the production for live performance.

Links and Media

🎬 Sneak peek via Instagram
📸 More photos on Instagram

📧 Contact: enquires@firefliesentertainment.co.uk

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