Create Your Own Puppet and Bring It to Life: Extreme Puppetry Workshop with Blind Summit
Monday 06 - Friday 10 October 2025 – Book Before June 30 for £50 Discount!
A Hands-On Week of Puppet Making and Improvisation
£500 for the Full Week (Book Before June 30 for £450)
This October, join Blind Summit for a one-of-a-kind workshop where you’ll make your very own puppet and learn how to bring it to life in just five days. From building your puppet to creating short improvised performances, this workshop covers everything you need to know to get started in puppetry. Spaces are limited, so if you're interested, be sure to book early.
What to Expect
Blind Summit’s extreme puppetry style is all about collaboration and improvisation. You’ll get a hands-on introduction to the technique as you work with other participants to create a puppet and develop scenes with it. The workshop is split into two main parts: puppet making and puppet improvisation & devising.
Puppet Making (2 Days):
Design and build a puppet operated by three puppeteers.
Learn how to make joints that move realistically.
Create a puppet head full of character using everyday materials like newspaper, cardboard, and tape.
Add costume and hair to bring your puppet to life and give it a role.
Puppet Improvisation and Devising (3 Days):
Learn how to bring your puppet to life in a performance setting.
Work as a team to devise short improvised puppet scenes.
Explore the dynamic between puppeteer and puppet through improvisation and dramaturgy.
Create and present your devised scenes by the end of the week.
Who Is Blind Summit?
Blind Summit is one of the world’s leading puppet-based theatre companies, known for their innovative and highly expressive puppetry. Led by Artistic Director Mark Down, the company has created everything from intimate puppet performances to large-scale productions, including giant puppets for the London Olympic Opening Ceremony. Their workshops have helped train many successful puppeteers who continue to perform worldwide.
When and Where?
Dates: Monday 06 - Friday 10 October 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm each day
Location: Central London (Exact location to be confirmed)
Cost and How to Book
The full cost for the 5-day workshop is £500, but if you book before June 30, you'll save £50 and pay just £450.
To book your spot, email charli@blindsummit.com with your CV and a brief explanation (max 200 words) of why you want to take part. Spaces are limited, so don't wait!
It’s a unique chance to make and perform with Blind Summit’s expert guidance—sign up today!
