Keeping the Strings Alive: A Celebration of Marionettes at Little Angel Theatre
An evening of puppetry, heritage, and imagination — from our friends at Curious - 26 July
🗓 Saturday 26th July, 6:30–8:00pm
📍 Little Angel Theatre, London
🎟 Entry by donation
Join us for a special evening celebrating the rich heritage and enduring magic of marionette puppetry in the UK.
Hosted at the iconic Little Angel Theatre, this event spotlights the country’s only long-string double bridge—a remarkable feat of engineering purpose-built for marionette performance. Learn about the theatre’s fascinating history and the artistry behind Lyndie Wright’s painted backdrops and John Wright’s finely crafted marionettes that have brought stories to life for generations.
Expect live demonstrations, a look behind the scenes at the bridges and flying backcloths, and conversations with leading voices in British puppetry:
🎤 Sarah Wright, Director of the Curious School of Puppetry and acclaimed puppeteer, reflects on her personal connection to the marionette tradition and its importance today.
🎤 Oliver Hymans, Associate Director of Little Angel Theatre, offers insight into the fragile future of marionette puppetry in the UK and LAT’s plans to preserve it.
The evening includes a 45-minute presentation followed by an audience Q&A, and closes with an optional backstage tour in small groups.
This is more than a performance—it's a call to celebrate and safeguard an extraordinary art form for future generations.
Come curious. Leave inspired.
