Spotlight On: The DaSilva Marionette Circus Troupe by Noisy Oyster
A breath-takin, one-third life-size marionette circus featuring aerial acrobatics, cycling stunts, trampoline mayhem and cheeky clowning. Perfect for family audiences aged 3+
The DaSilva Marionette Circus Troupe by Noisy Oyster
📅 Touring availability: 2025 onwards
📍 Ideal for: Indoor venues, theatres, festivals, libraries, schools, rural touring
Age guidance: 3+
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.
🌐 More about the show
📸 Production photos
📥 Marketing Pack PDF
“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