Step Into the World of Puppetry with Curious School of Puppetry 2026!
Deadline for applications: 7 July 2025.
Applications Now Open for the January 2026 Course!
Exciting news! Applications are now open for the Curious Professional 8-Week Intensive Course, running from 19 January – 21 March 2026. This immersive, in-person course is designed for adults eager to incorporate puppetry performance into their creative practice and professional work. It’s the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills and explore new ways of performing in a collaborative theatre-making environment.
This intensive programme will be taught by professional puppeteers, directors, and artists who bring a variety of practices and perspectives into the studio. The course focuses on puppetry performance techniques, rather than puppet-making, and encourages an openness to applying these skills in both independent and company settings.
Strands of Curious School of Puppetry
Curious School offers three key community strands to meet the diverse needs of its students:
Get Curious: Aimed at artists new to puppetry, with a special focus on diversity and inclusion.
Curious Professional: The 8-week intensive professional training course for those looking to expand their puppetry and theatre-making skills.
Still Curious: A supportive alumni network, promoting peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and ongoing professional development.
Each course is taught by professional puppeteers, directors, and artists who bring a variety of approaches and practices to the studio. Their commitment to collaboration and innovation ensures that students receive the very best in puppetry education.
Vision
Curious School of Puppetry aims to be at the forefront of a nationally celebrated and internationally recognised puppetry sector — a sector that is innovative, collaborative, and open. The belief is that puppetry has the unique power to break boundaries, enrich our understanding of the world, and create meaningful connections between people and communities.
Curious is committed to diversifying the puppetry sector and offering a space where artists of all backgrounds can thrive.
Watch the Story! 🎬
To get a closer look at the world of Curious, check out the film by Brett Harvey, with music by Tim Dalling, showcasing the spirit and energy of Curious School of Puppetry.
At Curious School of Puppetry, explore new ways of creating, communicating, and understanding the world. Become part of a growing community of creative individuals passionate about the endless possibilities of puppetry.
Curious School of Puppetry is not just a place to learn — it’s a community that fosters creativity, inclusion, and innovation in the world of puppetry arts. Whether you’re looking to enhance your performance skills, explore new artistic techniques, or build a deeper connection with a creative network, Curious offers a unique and enriching environment to grow.
About Curious School of Puppetry
Founded in 2015 by Sarah Wright, Curious School of Puppetry is an artist-led training programme dedicated to expanding the professional work and creative practice of individuals through the art of puppetry. With a focus on performance, theatre making, and collaboration, Curious has been reaching creative minds across the UK. From London to Edinburgh to Falmouth, and even hosting workshops in cities such as Liverpool, Newcastle, Manchester, and Glasgow, Curious brings a wealth of experience and expertise wherever it goes.
The school’s mission is to serve as a centre for puppetry arts, developing the art form through training, convening, and advocacy. Curious believes in an inclusive, collaborative sector and is committed to nurturing a puppetry world that connects people across cultures, empowering them to use their imaginations with confidence.
As an organisation, Curious values integrity, dynamism, transparency, and proactive inclusivity. It’s a place where experimentation is encouraged, and the craft is approached with care and rigor.