Workshops
If you are 5 or over, then why not come along to the Puppet Theatre and join in the fun of making a puppet?

Each session is themed to a particular type of puppet – ranging from rod puppet to marionette, Bunraku, glove and many more besides. If you are not sure what some of these words mean then look at the Programme section of the website where each workshop has a short description about the puppet you will make.

Guided by the workshop leader you make the basic puppet form and then you are free to give the puppet the style, character and decoration you want with the wide range of materials provided. At the end you will have a puppet to take home with you!

Workshop sessions last for 1½ hours with a short break midway for a snack or a drink. These can be purchased from our shop or you can bring your own.

Look out for the workshops for older children, double-session workshops and also the adult puppet-making workshops.

Each workshop has a maximum of 20 participants, so be sure to book early to ensure your place.

Schools
We are able to arrange workshops for groups - schools, brownies, scouts etc. - both at the theatre and off-site. For more information about such sessions please contact the Theatre info@puppettheatre.co.uk or call  01603 615564.

Adult Education
City & Guilds courses in basic and advanced puppet making are held here at Norwich Puppet Theatre in partnership with Norfolk Adult Education, Wensum Lodge. The three term course runs on Tuesday evenings plus two Saturday sessions per term.

For more information please contact: The Enrolment Unit, Wensum Lodge, 169 King Street, Norwich, NR1 1QW Telephone: 01603 666021 Fax: 01603 765633

Touring shows
The Norwich Puppet Theatre company tours to venues, schools, festivals in the UK and overseas.  Due to recent funding changes we regret that we will not be able to offer a touring production during 2008.

The repertoire includes:

• The Selfish Giant
• Pinocchio
• Jack & the Beanstalk
• Harlequin
• Snow White
• Thumbelina