Puppetry

Barry Purves
Article from Bright Lights Film Journal discusses the major works of the British puppet animator.
http://www.brightlightsfilm.com/33/barrypurves.html

Biggar Puppet Theatre and the Purves Puppets
Scotland's only permanent puppet theatre. Information on puppet shows, workshops, children's parties, Christmas shows, teacher inservice and touring company.
http://www.purvespuppets.com/

Bobo Theatre
A design for children to use with glove puppets. Full instructions and illustrations.
http://www.puppetguild.org.uk/alanfirminger/bobover2.htm

The British Puppet and Model Theatre Guild
Profile, events, membership information, history and links.
http://www.puppetguild.org.uk/

Dandelion Puppets
Puppet shows, children's entertainment, and wildlife shows with an educational bias. Brighton.
http://www.dandelionpuppets.co.uk/

Hands Up for God Creative Ministry
Team in Leicestershire who arrange puppet events and workshops for churches. Information about their activities, books, scripts, puppets and how to book.
http://www.dldoyle.freeserve.co.uk/

Kallini Puppets
Puppet workshop, which operates throughout the UK. Photos and descriptions of the players. On line booking form or contact by phone.
http://www.kallinipuppets.co.uk/

Pelham Puppets Online
Dedicated to puppets made by the Pelham Company from 1947 to 1992. History, care, range and classifieds.
http://www.ppo.co.uk/

The Presto Puppet Theatre
Touring company using a variety of styles: contact information, productions, profile and link.
http://www.prestopuppets.co.uk/

Punch and Judy
Information, history, FAQs, How to book and where to see Punch and Judy shows, gallery and contact details.
http://www.punchandjudy.com/

The Punch and Judy Fellowship
Constitution, media information, membership application and news.
http://www.punchandjudyfellowship.org.uk

The Punch Page
Cornucopia of Punch history. Photographs, articles, how to make a swazzle and sound clips.
http://www.spyrock.com/nadafarm/html/punchpage.html

Puppet Books from Ray DaSilva
Books on puppet theory, history, construction methods, performing techniques. Biography
http://www.puppetbooks.co.uk/

The Puppet Lab
Information and contact details for Edinburgh based puppet makers Symon Macintyre and Kim Bergsagel: tours, education projects and mailing list.
http://www.puppet-lab.com/

The Puppet Work-Shop
Traditional papier-mache puppets, marionettes and puppet-theatres made to order plus puppet making workshops in the South of England.
http://www.thepuppetworkshop.co.uk

The Puppeteers' Company
Touring company. Performance details, puppets and workshop video.
http://www.puppco.demon.co.uk

Storybox Theatre
Touring theatre company that produces puppet shows for both children and adults. Background, productions, schools service and appearances at international festivals.
http://www.storyboxtheatre.co.uk

Theatre of Widdershins
Bedfordshire based company offering performances, workshops and on-line shopping. Includes profile, performance information with video clips, reviews, events calendar, merchandise, weblog, and enquiry form.
http://www.theatre-of-widdershins.co.uk/

Walk the Talk Christian Puppet Ministry
Puppet ministry team specialising in communicating the gospel to the under 13 age group. Details of beliefs, puppets and animations. Based in Staffordshire.
http://www.walkthetalk.org.uk/