Forget little, this two-day intensive will cover what it takes as a performer to work with Large Scale Puppets as a performer especially in outdoors settings.
We'll be looking at how you can combine singing and voicework with puppetry in this two-day weekend intensive led by singing and voice tutor Aimee Leonard.
Every performer who is looking to work as a Puppeteer needs to have this in the bag. Come and join us for an invaluable two-day three-person puppet short course.
In this practical session, we'll explore some basics of puppet construction, joints and rods. Using recycling, junk and objects, participants will leave the session armed with all the basics needed to get started making their own puppets at home, out of whatever they can get their hands on!
Try your hand at this protected heritage craft - Marionettes. A once in a lifetime opportunity to use marionettes made by the best makers in the UK; Lyndie Wright, John Roberts and Oliver Hymns.
In this practical evening workshop you'll explore the art of creating shadows using various light sources and screens, including overhead projectors. You'll learn how to craft compelling shadow stories through the use of the body, objects and masks.