The Early History of Puppetry Part 2

Diarist Samuel Pepys first recorded Mr Punch in 1662. Pepys saw the character as a marionette in London’s Covent Garden operated by Italian puppeteer Signor Bologna. Mr Punch (or Pulchinella) was displayed in a tent, as opposed to the kind […]

The Early History of Puppetry Part 2
The Early History of Puppetry Part 2
The Early History of Puppetry Part 2

The Early History of Puppetry Part 1

Puppets can be categorized by four primary types: hand or glove puppets, shadow puppets, shadow puppets, and marionettes. There are a number of other special puppet types, including water puppets and jigging puppets. Puppetry performances in Britain date back over […]

The Early History of Puppetry Part 1
The Early History of Puppetry Part 1
The Early History of Puppetry Part 1

Ancient Puppets Explored

We’ve all seen a puppet of one kind or another. They come in all shapes and sizes, from plain to extravagantly decorated. Artists also make them from a broad range of different materials. From the simple finger puppet to the […]

Ancient Puppets Explored
Ancient Puppets Explored
Ancient Puppets Explored

A Brief History of Puppetry

Puppets have existed for at least 4000 years. Ancient people used them for rituals and other religious purposes, and many evolved into idols. Later, puppets became a way to communicate ideas. Puppet shows also explored daring topics, such as political […]

A Brief History of Puppetry
A Brief History of Puppetry
A Brief History of Puppetry

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