The Top 5 20th-Century Puppeteers
Puppetry has been entertaining us ever since ancient Greece, and the likes of Punch and Judy have carried on the tradition in the Middle Ages. Unfortunately, the names of the most adept puppeteers from that era may mean little to […]
Puppetry from Around the World
Every year on the 21st of March, we celebrate World Puppetry Day. It’s a chance for all puppet fans to celebrate the rich and diverse culture and history associated with various styles of puppetry from all over the world. In […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
