Norwich Puppet Theatre

Norwich Puppet Theatre
St James, Whitefriars, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1TN
  • Box office 01603 629921
  • General enquiries 01603 615564
  • Opening times Mon–Fri 9.30am–5.30pm; Sat 9.30am–5pm on performance days.
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  • Website www.puppettheatre.co.uk

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Norwich Puppet Theatre

Norwich Puppet Theatre is one of two dedicated puppet theatres in England. It opened in 1980 in the purpose converted medieval church of St James. The theatre offers a year-round programme of family-centred entertainment and acts as a centre of excellence for all things puppetry.

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There are 14 events at this location

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Bugs Children's Workshop (Over 5s)

An opportunity to design and create a winged bug or many-legged beast to take home with you, using a variety of materials provided.

Thu 22 Aug

Cinderella : Joy Haynes And Norwich Puppet Theatre (Over 3s)

A one-woman show using puppets and objects, Banyan's stylish and playful reworking of the Cinderella story explores its fascinating power in a fresh and imaginative adaptation.

An Evening Of Clairvoyance With Ashley George

The medium seeks to prove the existence of an after-life, and receive messages from loved ones of the audience members.

Little Tots: Three Colours Workshop (Over 2s)

Encouraging creative exploration and play, using light and projection.

The Man Who Planted Trees: Puppet State Theatre Company (Over 7s)

A multi-sensory theatrical adaptation of Jean Giono's environmental classic which tells the inspiring story of a shepherd who plants a forest, acorn by acorn, transforming a barren wasteland.

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Pop-Up Puppet Children's Workshop (Over 5s)

Create a rod puppet, which will then be made into a Jack-in-the-Box, using a variety of materials.

Rumpelstiltskin: Theatre Of Widdershins (Over 4s)

A children's puppet show with music, telling the Grimm Brothers's fairy story about a miller's daughter who is asked to spin straw into gold.

Sat 20 Jul

£8.50 (Children £6.50; Children £4.50 go4less; £24) / 01603 629921

Scarecrow Children's Workshop (Over 5s)

Create a 'person' type of marionette, providing it with full character and costume to take home with you.

Tue 20 Aug

Sorcerer's Apprentice: Garlic Theatre (Over 4s)

A bewitching tale, full of mystery and enchantment, with its blend of physical theatre, humour, technical wizardry, puppets, mime and a dash of real magic.

Sat 17 Aug

£8.50 (£7; Children £6.50; Children £4.50 go4less; £24) / 01603 629921

Spot: La Baracca (Ages 1-4)

A magical show all about a special stage light that draws shapes and colours on the floor.

Sun 2 Jun

£8.50 (£7; Children £6.50; Children £4.50 go4less; £24) / 01603 629921

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Three Colours: Norwich Puppet Theatre/Polka Theatre (Over 2s)

Bask in a world of colour in this interactive performance which explores vibrant sensory worlds.

Fri 23 Aug

£8.50 (£7; Children £6.50; Children £4.50 go4less; £24) / 01603 629921

…and 6 more dates until 31 Aug

Thumbelina: Norwich Puppet Theatre (Over 3s)

Hans Christian Andersen's tale of a girl no bigger than a thumb and her encounters with a frog, mouse, mole and swallow, is played gently amongst gardening tools, leading her to ultimate happiness in the kingdom of flowers.

Sat 3 Aug

£8.50 (£7; Children £6.50; Children £4.50 go4less; £24) / 01603 629921

The Tinderbox: Norwich Puppet Theatre (Over 4s)

  • Directed by: Joy Haynes
  • Written by: Phil Archer

Joy Haynes directs a children's puppet show adapted from Hans Christian Andersen's tale in which a soldier discovers the ability to summon three magical dogs. The performers are Seonaid Goody and Paul Preston Mills, with music by Phil Archer.

Tue 6 Aug

£8.50 (£7; Children £6.50; Children £4.50 go4less; £24) / 01603 629921

Wed 7 Aug

£8.50 (£7; Children £6.50; Children £4.50 go4less; £24) / 01603 629921

Thu 8 Aug

£8.50 (£7; Children £6.50; Children £4.50 go4less; £24) / 01603 629921

…and 2 more dates until 10 Aug
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Walk Along Puppet Workshop (Over 5s)

A chance to create a puppet that fits on your hand, using your fingers as it's legs.

Tue 27 Aug

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