Great play in a rambling old church, we saw A Merm...
Great play in a rambling old church, we saw A Mermaids Tail and the kids were wrapt. A one woman play, she did acting, puppets and shadow puppets - amazing.
Great play in a rambling old church, we saw A Mermaids Tail and the kids were wrapt. A one woman play, she did acting, puppets and shadow puppets - amazing.
Amazing venue. Booked our first show there following our visit this evening.
As brilliant as ever. Covid safe yet, charming. Please go if you can
Took the kids to watch a performance by local music school, 'Jennifer Grace Music Academy'. It's not very big but well laid out, making good use of the space. Really good performance anyway, aided by the acoustics of the building. Nice, reasonably priced food and drink and clean facilities. My only very minor con about the place is the difficulty parking on a Saturday night. Otherwise, perfect family evening out.
Amazing show, we loved it! Never heard my 4yo laugh so much. Totally recommend to anyone with kids
Great venue to hold a private party, everyone loved the space and the staff made it so easy for us. Much nicer than just one room as people can be in different places, with different noise levels too. Stage makes a good dance floor. Only sorry it was cold so we could not use the outside space.
Amazing little place, lived in Norwich 18yrs and can't believe I've never been....
My kids (9 and 11) and I really enjoyed the Oldilocks show. Probably aimed at younger kids but we still really enjoyed it none the less. Cant wait for a normal season of productions. Moved to Norwich recently and cant wait to enjoy the venue and its shows.
This is a beautiful theatre, in a fantastic building with a lot of history! Clearly run by people who love the place too.
10yo, her grandpa and I went to see Hansel and Gretel. One man show with multi-purposed props and 2 main puppets. "Wilf" did all the narration, voices, sound effects and songs. Utterly fabulous!
Norwich Puppet Theatre: A Hub of Creativity and Entertainment
Welcome to Norwich Puppet Theatre, a professional company, community outreach organization, and a venue based in the heart of Norwich. We are dedicated to promoting the art of puppetry through our performances, workshops, and educational programs.
Our History
Norwich Puppet Theatre was founded in 1979 by Ray and Joan DaSilva. The couple had a passion for puppetry and wanted to create a space where they could showcase their skills as well as provide opportunities for other artists to do the same. Over the years, Norwich Puppet Theatre has become one of the leading puppet theaters in the UK.
Our Performances
At Norwich Puppet Theatre, we offer an exciting range of performances that cater to audiences of all ages. Our shows are designed to be both entertaining and educational while showcasing different styles of puppetry from around the world.
We have an extensive repertoire that includes classic tales such as "The Three Little Pigs" and "Little Red Riding Hood," as well as original productions like "The Tinderbox" and "The Ugly Duckling." Our shows feature hand puppets, rod puppets, marionettes, shadow puppets, and more.
In addition to our regular performances at our venue in Norwich city center, we also tour nationally and internationally. We have performed at festivals across Europe including France's Festival Mondial des Théâtres de Marionnettes (World Festival of Puppet Theaters) where we won first prize for best production.
Our Workshops
At Norwich Puppet Theatre, we believe that everyone can benefit from learning about puppetry. That's why we offer workshops for people of all ages - from children as young as three years old up to adults.
Our workshops cover a range of topics including basic puppet making techniques such as papier-mâché or sock puppets; performance skills such as voice acting or movement; storytelling techniques; scriptwriting; set design; lighting design; sound design; marketing strategies for performers or companies who want more exposure online etc..
We also offer bespoke workshops tailored specifically towards schools or community groups who want us to come into their setting with our expertise on hand!
Community Outreach
As part of our commitment towards promoting creativity within communities across Norfolk & beyond - we work closely with local schools & organizations offering free resources & support wherever possible!
We believe that everyone should have access to creative opportunities regardless if they can afford it or not!
Venue Hire
If you're looking for an intimate venue with character then look no further than Norwich Puppet Theatre! Our theatre is available for hire throughout most months out-of-season (September-June). It's perfect if you're looking for somewhere unique & quirky which will leave your guests talking about it long after your event has finished!
Conclusion:
In conclusion,Norwich Puppet Theater is not just another theater but rather an institution dedicated solely towards promoting creativity through its various programs like performances ,workshops ,community outreach etc.. If you're interested in learning more about what makes us so special then please don't hesitate contact us today!