On this page you will find a list of shows that are on around the country throughout the Puppet Animation Festival.
Ailie Cohen's Rumpelstiltskin at the Fairytale Laundry
With a cast of clothes pegs, a bulging wash basket and the odd colourful sock, Ailie Cohen - the Mistress of the Laundry - returns with this very successful production that audiences all over the UK and abroad have greatly enjoyed.
Babbling Vagabonds' The Story Teller Who Forgot
Find out the fate of the forgetful Storyteller by joining the Babbling Vagabonds as they weave words to tell this delightful story. A storytelling adventure suitable for all ages from 5 years to 105 years.
Banyan Theatre Company's The Princess and the Pea
Once upon a stormy night, while the wind and the rain were howling outside, the Royals were all tucked up warm in bed. Suddenly there came a knock at the door and a very wet, very untidy girl was brought inside...
Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre's Red Riding Hood's Magic Purse
The Wicked Wolf plans to have "Grannie for lunch and Little Rosie for afternoon tea!" Find out how Red Riding Hood's Magic Purse saves the day in this delightful show.
Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre's Jack & the Beanstalk & Billy Goats Gruff
No introduction is needed to this very popular story of the Three Billy Goats Gruff and their tussle with a grumpy Troll, who is determined to stop them crossing the bridge. Lots of trippety-trap and fun with these beautifully made cloth puppets.
Clydebuilt's Puppet Theatre's Myths of the Vikings
In the beginning there was only ice and fire-the great emptiness Ginnungagap in between... So begins the Creation of the World of the Norsemen.
Dragonfly Dreaming Puppet Theatre's Booked
Booked is based around Heather and the efforts her father makes in trying to persuade her to listen to the stories in her books as well as the ones he tells her.
Folding Theatre Puppet Company's Sigurd the Dragon Slayer
Young Sigurd has a proud heritage but has never learned to fear. So he sets out to find someone who will teach him.
Freehand Theatre's Who's Been Sitting in my Chair?
A delightful and playful interpretation of a well-known tale-with porridge and bears and one-two-three chairs.
Garlic Theatre's Billy Goats Gruff
This is the simple story of three hungry goats and a grumpy old troll, told with a gentle ecological message. Watch out for the dance of the goats, the flying troll and loads and loads of rubbish.
Indigo Moon Theatre's Alice and the White Rabbit
Join Alice on her magical adventure as she chases the White Rabbit back in time on a fantastic spiralling journey into Wonderland.
Kidgloves Puppets' The 3 Little Pigs and Other Tales
Come along and help chase Wilfred the Wolf away, watch the goats outwit the troll and join in with the singing at the Bear's house.
Lempen Puppet Theatre's The Am-A-Zing Thing
As I was walking down the beach, one bright and sunny day, I saw a great big wooden box, a-floating in the bay. I pulled it in and opened it up, and there to my surprise, I discovered a ...?...?...right before my eyes!
Le Petit Monde's Lapin Wants Breakfast
Tania is just back from Paris. In her suitcase she has brought back her tiny French garden where Lapin, a little French rabbit, lives who really, really wants his breakfast. But he will only eat ONE THING...what could it be?
Major Mustard's Travelling Show's The Ugly Duckling
Major Mustard is on tour with his musical 'Box of Delights' when he meets a sad and grumpy little duckling.
Mimika Theatre's Small Worlds
One day, one place, six interweaving stories. A non-verbal performance which takes place inside a unique and beautiful white canvas dome.
Mousetale Puppets' Oscar's Amazing Space Adventure
Oscar the mouse loves adventures, so when a mysterious object lands in the garden shed, he can't help investigating and, before long, he is caught up in one adventure that every child dreams about...
Objects Dart's Tom Tit Tot
Tom Tit Tot and the Gypsy Woman is based on two folk tales. The story is similar to "Rumpelstiltskin", but with some obvious differences.
The Puppet Lab's The Frog Princess
The Puppet Lab combines storytelling and puppetry in this show of warmth and humour, for audiences aged 3-7 years old and their families.
Sokobauno Puppet Company's The Greatest Travelling Circus Ever
Stroll up, stroll up and see the Great Shannaz and his band of remarkably talented invisible animals. Prepare to be amazed and delighted by tricks, turns and acrobatic stunts from this fabulous travelling troupe.
Storybox Theatre's The Fisherman
The ancient Grimm's tale of the folly of greed will delight and enthral children and adults alike.
Tortoise in a Nutshell's Twine
Twine isn't like any ordinary child, actually there doesn't seem to be anyone else like him in the world. Brought to life in a freak accident involving a mischievous cat and its favourite bit of twine, he's made of rope and lives with a band of storytellers keen to include him in the family.
The World Through Wooden Eyes' Two Little Pushkin Tales
The Tale of the Golden Fish: One day, whilst fishing, an old fisherman catches a very special fish. It was golden in colour and spoke.
The World Through Wooden Eyes' Snegurotchka
From the land of Baba Yaga and the little hut of chicken legs, 'Snegurotchka' or 'The Snow Maiden' is one of Russia's most popular stories known by countless children.
Yugen's The Water Kelpie of Loch Ness
Taken from our rich heritage of Scottish tales about the Loch Ness monster, or Water Kelpie, the most famous Scottish monster has its very own story to tell.
