History of puppetry in Britain
In Britain we have evidence of puppet performance dating dating back over 600 years. Nobody knows when the first puppet shows were performed in Britain although the Romans …
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Puppet resources in the Theatre and Performance collections
Details of puppets and puppetry resources and archives held by the V&A Theatre and Performance Department.
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Animation Resident: Jo Lawrence
Jo Lawrence was Animation Resident at the V&A, Summer 2008.
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Marionettes
In the 19th century, English marionette (string puppet) troupes were world-famous and popular with adults and children alike. Troupes toured the country in the UK and abroa…
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Star Wars Craft Book
Give in to the power of the crafty side.... featuring Chewbacca Sock Puppets (see image, left). Ewok Flower Vases. AT-AT Herb Gardens. With The Star W…
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Fri 19 February 2010–Tue 31 December 2013
TOUR: Take a guided tour of the V&A's exciting theatre and performance collections, including rock & pop posters, theatre and ballet costumes, puppets, stage sets and more! See new costumes from the Lion King now on display.
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