Skipton Puppet Festival

12/12/2025

Don't miss this festive feast of puppetry and magic at Skipton Town Hall.

Tickets: https://skiptontownhall.co.uk/whats-on/reindeer/

The countdown begins ... who's ready for some Christmas magic? 🦌✨

Wise Owl Theatre Company brings Santa’s world to life, with stunning puppetry and spellbinding storytelling, creating a truly unforgettable Christmas experience.

https://skiptontownhall.co.uk/whats-on/reindeer/

21/10/2025

A big THANK YOU to everyone who joined us at the weekend!

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18/10/2025

TOMORROW at Skipton Puppet Festival✨

Hickory Dickory Dock from Garlic Theatre | 10:30am and 2:00pm
The Golden Goose | 11am
The Squabble from Lempen Puppet Theatre Company | 12:30pm and 4:00pm
Alice in Wonderland | 2:30pm

Plus...
⭐ Outdoor Theatre performances
⭐ 3D printed puppets and mechanisms from Noisy Oyster Filabods
⭐ Puppets, Plays and Story Days Puppet Shop
⭐ Prague Marionettes - puppet carving demonstrations
⭐ White Elephant Stall - giveaway table
⭐ The British Puppet and Model Theatre Guild Exhibition

🎟️Tickets and info https://skiptontownhall.co.uk/projects-partnerships/_skipton-international-puppet-festival/

17/10/2025

Tomorrow at Skipton Puppet Festival ✨

Punch and Judy Show | 10am
Alice in Wonderland | 11am
The Golden Goose | 2:30pm
At Sea from Life and Limb Puppets | 7:30pm

Plus...
⭐ Meet author Alison Henesey | 9am - 12pm
⭐ The British Puppet and Model Theatre Guild Exhibition
⭐ Noisy Oyster Filabods - 3D printed puppets and mechanisms by Nik Palmer
⭐ Puppets, Plays and Story Days Puppet Shop
⭐ White Elephant Stall - giveaway table for surplus or unwanted puppets and equipment
⭐ Prague Marionettes - puppet carving demonstrations

🎟️Tickets and info https://skiptontownhall.co.uk/projects-partnerships/_skipton-international-puppet-festival/

17/10/2025

We’re diving into the deep with this beautifully crafted from ‘At Sea’ by in association with

This uplifting tale of a sailor’s triumph over darkness is at the brilliant tomorrow (Sat 18th Oct at 7.30pm)

Head Puppet Maker: Marc Parret










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If you’re at the Festival say hello to our AD (she’ll be part of a Panel talking about international touring on Sat 18th)

15/10/2025

Be sure not to miss these over the Puppet Festival weekend - great for the whole family ✨

Paper Theatre - Alice in Wonderland
Saturday 18th October | 11am
Sunday 19th October | 2:30pm

'Professor Clive Chandler’s World Famous Punch' and Judy Show
Saturday 18th October | 10am
Sunday 19th October | 1pm

Toy Theatre - The Golden Goose
Saturday 18th October | 2:30pm
Sunday 19th October | 11am

Halloween Shadow Puppet Workshop with Rough Magic Theatre
Sunday 19th October | 10am - 1pm

No need to book, just drop in
https://skiptontownhall.co.uk/projects-partnerships/_skipton-international-puppet-festival/

14/10/2025

👐 The Squabble – A Gentle Puppet Show for Young Children
📅 Sunday 19th October 2025 | 🕧 12:30pm & 4:00pm
📍 Skipton Town Hall
🎟️ Tickets: £8.50

Local favourites Lempen Puppet Theatre Company return with The Squabble – a beautifully simple, sensory theatre experience for ages 3–7. Set in a sandpit, two expressive hands become characters in a story of friendship, conflict, and reconciliation.

Told without words, this gentle performance uses movement, music, and light to create a calming and imaginative space. After the show, children are invited to explore sensory activities that encourage sharing and peaceful play.

⏱️ Duration: 50 mins (35 min show + 15 min sensory play)
👶 Children under 2 go free if seated on a lap
🎫 Book now: skiptontownhall.co.uk/whats-on/the-squabble

13/10/2025

🌊 At Sea – A Magical Puppet Adventure
📅 Saturday 18th October 2025 | 🕢 7:30pm
📍 Skipton Town Hall
🎟️ Tickets: £9

Join Life and Limb Puppets for the UK premiere of At Sea, a visually stunning, non-verbal puppet show about a sailor’s journey to recover their lost Heart Compass.

With breathtaking projections, original music, and imaginative storytelling, this uplifting tale takes audiences deep beneath the waves – from coral reefs to sirens’ lairs and the belly of the beast.

🧒 Recommended for ages 6+
⏱️ Duration: 60 minutes
🎫 Book now: skiptontownhall.co.uk/whats-on/sipf-2025-at-sea

12/10/2025

🕰️ Hickory Dickory Dock - A Puppet Adventure for Families!
📅 Sunday 19th October 2025 | 🕥 10:30am and 2:00pm
📍 Skipton Town Hall
🎟️ Tickets: £9

Join Skipton favourites Garlic Theatre for a playful puppet show inspired by Craven Museum’s clock collection! When a magical Mouse Clock breaks, a brave little mouse escapes, setting off a chain of slapstick chaos involving Mrs Hickory, her cat Dickory, and a mysterious hug box…

👧 Recommended for ages 3–8
⏱️ Duration: 50 minutes
🎫 Book now: skiptontownhall.co.uk/whats-on/sipf-2025-hickory-dickory-dock

11/10/2025

🎭 Puppet Cabaret – A Night of Puppetry with Personality!
📅 Friday 17th October 2025 | 🕗 8:00pm
📍 Skipton Town Hall
🎟️ Tickets: £9

As part of the Skipton International Puppet Festival, this late-night cabaret brings together a brilliant mix of puppetry acts – from the surreal to the hilarious.
Featuring performances by:

⭐ Headstrung Puppets
⭐Tatwood Puppets
⭐Chaos Corner Puppets
⭐Thingumajig Theatre
⭐ Freddie Hayes

🎫 Book now: skiptontownhall.co.uk/whats-on/sipf-2025-puppet-cabaret

10/10/2025

🐵 Lemba – UK Premiere at Skipton Town Hall
📅 Thursday 16th October 2025 | 🕡 6:30pm
🎟️ Tickets: £9

Follow the journey of a young chimpanzee taken from her home and thrust into the world of internet fame. Through stunning puppetry and storytelling, Lemba explores themes of captivity, resilience, and hope. Presented by Ángeles de Trapo (Teatro de títeres) Theatre Company.

Family-friendly and recommended for ages 6+

Book now: skiptontownhall.co.uk/whats-on/sipf-2025-lemba

08/10/2025

Tickets still available 🎭