What is a puppet show?
AKA What is puppetry?
A puppet show is a performance in which the main action on stage is done by puppets: inanimate objects brought to life. These puppets are manipulated by puppeteers, who can be either seen or unseen on stage during the show.
Puppet shows can range from children’s performances (with learning themes, as teaching aids, or simply as a way of exploring the imagination), to adult and R-rated performances, comedy and improvisation. They can include any number of storylines, puppet types, themes or ideas.
In today’s multimedia world, puppet shows can also extend to animatronics, which are often used in museum or themepark settings, as well as being on stage or outdoors.
The great thing about creating a puppet show is that it can be limitless in terms of what you do and how you do it! Want to know more: check out the article on ‘why use puppets?‘
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