Free puppet theatre patterns

(Not to be confused with toy theatre. If you’re looking for patterns for other puppet types, please use the menu to the right and select the ‘Free patterns’ category; you’ll find more lists there)

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I will be adding to this list as I find more patterns. Please note that these patterns come free courtesy of the credited people; please respect their wishes for creditation (if requested) if you publish the link elsewhere.

My instructions on building a shadow puppet screen
My instructions for making a puppet stand (for ease of taking photos/display, etc)
Doug Ledbetter’s PVC booth instructions
Fellowship of Christian Musicians presents instructions on metal tripod stands (similar to a booth)
Scriptone’s (user of Instructables) cardboard glove puppet stage
Children’s Ministry PVC and metal piping booth
Grey Seal Puppets (not a pattern, just a good insight into their staging - worth reading) describes their set
Play, Script and Song’s PVC booth
Play, Script and Song’s cardboard marionette stage
Infarrantly Creative’s ingenious method of turning an old bookcase into a booth

Why so few free patterns? Find the answer here. Read the article dispelling some myths about free patterns. Learn more about set design for puppetry.

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