A handheld tree frog puppet made for an R & D project.
The head moves side to side using the body lever at the rear of the frog. The mouth opens via a trigger built into its belly. Pull the trigger all the way back and the tongue flicks out.!
4 new design puppets for the garden scene in the Show Globe.
The puppet mechanisms are built on to loose tea strainers.
Barty was created for promenade street performances.
It is a fully remote control car and badger. The head turns, mouth opens, car drives and steers, and has working lights etc. The body of the badger contains a speaker and a microphone so the operator can voice and animate while hearing any interaction with the audience.
Early days of the build.
He was also created to pack away neatly and safely for easy transportation.
The Show Globe. 1 large and 1 small butterfly puppet. The large is operated via a sprung trigger in the belly of the butterfly. the small is operated via a ‘tea strainer’ handle that is squeezed.
The Show Globe
The Show Globe
The Show Globe
The Show Globe
Strangeface Theatre Company. These were based on the creations of early film maker Georges Méliès, specifically ‘A trip To The Moon’.
Theatre Royal, Margate. Hand-held puppet.
Theatre Royal, Margate.
Theatre Royal, Margate.
Theatre Royal, Margate. A series of interchangeable heads and costumes for different characters. These puppets were held aloft on body packs and operated from below and behind.
Theatre Royal, Margate.
Theatre Royal, Margate.
Theatre Royal, Margate.
Theatre Royal, Margate.
Common Ground Film Project
Common Ground Film Project
Theatre Royal, Margate.