Learn how to harness the power of puppets in this interesting workshop and talk by puppeteer and puppet-maker, Kylie Penn from The Magic Play House, and her puppeteer friends. Puppets inspire trust, stimulate imagination, encourage creative play and aid discovery, and can be used in so many ways in a learning situation. Come and find out more, and learn how to make your puppet come to life with Kylie’s help.

The workshop will focus on bringing a puppet to life and is perfect for educators, play therapists and performers.

The talk will look at the different performance techniques used by puppeteers as well as Kylie sharing her favourite puppet moments from puppeteers around the world. This focuses on the exquisite art of puppetry and is a great opportunity for creatives and puppet admirers to get  inspired and meet some like minded people.

 

Practical Information

7.30pm - Workshop & Drinks

Feel free to bring along your own puppet to show off and work with. Otherwise, Kylie will have some friends there to play with.

This event is designed for adults and high school students. 

 

Our Sponsors

Puppet Power has been made possible with generous support from The Magic Play House, BOI Whangaroa Community Board and the Turner Centre.

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MORPH! Puppet Festival

This event is part of the first MORPH! Puppet Festival, taking place in Kerikeri from the 6^th to 10^th of July. We’re excited to bring you Shadow Worlds, Poetry by Giants, The Magical Midnight Adventure, Hipstamatics, Kylie & Friends Puppet Power, Company of Giants Workshop, Magic in the Bush Workshop and The Magnificent World of Morph! Find out about all our awesome events through iTicket or at morphpuppetfestival.com and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates.