Bringing Things to Life
What happens when we give things life?
About the Workshop
What makes a piece of fabric breathe? How can a wooden object think? Why do audiences care about something that isn’t alive?
Playing with Puppets explores the playful principles of bringing objects to life. Drawing on traditions of contemporary puppetry, physical theatre and ensemble performance, participants investigate focus, breath, rhythm and shared imagination to discover how simple objects can become compelling theatrical characters.
Suitable for performers, educators and theatre makers, this workshop celebrates the extraordinary storytelling potential hidden within everyday objects.
Who Is It For?
Actors, performers, theatre makers, teachers, educators, early career artists.
What We Explore
– Explore the fundamental principles of puppetry and object animation.
– Learn techniques for creating believable movement and character.
– Develop ensemble awareness through shared manipulation.
– Understand focus, breath and rhythm as tools for animation.
– Experiment with transforming everyday objects into theatrical characters.
– Leave with practical exercises to continue exploring puppetry in creative practice.
