Theatre

Bristol Festival of Puppetry

Date: Friday, Sep 1 2017 - Sunday, Sep 10 2017
Venue: Tobacco Factory Theatres
Artists
Stephen Mottram, Barnaby Dixon, Rouge28 Theatre, Tessa Bide, Theatre-Rites

Biennial celebration of all things animated. Tobacco Factory Theatres is home to the live programme of events, including shows, workshops, talks and films, as well as the much-loved parade and Smoking Puppet Cabaret. Animated film screenings will take place at the Watershed.

Performers include Barnaby Dixon, Stephen Mottram, Tessa Bide (pictured), Rouge28 and Theatre-Rites.

Read our preview here and check the Film section for the various individual film-related events.

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Various times and ticket prices. For more info, visit www.bristolfestivalofpuppetry.org/events

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