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Practical Guide to Puppetry

Practical Guide to Puppetry

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Puppetry has experienced a huge revival in recent years, with large-scale productions such as War Horse and The Lion King revitalizing age-old techniques and becoming a vital tool in theatrical storytelling. A Practical Guide to Puppetry offers a comprehensive overview of the art form, exploring established techniques and offering expert instruction on styles from shadow puppetry to group puppetry.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 26 September 2022
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd


Puppetry has experienced a remarkable resurgence in recent years, captivating audiences across theater, dance, and opera stages. Notable productions like War Horse and The Lion King have breathed new life into age-old techniques, appealing to new generations and enhancing the power of storytelling. Puppetry has evolved beyond a specialized art form and is now recognized as a vital tool in the arsenal of theatrical storytellers. A Practical Guide to Puppetry provides a comprehensive exploration of this versatile art form, covering established techniques and offering expert guidance on styles ranging from shadow puppetry to group puppetry. Each method is accompanied by practical and accessible exercises, suitable for individual practice, group workshops, or rehearsals.

With over eighty exercises designed for improvisation, training, designing, and directing puppetry, accompanied by 400 illustrations, this new book offers a comprehensive approach to puppeteering with objects, simple puppets, and puppets with mechanisms. Whether you are a seasoned puppeteer or a newcomer to the art form, A Practical Guide to Puppetry is a valuable resource that will deepen your understanding and skills in this captivating and dynamic medium.

Weight: 621g
Dimension: 246 x 189 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780719841019

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