Welcome to Norwich Puppet Theatre. We are a professional company, community outreach organisation and a venue based in Norwich. And you guessed it – we’re all about puppetry! We are dedicated to championing the special art form of puppetry through magical theatrical experiences and creative skills sessions for everyone.

Spooky Stories and Tales of Terror
30 November & 1 December
Story-reading evening for grown-ups with Naomi from Inanna’s Magical Gifts Shop on St Andrew’s Hill, Norwich

Santa's Grotto
From 2 December
A Santa’s Grotto unlike any other.
A wonderful experience for children aged 2+ to bring the magic of Christmas alive.

Jack and the Beanstalk
9 - 31 December
Just what is at the top of the beanstalk? – A magical pantomime, that’s what!

Christmas Fayre
10 December
Come and join us for our magical winter market full of unique gifts and tasty treats from local artists.

ReWork: Christmas
15 December
ReWork presents a night festive bangers to fill your proverbial stockings with.

Snow White and the Seven Inches
18 - 20 January
Mirror, Mirror on the wall… adult pantomime comes to Norwich Puppet Theatre! Join Snow White and a hilarious cast for a night of filthy fairy tale fun!

The Electro Impro Show
27 January
Dogface Improv bring us a night of improvised comedy with a twist

Snapdragon Cabaret presents ‘Hot and Bothered Cabaret’
9 February
An alluring burlesque, drag and comedy show too firey to resist!

Old McDonald and the Three Pigs Plus
18 February
Join the kind farmer and all of their animal friends in helping the little pigs build homes of their own, but beware, the big bad Wolf is on the prowl…

Little Red Riding Hood and Friends
18 February
Little Red Riding Hood’s friend arrives to tell us the story but has a problem, there are no pages in the book! Leave tradition behind in this fast, funny show that uses lots of slapstick and child participation.

Mischief and Mystery In Moominvalley
20 & 21 February
Magical puppetry, an ingenious pop up book set, original music and interactive play will delight young audiences. Expect snow, surprises and plenty of Moomin mischief.

Seedheart
22 February
Our journey begins as Grey finds themself trapped inside a jar. They try to remember how they got there and how they could be free…

Dogs Don't Do Ballet
23 February
Biff is no ordinary dog. Biff likes moonlight and music and walking on his tiptoes. You see, Biff doesn’t think he’s a dog, Biff thinks he’s a ballerina, which is all very well… But dogs don’t do ballet – do they?

The Little Prince
25 February
Using mesmerising puppetry and beautiful songs, the boy who fell to earth teaches his friend the Aviator about love, life and real happiness in this adaptation of one of the best-selling children’s books of all time.

The Enfield Poltergeist
7 March
Based on the true events of the infamous Enfield poltergeist case, this is a journey of redemption, and the chance to lay old ghosts to rest.

The Three Billy Goats Gruff
2 April
The simple story of three hungry goats and a grumpy old troll, told with a gentle ecological message. Watch out for the dance of the goats, the flying troll and loads and loads of rubbish. Garlic Theatre create a magical world, with puppets, live music, storytelling and singing.

Little Bo Peep
5 April
Watch your favourite nursery rhymes come to life before your eyes in Sea Legs Puppet Theatre’s fabulous show, especially created for little peeps and their families. Featuring magnificent puppets, fantastic scenery and of course lots of music and singing.

The Treetop Restaurant
7 April
Visit Emma’s woodland restaurant where all the animals come for lunch. A show with puppetry, magical shadow puppetry, gentle clowning and joining in.

Cardboard Carnival
10 April
Trunk, Tail, Ears or Wings? – Carnival creates itself from all sorts of things! This is “Carnival of the Animals” but not as we know it.

Moonsmile
12 April
Every bit as magical as it sounds, Moonsmile combines movement, music and puppetry to prove that friendships can be anywhere!

Cilla & The Swinging 60s
24 May
Cilla & The Swinging 60s is a highly entertaining show, stylishly celebrating the life and music of the legendary Cilla Black.

Stel & Wes: Fight the Flood
Our Supporters









D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust
Ellerdale Trust
Martin Laing Trust
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