Online Learning

Please see the menu below for our current digital programme of online learning and school workshops.

Each programme contains online videos and downloadable worksheets to help complete a puppetry-based project with your class.

Our packages are focussed on different types of puppetry (for example rod, marionettes, or shadow play) or they are inspired by one of our shows.

Most of our digital schools packages include a making project, each one has different options for basic decorating materials. Many require recycled materials. You can source your own materials or we can deliver them directly to your school for a small additional fee. Please see our schools programme for price information.

We are currently developing our online learning school workshops. If you have any ideas or questions about working with the Theatre, please get in touch with our team. Our Creative Engagement work from the office part-time, so email is the best way to contact us.

Schools Programme

Email our team

Rod Marionette Puppet Making

Create individual puppet characters with your class, with the help of our professional workshop team.

This package includes:

A step by step guide for making rod marionette puppets
Tips for performing with your puppets
Design and evaluation worksheets
Support from our Creative Engagement team throughout the half term, including advice and ideas for how to use our resources

Optional Extras (additional costs apply):

A pack of materials for a class of 30 to make the basic puppet shape
We can also loan our box of decorating materials – this offer is only available to schools in Norwich and the immediately surrounding area

KS1 & KS2

At least 4 hours worth of lesson time

You will have access to the online learning resources for a whole half term to go through them in your own time.

Literacy – make characters from current book/story
History – make Vikings, Romans, and important people
D & T – materials, planning, making & evaluating

A short haired puppeteer is holding a small model of a dinosaur, in front of a light, so that it casts a shadow onto a white screen. She looks like she is mid performance, with her left hand pointing towards something imagined.

A hand is holding a basic cut out of a fish. In the background is various craft materials; sheets of coloured plastic, masking tape, scissors etc. The shadow of the fish is projected onto a white wall that is furthest in the background.

A puppeteer, with short, dark hair, lays on her front in front of a bright light. She is wearing all black. She is holding a plastic tub, one that might have had grapes or strawberries in, in front of her face. The shadow of her hands, head, and the plastic tub can be seen behind her.

Introduction to Shadow Puppetry

An introduction to the wonderful art form of shadow puppetry. Learn the science behind shadows and make your own shadow puppets with the help of our professional puppeteer and workshop leader Zannie.

This package includes:

Worksheets, including activity ideas and suggested materials lists
Support from our Creative Engagement team throughout the half term, including advice and ideas for how to use our resources
Introduction to shadow puppetry videos:
- Exploration of material properties
- Tips for creating your own shadow landscapes
- A guide to making your own shadow puppets

Optional Extras (additional costs apply):

A ready-made pack of recycled materials to make shadow puppets and shadow scenes with
Loan of our torches and shadow screens (enough for a class of 30 to share in small groups)

KS1 & KS2

At least 4 hours worth of lesson time

You will have access to the resources for a whole half term to go through them in your own time.