Rough Magic Theatre

26/06/2026

Did you know that 2026 is the UK National Year of Reading?

Next Week we will be visiting Oxford for "Alice's Day" with our "Jabberwocky!" Shadow Puppet Suitcase show based on the Lewis Carroll poem.

Read the blog to find out more about the history of Lewis Carroll's book: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and our newly refurbished Alice in Wonderland indoor show:

Did you know that 2026 is National Year of Reading in the UK? Next weekend I have been invited to perform “Jabberwocky!” for Alice’s Day (July 4th) by The Story Museum in Oxford. …

16/06/2026

http://puppetlady.blog/rough-magic-theatre-where-you-can-see-me/

Check out our "Where You Can See Me" Puppet Lady Blog page for full details of our upcoming performances including "Jabberwocky!" for Alice's Day (July 4th) in Oxford (organised by the Story Museum). 😸"Alice in Wonderland" will be at Tullie House, Carlisle at dates to be confirmed in August.

“Alice in Wonderland” 1 hour long indoor static show More info. & Tickets Saturday 20th June Performance times: 11.00am & 2pm CLICK HERE for tickets Tullie, Castle Street,Carlis…

21/03/2026

Today (21st March) is World Puppetry Day

I’ve written a new blog post about why puppetry matters — and what it can do that other artforms can’t.

From transformation and visual storytelling to giving people confidence and a voice, puppetry is a surprisingly powerful medium (and one that’s far more accessible than people often think).

If you’ve ever wondered what puppetry is for, or why it’s still relevant today, you might enjoy this.

(Top image: The DaSilva Marionette Circus Troupe, Middle Image: World Puppetry Day Image courtesy of UNIMA, Bottom Image: Rough Magic Theatre shadow puppetry school workshop)

Read more here:
https://puppetlady.blog/2026/03/21/what-puppetry-can-do-that-nothing-else-can/

09/02/2026

Why do creativity and the arts matter in education?

I’ve written a new blog post reflecting on this — drawing on my own background in arts education and my work in schools with puppetry, shadow theatre and visual storytelling.

For me, the arts aren’t an “extra”. They’re a vital part of how children build confidence, curiosity, and a real connection to learning.

If you’re a teacher, school, or just someone who cares about creativity in education, I hope this resonates.

👉 You can read the full post here: https://wp.me/p1p80v-15k

I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

25/01/2026

Revisiting early work is always revealing.

While tidying my workspace, I came across some shadow puppets from our very first Rough Magic Theatre show, The Tempest. Looking at them now, it’s fascinating to see how materials, jointing and technique shape what an audience ultimately experiences.

This short video shows the puppets behind the scenes, followed by the shadows in action — a reminder of how much transformation happens once light and movement are introduced.

I’ve written a short blog reflecting on this process and what I’ve learned along the way. You can read it here:
👉 https://wp.me/p1p80v-14Z

18/01/2026

🎭 Rough Magic Theatre have been performing and running workshops in schools, libraries, museums and other educational settings for over 25 years now and I have been recording my experiences as a puppet theatre professional in my "Puppet Lady" blog since 2011. The blog now has a back-catalogue of over 200 posts featuring a variety of topics.

✍️ I have collected together a select number of posts from over the years that I think will be of interest to those working in educational settings, which can now be accessed easily from a new "For Schools" page.

📖 Have fun exploring these posts and do get in touch if you'd like to have a chat about how we can provide entertainment and learning opportunities to fit your Science, Design and Technology, Literacy and other curriculum topics.

Enjoy!

This section brings together blog posts about school performances, workshops, curriculum-linked puppetry and reflections on working in education settings. Fairytales Shadow Puppets take shape More …

09/01/2026

Like many creatives, I sometimes struggle with imposter syndrome.

I’ve written a short year-in-review blog as a way of pausing, taking stock, and reminding myself that progress doesn’t always look shiny or finished.

If you fancy a gentle read — or a reminder that you’re doing better than you think — the blog is here 👇

https://puppetlady.blog/2026/01/09/happy-new-year-2025-in-review/

31/12/2025

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🎄While we're still in the 12 days of Christmas, why not enjoy some festive themed Faboo News episodes at www.faboonews.com

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