Stories, songs and nonsense performed by Uncle Tacko! and Boy Gacko |
Poppets Puppets were formed in 1998 by Tony Lidington & Gary Bridgens. Tony and Gary have worked together for over 15 years with the nationally-renowned Pierrotters the last remaining professional seaside Pierrot troupe in Britain. |
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Tony is an experienced performer and director, having worked for Opera North, Major Road, Mind the Gap, Open Hand, Bradford Festival, Walk the Plank, Whitewood & Fleming, The Liverpool Everyman, Blaize and many more. He has most recently played Grimaldi in the Radio 4 commissioned play - ‘The Life and Times of Joseph Grimaldi’ to great critical acclaim. |
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Gary is an accomplished performer and has worked as a production technician and showman with leading companies such as Welfare State International, Cirque du Soleil, Sydney Opera House, The Ashton Contemporary Theatre, Spitting Image, Blaize and Walk the Plank. |
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| Poppets Puppets have played to many thousands of children at festivals such as Sidmouth International Folk Festival and Bradford Festival. Shakespeare’s Globe – as part of Shakespeares birthday celebrations. Llangollen International Eisteddfod. Seaside's such as Morecambe, Filey, Whitby and Margate, Eureka! The Museum for Children and other corporate and community events. |
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Poppets Puppets Perform
Punch & Judy
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Poppets Puppets perform
Dancing Gruchos |
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Poppets Puppets are members of Equity, have Public Liability Insurance and are CRB checked.
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