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Canterbury Festival Chicken Licken

Posted on October 25, 2019 by dnapuppetry

The classic show Chicken Licken performed by Adam Bennett was presented at a vintage original Spiegeltent in Canterbury as part of the Canterbury Festival 2019 “I really enjoyed performing in this amazing venue,” says Adam ” the people who helped … Continue reading →

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Kidz Field, Glastonbury Festival 2019

Posted on July 20, 2019 by dnapuppetry

This year DNA Puppetry took off to the ‘greatest show on earth’ once again with an all women family team of Glasto Goddesses! The Kidzfield celebrates 25 years this festival and in DNA Puppetry’s 25 year history, we have performed … Continue reading →

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Imaginary Leaps joins Small size Network

Posted on July 20, 2019 by dnapuppetry

Imaginary leaps is very proud to be accepted as a member of the international early years childrens theatre network Small Size! The Network is a member of ASSITEJ International, Childrens Theatre association Small Size was founded in 2005 with the … Continue reading →

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Chicken Licken returns to the UK for a Spring 2019 tour

Posted on March 26, 2019 by dnapuppetry

DNA Puppetry and Visual Theatre are presenting the timeless classic Chicken Licken in April 2019 in three lucky venues – Jacksons Lane in London, Norden Farm Centre for the Arts in Maidenhead and Square Chapel Centre for the Arts in … Continue reading →

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Cloud Child at Fringe World Perth, WA

Posted on February 5, 2019 by dnapuppetry

Last weekend Cloud Child flew into Perth to delight families with young children in the Sunset Verandah venue at Scarborough beach. Playing in a big top tent to a large audience, puppeteer Adam Bennett and circus performer Lynda Moylan told … Continue reading →

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Halloween 2018

Posted on December 6, 2018 by dnapuppetry

Halloween fabulous celebration in White gum Valley, Fremantle ,WA Continue reading →

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Tissue Play !

Posted on November 22, 2018 by dnapuppetry

Recently I returned to Como childrens centre in Perth, Western Australia to meet new children and run a series of workshops on ‘Tissue Play’. I was artist in residence here a few years ago and had a weekly opportunity to … Continue reading →

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Creating a Puppet Diva!

Posted on May 15, 2018 by dnapuppetry

ToyBox band at Fremantle Street Theatre festival, Western Australia 2018 Ive always wanted to make a simple ‘muppet’ lip sync style puppet to use for singing live and street theatre walkabouts. I love to sing and happiest to have the … Continue reading →

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DNA Puppetry at SHAC – Sustainable Housing for Artists Collective

Posted on April 24, 2018 by dnapuppetry

DNA puppetry/Imaginary Leaps has a new home at SHAC in Fremantle, Western Australia! Since moving in last year, we are really happy to be in a unique, world class facility for artists to live and work in a supportive co … Continue reading →

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Melbourne puppetry masterclass

Posted on March 22, 2018 by dnapuppetry

On Sunday March 18th 2018, Adam Bennett of DNA Puppetry and Visual Theatre conducted a day long masterclass on puppetry manipulation and performance technique. The venue was Siteworks in Brunswick, a newly opened facility which offers a great set of … Continue reading →