Tag Archives: crafts

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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Puppet making Workshops at Fairbridge Festival 2017

Posted on May 30, 2017 by dnapuppetry

Wonderful puppets were made by the children of Fairbridge this year, recycling and making simple rod puppets for play and story telling… Lots of imagination and lots of play with the ‘angry girlfriend’ and the ‘sad boyfriend’ puppets, amongst many … Continue reading →

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Tom Thumb creative development

Posted on October 15, 2015 by dnapuppetry

Adam Benneett has been coming up with staging, design and puppetry concepts for the next touring show Tom Thumb. Continue reading →

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Artist in Residence for the Song Room, West Australia

Posted on August 7, 2015 by dnapuppetry

Rachel writes from overseas, Ive recently completed another successful residency for the Song Room , an organisation which funds artists to lead workshops in low social economic area schools nationally. Working with the friendly staff and pupils of Belmay Primary, … Continue reading →

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Puppetry at Walker Art Gallery Liverpool

Posted on August 2, 2015 by dnapuppetry

Adam Bennett of DNA spent the day yesterday at the Walker Art Gallery with a mixed age group of children and adults making puppets and then having fun learning how to perform with them. Here are some photos of their … Continue reading →

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“One of the best performances for their age”

Posted on February 28, 2013 by dnapuppetry

Assistant Director, Shakera, collects thoughts from herself and the audience before and after the much anticipated Cloud Child preview, at Horse & Bamboo Theatre’s performance space, The Boo. Sunday 27th January arrives and myself and the Company are, like any … Continue reading →

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Fremantle Festival Parade 2012

Posted on October 21, 2012 by dnapuppetry

After last years award winning entry in Fremantle Festival Parade, Rachel is once again making an underwater inspired entry with Samson School Creative Club in Fremantle, Western Australia. The overall design is inspired by Rachels recent visit to the UNIMA … Continue reading →