Puppetry

<p><b>From the creator of some of the world's most iconic puppetry shows comes this National Theatre Backstage Guide to the craft. <br></b><br>With a focus on the processes within each stage of creation and the key roles involved, the book offers insights into:<br><br> the benefits of using puppetry in your performance;<br><br> how to research and design your puppets;<br><br> how to perform with a puppet, from the technical considerations to character acting;<br><br> how to maintain your puppet and even repair it during a production;<br><br> how to pursue a career in puppetry<br><br>Drawing on both his experience working at the National Theatre on productions such as War Horse and Pinocchio, the author supplements his own know-how with contributions from other notable figures in puppetry, such as Fred Davis, Daisy Beattie, Audrey Brisson and Sarah Wright.<br><br>Photos of puppets, from prototypes to final designs, are included.<br><br>This is a unique opportunity to learn the principles of puppetry from someone who has worked extensively in the field across theatre, musicals, opera and dance.</p>