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  ABOUT US  

We're an emerging puppetry theatre company based in Winchester that create striking and imaginative theatre experiences. Our 'Introduction to Puppetry' workshops and community events open up puppetry to all ages. Animate is a registered CIC.

"Animate are one of the most exciting new puppet companies to emerge in recent years. Their skill and ability is of the highest quality. We are proud to support them in developing their new work and cannot recommend them highly enough"​

 

Mary Swan, Artistic Director & CEO, Proteus

RECENT NEWS

Discover more about our latest adventures!

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Workshop at British American Drama Academy

We started 2026 by hosting one of our 'Introduction to Puppetry' workshops at The British American Drama Academy. Click on the button below to watch a video of this workshop.

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Steam '25: an ACS Event

We were absolutely thrilled to be a part of ACS Partnership's event 'Steam 25' at Thorpe Park. We took our walkabout act 'Bella' and hosted an all day drop in puppetry workshop. Click on the button below to learn more about this event.

Outdoor Arts UK Membership

Animate is now a member of Outdoor Arts UK with our walkabout act 'Bella'. OAUK celebrates the amazing work, talent and achievements of the individuals, companies and organisations working in the Outdoor Arts Sector. 

Workshop at Lytchett Minster School

We recently returned to Lytchett Minister Sixth Form to host another all day 'Introduction-to-Puppetry' workshop. Visits to LMS are always a highlight of our workshop calendar! Click on the button below to watch a video of how our day went.

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Our brand new walkabout act 'Bella'

We debuted our first production in the summer of 2025 at Winchester's renowned arts festival 'Hatfair' - a brand new walkabout act called 'Bella'. Click on the button below to learn more about her!

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