PUPPETRY COMPANY IN THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND

A bit about Animate

We're an emerging puppetry theatre company based in Winchester that create striking and imaginative theatre experiences for all ages. Our workshops and community events make puppetry accessible for everyone. Animate is a registered CIC.

Latest News

Learn more about our latest projects and news.

Steam Event 2025

We were absolutely thrilled to be a part of this year's ACS Partnership Steam event!

Workshop at LMS

We returned to Lytchett Minister Sixth Form to host an all day 'Introduction-to-Puppetry' workshop!

Hatfair Debut

We debuted our walkabout act 'Bella' at Winchester's Hatfair this summer!

Collaborate with us

We believe in the power of collaboration and are always on the lookout for new partnerships. Together, we can explore innovative ideas, push boundaries, and bring unique projects to life. If you're interested in collaborating or have an idea for a project, we would love to hear from you!

"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