"From our initial meeting, I knew that Stephen and Lucas were going to provide a carefully prepared, well-planned, and highly skilled workshop for our students and my expectations were surpassed. Bringing their knowledge and skills of puppetry from the West End and beyond, our BA Acting students were challenged, inspired, and left wanting to engage with more puppetry and object manipulation. The workshops give students the tools to explore puppetry further and prepare them for auditions that require puppetry in the future, but also offer the rigour, physical discipline, and storytelling that is required for any actor. I am amazed with what the students were able to create in three days of workshops and the skills that they continue to use since" ​​Ben Buratta - Course Leader BA Acting (Collaborative and Devised Theatre), Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

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“Thanks so much, it was such a great workshop. So informative and fun at the same time! The students are still buzzing about it. Both Stephen and Lucas were so engaging and supportive of the students. We had lots of shouts of ‘best workshop I have ever done’. It was inspiring and so thought provoking. Especially the time you took to give advice and support with regards to the Q&A too” Natalie Midworth, Head of Drama, Lytchett Minster Sixth Form

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“Thank you to Stephen and Animate for delivering a thoroughly engaging and enjoyable community workshop during our Children’s Festival. Extremely professional from planning to delivery, and able to adapt quickly to a brand new group with participants who had never met before. I hope you are able to deliver more workshops with the West End Centre in the future, and would highly recommend Animate for community workshops” Alana Long, Community Programmes Manager at the West End Centre

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“Thank you for the wonderful day you did with the Year 4 girls. The students at High March had an amazing time at the workshop, learning puppetry skills and teamwork through creative games and challenges. Huge thanks to the Animate team for such a fun and enriching experience. We can’t wait to have them back again” Sophie Leigh-Barcley, Head of Drama, High March School

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"I thought it was great! It introduced the students to the world of puppetry beautifully, including it's professional and work-based context. It was exciting, fun, and engaging" Rebecca Mutimer, The Burgate School

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“We all enjoyed the day and learning how to use the puppets to tell stories. The skills of collaboration and teamwork were emphasised throughout the day, which our next exam needs. The course leaders were both inspiring and supportive of the students and their needs/abilities. I highly recommend Animate and the work that they do” Louise Dee, Heads of Arts, Bluecoat Beechdale

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“Everyone at Studio Theatre had a marvellous time and very much appreciated your expertise and encouragement. I love that it worked equally well across the age ranges and different levels of ability” - Lesley, community workshop participant, Studio Theatre Salisbury​

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"Animate Puppet Co. came to St Swithun’s School to deliver a series of workshops aimed to 11 -12 years old. The girls loved every minute of it. Stephen & Lucas delivered well planned sessions which engaged our students with puppetry and object manipulation; to the extent that we have now prepared a project using their techniques" Pepe Gudiño Resendiz – Head of Drama at St Swithun’s School, Winchester

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"Thanks SO much for the workshop... it's always good but it was even better this year with all the added extra bits! A really valuable experience for the students!" Ruth Oldroyd - Head of Performing Arts, Peter Symonds College

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"I had an incredible experience at Animate Puppet Co and Parker Puppetry’s workshop! From the moment I walked in, it was clear that this is a space where creativity and fun come to life. The atmosphere was welcoming, playful, and inclusive, making it the perfect environment to learn and expand my knowledge of puppeteering. The facilitators were not only knowledgeable but also passionate about sharing their craft, and they made sure everyone, no matter their experience level, feel involved and inspired.  The hands-on approach to learning was fantastic, and I loved how each session was a mix of playfulness and valuable technique. The variety of puppets, styles, and approaches to performance opened my eyes to how diverse and exciting the world of puppeteering can be. I walked away feeling more connected to a wonderful community, and full of new ideas to try out in my own work. If you're looking to dive into puppetry in a fun, supportive, and inclusive environment, a Animate Puppet Co and Parker Puppetry workshop is the place to be" Morgan Ellis, actor​​​​​​​​