Puppetry, theatre, music and magic
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Archive
Browse through our previous retired work below...
Esteemed velvet-clad proprietor Horatio the Hare and his ‘Cabaret of Curiosities’ is on the brink of ruin! With no performers left to take the stage, there’s nothing left to do but hold open auditions to find fresh talent… But a dark cloud hangs over his travelling cabaret, with his new potential stars seemingly vanishing one by one...could there be something more sinister going on?
Join Horatio and his mysterious brother Count Ocular for a cabaret unlike you’ve ever seen before; a gothic vaudeville extravaganza of bizarre delights for adults and teenagers with live music. Expect raucous puppetry with oversized opera singers, squid tamers, plant hypnotists and just possibly…gruesome puppet murder!
"Great fun and there was never a dull moment. Loved it, what a great night!"
The Crack Magazine
The Squid and the Sea
What happens when you’re on holiday and a mischievous cephalopod washes up on the beach? ‘The Squid and the Sea’ will take you from eating calamari on the sands, to discovering hidden wonders of the ocean depths. Featuring a unique 16-foot giant squid puppet made by Judith Hope, music by Hannabiell Sanders, and direction from Kathleen Yore, Tatwood Puppets' interactive, tentacle-filled clown and movement piece is sure to make a big splash at your next event.
They’re all around us but we cannot see them. Come and discover the extraordinary world of microbes – the invisible organisms that shape our planet.
Join your larger-than-life tour guide Brenda and friendly and forgetful lab assistant Charles as they unearth miniature monsters and curious creatures in hidden worlds much closer than you might think.
A visual theatre experience for both adults and children that features puppetry, shadow theatre and an original score, Microbodyssey is an unforgettable journey into the microscope that makes science captivating and fun.
Praise for Microbodyssey:
★★★★
"Accessible and entertaining"
The Wee Review
"Highly recommended!"
Primary Times Edinburgh
Apterous: The Flightless Dragon
A touching marionette and shadow fantasy for all ages with an original score
A tale of companionship, tough decisions and freedom, Apterous: The Flightless Dragon entrances children through beautiful visuals and touches the hearts of adults with it's truthful themes. Featuring a visceral original score, unique marionettes and beautiful shadow puppetry, Tatwood Puppets transports you to a land of giants and dragons where human relationships are exposed.
Klezmer Monster Circus
A interactive dancing mushroom man accompanied by live klezmer music
A marching walkabout like no other! A surreal mushroom man follows a trio of mysterious klezmer musicians on their nomadic travels, inviting passers by to join in with his epic dance moves wisdom.