Celebration of Marionettes on the Little Angel Theatre Bridges
Saturday 26 July 2025
6.30-8pm
Little Angel Theatre, 14 Dagmar Passage, London N1 2DN
🎟 Entry by donation

Join us for an evening celebrating the rich heritage and enduring magic of marionette puppetry in the UK. Discover the unique history of Little Angel Theatre, home to the country’s only long-string double bridge—a remarkable piece of engineering purpose-built for marionette performance.

Explore the artistry behind Lyndie Wright’s painted backdrops and John Wright’s exquisite marionettes that have brought stories to life on these iconic bridges for generations. You’ll learn how the bridges work, see the flying backcloths in action, and enjoy live demonstrations of marionette performance.

The evening features talks from:

⭐️ Sarah Wright, Director of the Curious School of Puppetry and acclaimed puppeteer, reflecting on her experiences and the vital importance of marionette craft today.

⭐️ Oliver Hymans, Associate Director of Little Angel Theatre, who will share insights into the current endangered state of marionette puppetry in the UK and outline LAT’s plans to secure its future.

Come and celebrate this extraordinary art form—and help keep the bridges alive for the next generation of makers and audiences.