Some problems refuse to be neatly solved. They shift, evolve, and resist traditional methods of resolution. These are sometimes known as "wicked problems."

Puppetry is a powerful, transformative art form, but what happens when it extends beyond the stage? Enter “applied puppetry”…

Drawing of a Hand holding a robot marionette

A heartwarming video “Imagine a Forest” by Reggio children. © Scuole e Nidi d'infanzia - Istituzione del Comune di Reggio Emilia e Reggio Children

Dr Olivia Karaolis, a special and inclusive education lecturer at the Sydney School of Education and Social Work at Sydney University has been researching how puppets could potentially provide autistic teens with a tool to communicate and much more.

WP Puppet Theatre hosted a performance of Wayang Kulit shadow puppet theatre at our June 7, 2024 Family Puppet Festival Day

Jeremiah Bartrum, artist, writer, consultant, and champion of LGBTQ2S+ communities, provides his summary of the 2022 Festival of Ideas theme “Celebration Puppets”

Stories are the salve of our time

A puppet infused art exhibit, inspired by, and in response to, the participant’s stories from View from the Inside: Courage Journey Workshops. Celebrating the universal challenge of being human.

Family Puppet Festival Day 2022 in photos!

Turkish shadow puppetry

A fun story.

Four puppet artists share how they use puppetry as a medium for Celebration - from the human endeavour to growing up or questioning the world we live in.

There are Puppet Museums all over the World and some are even open for virtual visits.

A VIEW participant shares his experience in the program - from the day the materials arrived on his doorstep to completion.

Volunteer Tam Godfrey shares how to make a simple sled kite!

Courage Journey is a phrase used by some of our participants for their exploration with puppetry in our wellness programs

Guest writer Jenna Pruner dives into the links between Puppets and Halloween