Puppetry
Raymond Boyce - Design for Living
Designer Raymond Boyce made a huge contribution to ballet, opera, puppetry and straight drama after he first came to New Zealand in 1953. In 2015, Peter Mechen talked to Raymond and others who worked… Audio
India's Living Treasure - Master puppeteer with global message
For 50 years he's travelled to the remotest areas of rural India, now he's gone global. An International Indian Puppeteer and his touring theatre company use simple handmade puppets to bring serious… Audio
India's Living Treasure - Master puppeteer with global message
International Indian Puppeteer Mahipat Kavi and his touring theatre company use puppets to bring serious messages to life on social issues such as AIDS, family planning and the environment, they… Audio, Gallery
Ancient puppetry revitalised with a twist
Māori artists and performers will be showcasing ngā karetao at a national puppet festival as part of efforts to revitalise the ancient art form.
Ronnie Burkett: Canadian Puppeteer
Canadian puppeteer performing his show The Daisy Theatre at the Auckland International Cabaret Season this week, Audio
Beyond Punch and Judy
Little Dog Barking Theatre, directed by Peter Wilson, creates endearing tales for children using puppetry and clever props. Spectrum's Jack Perkins drops in on a rehearsal of 'Guji Guji' by acclaimed… Audio
A Silent Odyssey
Homer's Odyssey without words - with The Paper Cinema's artistic director and puppeteer Nicholas Rawling. Audio
Peter Wilson: death puppetry
Founder and director of theatre company Little Dog Barking, whose production of Duck, Death and the Tulip, won an Outstanding Theatre award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Audio
Craig Shemin
Muppet historian and President of the Jim Henson Legacy on the creator of the iconic children's television puppets. Audio