Exclusive UNIMA Members’ Weekend Offer – Save 20% on Puppetry with Tessa Bide
Bringing Objects to Life – 20–21 Sept 2025, Bristol
UNIMA members — we have something special for you!
This September, our friends at Tiny and Tall Productions invite you to a magical, hands-on weekend of puppetry led by acclaimed puppeteer and director Tessa Bide.
Over two immersive days, you’ll learn:
🎯 Object manipulation techniques
🎭 Bunraku-style puppetry
🎤 Puppet lip syncing
✂️ Simple puppet-making
🎪 Large-scale puppetry with handcrafted creations by Paper Jungle and artist Isabel Lyster
📅 When: Saturday 20 – Sunday 21 September 2025
📍 Where: Redcatch Community Garden, Knowle, Bristol
🎟 Ages: 16+
🚗 Parking: Free onsite
Tessa has over 15 years of puppetry experience, including work with Little Angel Theatre, Blind Summit (London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony), and as Puppetry Director of War Horse. She is the founder of Tiny and Tall Productions, an award-winning intergenerational theatre company based in Bristol.
“It was so varied — not a moment passed without learning something new.”
“A brilliant experience for performers, makers and anyone in between.”
Spaces are limited — claim your spot and bring your puppetry skills to life!
🔒 UNIMA members automatically see the offer below. Upgrade your membership to view the weekend discount code and booking instructions.