The Canalside Puppet Making Course, London 2026
April – June 2026 | Apply by 31 March 2026 | Early Bird £550 before 25 December 2025
Led by British UNIMA Committee Member and Award-Winning Puppeteer Fagner Gastaldon of PuppetSoup
We’re delighted to celebrate the work of our British UNIMA Committee Member, Fagner Gastaldon, who will be hosting The Canalside Puppet Making Course London 2026 — a truly unique Teatro Lambe Lambe puppetry experience presented in partnership with the Puppet Theatre Barge.
Fagner, Director of PuppetSoup, is one of the UK’s leading specialists in Teatro Lambe Lambe and an award-winning puppeteer originally from Brazil. With over twenty years of experience performing and teaching this art form, Fagner holds an Honours Degree in Puppetry from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London, where he now teaches up to postgraduate level.
This exceptional course offers the rare chance to explore the magical world of miniature theatre with a true master of the craft.
Workshop Details
The CanalsidE Puppet Making Course London 2026
A unique Teatro Lambe Lambe puppetry course in London.
In partnership with The Puppet Theatre Barge and hosted both at PuppetSoup’s Canalside Puppet Making Workshops and on the iconic Barge itself!
Join us on a fascinating journey of puppetry exploration and learn how to build and perform a fully working Teatro Lambe Lambe from your own design.
From April to June 2026 – £590
Book before Christmas and receive the early bird discount at £550!
(This course and all of our courses can also be purchased as a gift.)
About the Course
Learn the Brazilian art of Teatro Lambe Lambe puppetry with the UK’s leading specialist, Fagner Gastaldon of PuppetSoup, in this unique canalside course.
Join puppeteer and theatre maker Fagner Gastaldon for a very special in-person Teatro Lambe Lambe course in London, presented in partnership with the iconic Puppet Theatre Barge.
This unique training experience offers you the chance to explore the magical world of miniature theatre — learning how to design, build and perform your own Teatro Lambe Lambe show.
Across a series of creative weekends and guided sessions, you’ll be supported in developing your ideas from concept to final performance both at our dedicated canalside puppet-making studios and on the Puppet Theatre Barge.
“Described by artist Álvaro Apocalypse as ‘A última grande invenção do teatro de animação no mundo,’ or ‘The last great invention of animation theatre in the world,’ Teatro Lambe Lambe is a form of puppetry that takes place inside a confined but easily transportable space, usually a box placed on a tripod that one spectator views at a time.”
Teatro Lambe Lambe is a Brazilian puppetry form that Fagner specialises in performing and teaching. Having been part of this movement from its early days in Brazil, he brings a wealth of authentic insight and expertise to his teaching.
Course Schedule
Friday 24th April (Evening)
Introductory session at the Puppet Theatre Barge
Meet your fellow students, learn about the history and artistry of Lambe Lambe Theatre, and step aboard one of London’s most charming floating venues.
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th April, 11am–5pm
Weekend Intensive at PuppetSoup’s Canalside Puppet Making Studio
Dive into the creative process with practical sessions on puppet design, miniature theatre construction, storytelling, sound, and light.
May Sessions (choose Saturday or Sunday)
2nd or 3rd May | 9th or 10th May | 16th or 17th May – 11am–5pm
Students will also attend a group visit to see a performance at the Puppet Theatre Barge, gaining inspiration from professional puppeteers working in this distinctive venue.
June Sessions
6th or 7th June – 11am–5pm
Saturday 13th June (All students) – Dress Rehearsal at PuppetSoup Studio
Sunday 14th June (All students) – A Lambe Lambe Day at The Puppet Theatre Barge!
Be part of a special day of performances and final student presentations aboard the Puppet Theatre Barge — performing your own Teatro Lambe Lambe show to invited friends, family, and fellow enthusiasts.
What You’ll Learn
You will receive expert tutoring in all aspects of Teatro Lambe Lambe, including:
Designing and building your own miniature theatre
Puppet design, construction, and mechanisms
Set and prop creation
Staging, sound, and lighting techniques
Performance and storytelling for miniature theatre
You’ll work towards completing your own Lambe Lambe theatre, puppets, and show ready to perform publicly.
This is a mixed-level in-person course for adults (18+), suitable for both complete beginners and experienced puppet makers. All teaching takes place in a relaxed and creative studio environment with access to tools, materials, and demonstrations.
Booking Information
📅 Dates: April – June 2026
💷 Fee: £590
🎁 Early Bird: £550 if booked before 25 December 2025
Apply by: 31 March 2026
📍 Locations: PuppetSoup’s Canalside Studio & The Puppet Theatre Barge, London
📧 Enquiries & Booking: info@puppetsoup.com
Numbers are strictly limited to ensure personal tuition and guidance. Don’t miss this chance to learn from a true expert and join the growing Teatro Lambe Lambe community in the UK.