Puppetry

<JATS1:p>From the creator of some of the world's most iconic puppetry shows comes this National Theatre Backstage Guide to the craft.With a focus on the processes within each stage of creation and the key roles involved, the book offers insights into:</JATS1:p> <JATS1:p>the benefits of using puppetry in your performance;</JATS1:p> <JATS1:p>how to research and design your puppets;</JATS1:p> <JATS1:p>how to perform with a puppet, from the technical considerations to character acting;</JATS1:p> <JATS1:p>how to maintain your puppet and even repair it during a production;</JATS1:p> <JATS1:p>how to pursue a career in puppetry</JATS1:p> <JATS1:p>Drawing on both his experience working at the National Theatre on productions such as War Horse and Pinocchio, the author supplements his own know-how with contributions from other notable figures in puppetry, such as Fred Davis, Daisy Beattie, Audrey Brisson and Sarah Wright.</JATS1:p> <JATS1:p>Photos of puppets, from prototypes to final designs, are included.</JATS1:p> <JATS1:p>This is a unique opportunity to learn the principles of puppetry from someone who has worked extensively in the field across theatre, musicals, opera and dance.</JATS1:p>