Perhaps one of the most interesting of Norwich’s iconic buildings The Puppet Theatre is a stunning historical building located in the heart of Norwich City.
It is one of the most interesting buildings in the city, which draws many curious patrons in whether it be for a show, a drink in the bar, a puppet workshop or even as a venue to get married in!
Here are 5 facts about The Puppet Theatre.
Location
The Puppet Theatre is located in a converted medieval church called St James The Less. It is a grade one listed building and one of Norwich’s most recognised heritage sites.
Founders
The Puppet Theatre was founded in 1979 by Ray and Joan Da Silva as a permanent base for their touring company and in 1980 it was opened to the public, and is still welcoming people of all ages through its doors today.
Anniversary
It has been home to a whole family of puppets to over 30 years, and in 2010 The Puppet Theatre celebrated it’s 30th anniversary with a series of events and a number of celebrities contributing to the occasion.
Unique
The Puppet Theatre is only one of 3 physical building based puppet theatres in England. It is also the only theatre in the East of England that has a year round program of entertainment.
Specifics
Their theatre houses 175 seats in its main auditorium, a 50 seat octagon studio and throughout the year regularly puts on family-friendly workshops open to the public. There is also an exhibition gallery, shop and licensed bar. There really is more to The Puppet Theatre than meets the eye.
With the heritage building opening it’s doors to the public for free throughout the month of September and the number of plays, performances, workshops and events on throughout the year as well as the sunning interior of the building it isn’t hard to see why it is one of the most loved of Norwich’s buildings and still a prominent players it the city’s unique and diverse art scene.