Wherever historic puppetry forms are still strong, and often part of annual ceremonies or rituals, they provide a firm base on which contemporary forms and inventions emerge. At the International ...

It’s not easy emoting to a tennis ball. But in this era of computer-generated wizardry, actors are often forced to shoot their scenes opposite a character that doesn’t yet exist — an alien, a talking ...

Puppets pop up in lots of children’s shows at Edinburgh, but they also play leading roles in productions that are definitely not safe for toddlers. Here’s a who’s-who guide to the principal puppets in ...