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Gerta is DELIGHTED to be a finalist in the @fringetheatreawards for Best Puppetry Contribution! In a statement she said: "Why am not nominated for best actress? This is an outrage! This is worse than when I was snubbed at the OOTYs (Orphanage of the Year-awards)!!" We can't wait to attend the ceremony at @theclaphamgrand on Sunday! Gerta was created by the brilliant @hpmakes To see finalist Gerta in action, you can join us in: Dublin, May 28-30 @smockalleytheatre Hull, June 11 @hulltruck Bristol, June 24-27 @tobaccofactorytheatres Brighton, June 29-30 @tomvenue 🎟in bio

Some BTS and Workshop pics from the 'Woven Through Wales' series for @tfwrail Lluniau o'r gweithdy a lluniau tu ôl i'r llenni o'r gyfres 'Gwehyddu Trwy Gymru' Puppets Designed by me and built by myself, @adec_tupholmeart and @liberty_hmann , the woven set and little models built by @machineshopsfx Two full ads puppeteered by me and @sarahwght all in one (very long) day! #puppetry #cymraeg #puppeteer #puppets #wales

Who's your Gerta? 💙 We had a glorious first night at @livetheatrenewcastle - three more shows to go before heading to Manchester, April 21-26 @hopemilltheatre Dublin, May 28-30 @smockalleytheatre Oxford, June 6-7 @artsattheofs Hull, June 11 @hulltruck Bristol, June 24-27 @tobaccofactorytheatres Brighton, June 29-30 @tomvenue 🎟in bio Gerta is made by @hpmakes

Pretty clear this is what Emily Brontë envisioned tbh. Gerta is heading on tour in The Fit Prince (who gets switched on the square in the frosty castle the night before (insert public holiday here)) - catch it near you: Belfast, March 13-14 @lyricbelfast Newcastle, April 7-10 @livetheatrenewcastle Manchester, April 21-26 @hopemilltheatre Dublin, May 28-30 @smockalleytheatre Oxford, June 6-7 @artsattheofs Hull, June 11 @hulltruck Norwich, June 21 @norwichplayhouse Bristol, June 24-27 @tobaccofactorytheatres Brighton, June 29-30 @tomvenue 🎟in bio Puppet by @hpmakes #wutheringheights #katebush #comedy #puppet lipsync

Imagine: @darcyecollins and I are within this big Hamster, DRENCHED in sweat, dancing our little butts off and chopping it up with @seanhayes (pictured here) and @juliacumming . Puppet Designed by me and Oscar Wright. Built by me, @machineshopsfx and @adec_tupholmeart Love, Hugh #puppet #puppetry #runningman #edgarwright #film

Join us once again for our Festive Monitor Night! Free drinks, puppets, crafts and professional equipment to play with! Join back at Hotel Elephant on Larcom Street (same place as last year) on 20th December, 2-6pm! Hotel Elephant Workspace St John's Larcom Street SE17 1NQ #events #community #communityevents #puppets #puppetry #tv #arts #ukmonitornights #monitornights

If you saw the hit film 'The Running Man', you will have noticed that an 8ft tall hamster is *critical* to our hero's emotional journey - well that's me! Well, my voice (very subtle), me and @darcyecollins on set inside the bitch and me and long-time creative partners @machineshopsfx who built him! (Assisted as often by the incredible @adec_tupholmeart ) Swipe for Oscar Wright's original design, some BTS of the build and a group shot of the handsome on-set hamster support team! #therunningman #edgarwright #film #bts #puppetry #workshop #makerspace #hamster #movie #hollywood #runningman #glennpowell #seanhayes

Huge thanks to @ckpuppets for sending me this pic of him and the awesome 'Dream team' puppeteers of Ophelia Eve. @sndodo @mimabeauchamp @hpmakes @dominionoffancy @bartolini.bartolomeo Beautiful human beings too. #puppetryarts #puppetfilm #puppet #puppeteers 😎😍

Happy 5th birthday to the light of my life, CRUMPLE 🐶 🖤

☀️⛱️SPEND YOUR SUMMER HOLIDAY WITH US! And some puppets…😎☀️⛱️ We’re thrilled to announce our summer Monitor Night (as always, in the daytime)! Whether you're a seasoned puppeteer or just curious to try your hand at this delightful art form, this day-out is for you! You can bring the whole family, there is something for everyone! Puppetry Extravaganza Step into a friendly setting where you can practice puppetry with professional kit and puppets. Our Monitor Night welcomes everyone, from the curious beginner to the practiced-pro. Who knows, you might just find yourself playing on the monitor with someone who's been in the puppet game for twenty-five years, or standing beside a first-timer! All people and puppets welcome! Fun and Games What’s a puppet event without a little fun? Engage in Puppet-Charades, games, or belt out your favourite tunes in a lip-sync karaoke session! PIZZA, ICE CREAM AND MORE! When you get hungry, the puppet fun doesn’t have to stop! Our lovely hosts at EPK social will serve delicious pizza, drinks, and ice cream for purchase throughout the whole event. This makes a great day out with the family, for some puppet fun and plenty of treats! Just don’t try to feed the puppets! #puppetry #ukmonitornights #summer #summeractivities☀️ #familyfun #communityevents #community #fun #freeevent

Lazy weekends in this heat. #puppetry #capybarasofinstagram #capybara #snooze #cute #tv #commissionsopen #nap

Me and my co-putter-onner @wanskermonster at Monitor Night last Christmas, along with our puppeteers Griff the Sheep and The Parisian Bedbug. We're always planning new Monitor Nights and puppetry events, so if you want to get involved, comment below! #puppeteer #ukmonitornights #puppetry #artists #art #communityevents #getinvoled #community #performer #monitornights