Introducing the Puppet Barge! It’s been my great pleasure to be the patron of this intriguing organisation for over 40 years.
I became involved in the first place to show support for a performing company with a difference. Their ambitious plan to buy a barge and turn it into a theatre was imaginative, a little crazy, and certainly appealed to my interests. The theatre is now run by the second and third generations of the family of puppeteers who started it, and needless to say times are tough in theatre and the arts as a whole.
Please consider joining me as a patron of this unique place by signing up to the Puppet Barge’s Patreon initiative. You can find the link in the bio of the Puppet Barge’s Instagram page. @puppetbarge
We’re super excited to share the official trailer for our new show Captain Sandy and the Sea Monster!
In the little village of Rocky Snore, all the fisherfolk are in a mess. Where have all the fish gone? There are no fish to fish! Join Captain Sandy on her adventure to try and find out what’s happened! A brand new show written by @maddiedai expect stormy seas, sea monsters, grumpy fishermen and seaweed cake. With beautiful puppetry and live singing, this show can be enjoyed by all the family!
Opens November 30th, have you got your tickets?
Trailer by @jordanrawi_film
Music @joshmiddletonmusic
#puppet #puppettheatre #littlevenice #familyshow
Welcome to The Puppet Theatre Barge. We've had a lot of people join us, and we thought we should reintroduce ourselves.
This is the wonderful Emily giving you a little tour.
We currently have @stringtheatre with their beloved show, The Insect Circus, showing until the 24th March.
Then we host @nodatthefox for their show, Pea.
We also have a host of evening music and cabaret nights which you can find on our website.
Music by @joshmiddletonmusic
Video by @stannmidd , @dunja_botic , @borimezo , and Emily
Who are you?
As the four seasons of the year unfold a tiny duckling goes on a journey, only to discover that the journey’s end is…themself!
With the music of Antonio Vivaldi and Max Richter, shadow master Drew Colby explores the classic tale by Hans Christian Andersen using only the shadow of his body, light and a few simple props. A whole magical world unfolds, with a host of unforgettable characters. A moving and beautiful exploration of identity suitable for ages 4 - 10
@puppetbarge
16-31 May 2026
Looking forward to visiting The Puppet Theatre Barge @puppetbarge in London with our show The Enormous Turnip this Bank Holiday Weekend!
Come and help Rosie pull up this giant vegetable so she can make a turnip lantern for her local Festival of Light!
One Moment In Time presents their own version of this classic folk tale, with a magical twist. Featuring beautifully hand-crafted puppets and sets, storytelling, live music, songs and lots of joining in!
The Enormous Turnip
📆 Saturday 2nd, Sunday 3rd and Monday 4th May
Venue: @puppetbarge , Little Venice, London
✨Beyond The Glass Mountain is coming to London’s very special Puppet Thetare Barge @puppetbarge on 1st May! Storytelling, crankie theatre and song all in one show! ✨
Come and join us at this unique floating venue for an evening of magic and wonder.
This show is a collaboration between storyteller and singer @cathwords and crankie artist and storyteller @bronia_evers Evers.
✨Stories of love, loss and renewal told with words, song and hand-cranked moving images. ✨
🌱1st May at Puppet Theatre Barge in London, moored at Little Venice.
💫 Ticket link in Bronia’s bio or via QR code in post.
“Cath Little and Bronia Evers brought us pure wonder, and woo’d us with their well-rooted tellings and gently compelling audience connection. A rare treat! And crankies and singing! Sublime!”
— Nell Phoenix, Storyteller and host of Story Night at Torriano, on Beyond the Glass Mountain.
✨Beyond The Glass Mountain is on tour this spring! ✨
This show is a collaboration between storyteller and singer @cathwords Cath Little and crankie artist and storyteller @bronia_evers
✨Stories of love, loss and renewal told with words, song and hand-cranked moving images. ✨
We are delighted and so grateful to have been invited by 3 lovely venues. Come and join us on:
🗻8th April in Somerset at Mendip Story Circle,
🗻14th April @guesthouse_storytellers in Newhaven hosted by @xanthegreshamknight and on
🗻1st May at Puppet Theatre Barge @puppetbarge in London.
Details and ticket info for all the gigs are on Bronia’s website, link in Bronia’s bio!
“Cath Little and Bronia Evers brought us pure wonder, and woo’d us with their well-rooted tellings and gently compelling audience connection. A rare treat! And crankies and singing! Sublime!”
— Nell Phoenix, Storyteller and host of Story Night at Torriano, on Beyond the Glass Mountain.
Puppet Barge, we’re back!🃏Join us at the most charming little venue in London (in my humble opinion) for some music and a guaranteed laugh/cry session 🫧
Tickets are in za bio 🔗
