PUPPETECHNICS is a performing arts group based in Sheffield. We create live theatre, digital content and meet and greet experiences with puppets. We also design and build puppets for other companies.
Founded by David Thornton a professionally trained actor and puppeteer, Puppetechnics initially specialised in digital content 20 years ago, but relaunched as a performing arts company in 2026. Our aim is to grow the reputation and success of what we do by producing great puppetry, attract happy audiences and go on to establish a permanent puppet theatre centre in South Yorkshire.
We also run the newly formed Sheffield Young People’s Puppet Club, based in North Sheffield.
We also give talks, demonstrations and run workshops to encourage local participation and understanding of the artform. We offer impactful meet and greet experiences for the tourism, events and entertainment industries, and producing engaging digital content for companies, NGO’s and event promoters.
LIVE THEATRE: A few years ago the Puppetechnics created a summer season show in Perranporth (Cornwall) for Heritage Great Britain. The show extended the length of visitor stay at their tourist attraction. “The Secret of Goony Farm” Puppet Show was operated cost-effectively by one puppeteer Over 200 performances to 10,000 people took place between May and September that year.
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