Wellington Puppetry Festival
Continue your solo theatre adventure with The Wellington Puppetry Festival!
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18-20 September 2026
Pōneke Wellington
Presented independently of TAHI, The Wellington Puppetry Festival celebrates the art of puppetry with artists from across Aotearoa.
Think Inside The Box: A Little Festival of Little Shows
Created and performed by 11 artists, facilitated by Fagner Gastaldon (Puppet Soup, UK)
Take three minutes to peek inside a box and discover a tiny world of wonder. Created by 11 puppeteers as part of a five-week workshop led by Fagner Gastaldon (Puppet Soup, UK), these miniature Lambe Lambe (a magical form of intimate, micro-puppet theatre) performances invite audiences to experience intimate stories told for one person at a time. Surprising and imaginative, each box offers a unique glimpse into a work in development, and for some artists, their very first original creation.
The Little Top Circus
Created and performed by Jon Coddington
Step right up to The Little Top Circus! This delightful tabletop spectacle is packed with extraordinary feats, curious creatures and circus magic brought to life by a single puppeteer. Featuring daring acrobats, mischievous clowns and a cast of wonderfully whimsical characters, this charming family-friendly show proves that the greatest wonders can come in the smallest packages.