Puppetry is recognized as an invaluable tool for helping children to learn. It is accessible to children of all age levels and abilities. Puppet workshops can be used to support class topic work, and to compliment general themes within the curriculum, or can be 'just for fun!' Puppetry workshops can be tailored to your individual needs. There are no boundaries when working with puppets; children are free to explore their imaginations and build wonderful, inspiring, and thought provoking creations.

Who's in the Stew? Donna Owens (Noona), founded Puppet-Stew in 2002, having completed the 2 year HND course, 'Puppet Theatre Arts' run by The Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre in Glasgow. Since then, she has delivered hundreds of workshops in schools, museums, community centres, large and small scale festivals as well as being involved in various projects run by Giant Productions, Oyster Arts, Glasgow City Council, Artlink Central, Forest Enterprise and The Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre. Her strengths lie in helping children find ways of expressing themselves through creativity. She has a fruitful working relationship with children based on mutual respect, and enjoys sharing their achievements.

Danny Owens provides technical and operational support for lighting, sound and production. He also contributes to the running of larger workshops. We are able to call on a pool of dedicated and enthusiastic puppeteers and craft workers in the delivery of large scale projects. All Puppet-Stew crew have valid Enhanced Disclosure for working with young people.

Previous Shows

The Laughing Prometheus - Written, performed and puppets built by Noona [one person show]

The Insect Play - Cast member. Directed by Rolonde Duprey from Purple Rock productions, Connecticut http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5AaAU_79RI&NR=1

The Story of Saint Andrew - Solo shadow puppeteer working with storyteller Sion Barrington , for National Tell a Story day

The tale of disobediant Donald -  As above

The tale of disobediant Donald - Hand puppet interpretation of the shadow show in collaboration with Talking Heads Puppets

Looking For Nessie - Puppeteer and script writer in collaboration with Talking Heads Puppets

Naughty Neville, NO NO NO! - Written, performed and puppets built  by Noona

The Signalman - Puppeteer and script writer in collaboration with Talking Heads Puppets

The Hingmies and Bob - Written and directed by Noona. Starring Scottish children aged 9-10

A Friend Across The Sea - Written and directed by Noona. A large scale touring puppet show in English and Polish. Starring Scottish and Polish children/teenagers