Outdoor walkabout performances by Sarah Vigars throughout the day

Visit the festival website for more information:
https://thelustleighshow.com

Family performance of The Treetop Circus by Flying with Strings Marionette Theatre, followed by a craft workshop.

2:00pm: Puppet Show (35mins)
2:45pm: Craft Workshop (45mins-1 hour)

Ticketing is organised by the Moor Imagination Centre: more info here

This event is delivered in partnership with the Devon Wildlife Trust and the Two Moors Pine Marten Project, who are currently supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

The Treetop Circus is otherwise supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. Our other key partners include Libraries Unlimited, Villages in Action, South Gloucestershire Council and the Langaford Farm Trust.

Family performances of The Treetop Circus by Flying with Strings Marionette Theatre, joined by storyteller Sara Hurley aka Isabella’s Story Cycle

10:00am: Isabella’s Story Cycle (35mins)
10:45am: The Treetop Circus (35mins)
11:30am: Isabella’s Story Cycle (35mins)
12:15am: The Treetop Circus (35mins)

This is event is located in the Mansion courtyard and is FREE to attend

Join marionette maker and puppeteer Sarah Vigars for a family friendly puppet making workshop 

Take a peak into the complex world of marionettes with a short puppeteering demo, then make your own paper puppet to take home!

This workshop will involve the use of paper/card, scissors, glue and string. Participants can make up to two different puppets within the workshop session. These puppets can also be easily completed at home.

This workshop is for children aged 5+. All children to be accompanied by a supervising adult for the workshop duration.  

10:30am - 12.00pm 

Visit the MAKE Southwest website for more information:
https://makesouthwest.org.uk/all-activity/workshop-puppet-making-sarah-vigars-aug2026

Two family performances of ‘Flying with Strings’ by Sarah Vigars and Louis Bingham, followed by a craft workshop for families. Produced by Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust

1:30pm - Flying with Strings puppet show
2:00pm - Flying with Strings puppet show
2:30pm - Craft workshop

Visit the Pebblebed website for more information:
https://www.pebblebedheaths.org.uk/whats-on/

Talk and demonstration by Sarah Vigars about marionette making/performing. Hosted by the Endangered Crafts tent and the Heritage Crafts Association.

Family performance of The Treetop Circus by Flying with Strings Marionette Theatre, followed by a craft workshop.

2:30pm: Puppet Show (35mins)
3:15pm: Craft Workshop (45mins-1 hour)

Ticketing is organised by the Somerset Wildlife Trust: more info here

This event is delivered in partnership with the Somerset Wildlife Trust and the Two Moors Pine Marten Project, who are currently supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

The Treetop Circus is otherwise supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. Our other key partners include Libraries Unlimited, Villages in Action, South Gloucestershire Council and the Langaford Farm Trust.

Family performance of The Treetop Circus by Flying with Strings Marionette Theatre, followed by a craft workshop.

10:00am: Puppet Show (35mins)
10:45am: Craft Workshop (45mins-1 hour)

Ticketing is organised by the Somerset Wildlife Trust: more info here

This event is delivered in partnership with the Somerset Wildlife Trust and the Two Moors Pine Marten Project, who are currently supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

The Treetop Circus is otherwise supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. Our other key partners include Libraries Unlimited, Villages in Action, South Gloucestershire Council and the Langaford Farm Trust.

Family performance of The Treetop Circus by Flying with Strings Marionette Theatre, followed by a craft workshop. In partnership with the Devon Wildlife Trust and MAKE Southwest for the The Two Moors Pine Marten Project and KINETIC: where art meets engineering

10:30am: Puppet Show (35mins)
11:15am: Craft Workshop (45mins-1 hour)

Ticketing is organised by the Devon Wildlife Trust: click here to book

Family performance of The Treetop Circus by Flying with Strings Marionette Theatre, followed by a craft workshop. In partnership with Libraries Unlimited

2:00pm: Puppet Show (35mins)
2:45pm: Craft Workshop (45mins-1 hour)

Ticketing is organised by the Torrington Library: more info here

Join marionette maker and puppeteer Sarah Vigars for a family friendly puppet making workshop 

Take a peak into the complex world of marionettes with a short puppeteering demo, then make your own paper puppet to take home!

This workshop will involve the use of paper/card, scissors, glue and string. Participants can make up to two different puppets within the workshop session. These puppets can also be easily completed at home.

This workshop is for children aged 5+. All children to be accompanied by a supervising adult for the workshop duration.  

3.00pm - 4.30pm 

Visit the MAKE Southwest website for more information:
https://makesouthwest.org.uk/all-activity/workshop-paper-puppets-feb-2025

Family performance of The Treetop Circus by Flying with Strings Marionette Theatre followed by a craft workshop. Produced by Libraries Unlimited.

11 am: Puppet Show (35mins)
12pm: Craft Workshop (45mins-1 hour)

Contact Exeter Library for more information and to book

Family performances of The Treetop Circus by Flying with Strings Marionette Theatre, produced by Libraries Unlimited.

Shows times: 11am and 1pm (35mins)

Contact Paignton Library for more information and to book

Family performances of The Treetop Circus by Flying with Strings Marionette Theatre, hosted by The Story of Emily museum (St Ive, Cornwall).

2 x 35 minute performances and 1 x 45 minute craft workshop
Exact timings are TBC

Visit The Story of Emily museum for more information and to book:
https://thestoryofemily.com

Family performance of The Treetop Circus by Sarah Vigars and Louis Bingham, followed by a craft workshop. Produced by Libraries Unlimited.

Note, due to limited space, this performance will take place in the neighbouring town hall
Running time: 30 minute performance, 45 minute craft workshop
All ages welcome (recommended 5+)
Children aged 5-7 will require supervision from an accompanying adult for the craft workshop
Tickets £3 per child, with up to 1 accompanying adult free per child

Contact Buckfastleigh library for more information and booking: https://discover.librariesunlimited.org.uk/our-libraries

Family performances of The Treetop Circus by Sarah Vigars and Louis Bingham, hosted by RHS Rosemoor.

3 x 30minute performances - exact timings are TBC

Visit the RHS Rosemoor website for more information:
https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor

Family performances of ‘Flying with Strings’ by Sarah Vigars and Louis Bingham, followed by a craft workshop. Produced by Exeter Canal & Quay Trust

11 am - 12:30pm (free entry)
30 minute show followed by a 45 minute craft workshop

1:30pm - 3pm (free entry)
30 minute show followed by a 45 minutes craft workshop

Visit the Exeter City Council Website for more information:
https://news.exeter.gov.uk/summer-at-the-quayside-returns-with-free-family-fun/

Join marionette maker and puppeteer Sarah Vigars for a family friendly puppet making workshop 

Take a peak into the complex world of marionettes with a short puppeteering demo, then make your own paper puppet to take home!

This workshop will involve the use of paper/card, scissors, glue and string. Participants can make up to two different puppets within the workshop session. These puppets can also be easily completed at home.

This workshop is for children aged 5+. All children to be accompanied by a supervising adult for the workshop duration.  

There are two workshop timeslots to choose from:

10.30am - 12.00pm 

2.00pm - 3.30pm 

Visit the MAKE Southwest website for more information:
https://makesouthwest.org.uk/all-activity/workshop-puppet-making-sarah-vigars

Family performance of The Treetop Circus by Sarah Vigars and Louis Bingham, followed by a craft workshop. Produced by Libraries Unlimited.

Running time: 30 minute performance, 45 minute craft workshop
All ages welcome (recommended 5+)
Children aged 5-7 will require supervision from an accompanying adult for the craft workshop
Tickets £3 per child, with up to 1 accompanying adult free per child

Contact Princetown library for more information and booking: https://discover.librariesunlimited.org.uk/our-libraries

Family performance of The Treetop Circus by Sarah Vigars and Louis Bingham, followed by a craft workshop. Produced by Libraries Unlimited.

Running time: 30 minute performance, 45 minute craft workshop
All ages welcome (recommended 5+)
Children aged 5-7 will require supervision from an accompanying adult for the craft workshop
Tickets £3 per child, with up to 1 accompanying adult free per child

Contact Tavistock library for more information and booking: https://discover.librariesunlimited.org.uk/our-libraries

Family performance of The Treetop Circus by Sarah Vigars and Louis Bingham, followed by a craft workshop. Produced by Libraries Unlimited.

Running time: 30 minute performance, 45 minute craft workshop
All ages welcome (recommended 5+)
Children aged 5-7 will require supervision from an accompanying adult for the craft workshop
Tickets £3 per child, with up to 1 accompanying adult free per child

Contact Chagford library for more information and booking: https://discover.librariesunlimited.org.uk/our-libraries

Outdoor walkabout performances by Sarah Vigars. Produced by JSL Productions

Visit the festival website for more information:
https://www.folkbytheoak.com

Family performances of ‘Flying with Strings’ by Sarah Vigars and Louis Bingham. Produced by Respect Festival for Totnes Fringe Festival

11:20am and 3:20pm, Leechwell Gardens, Totnes

Visit the festival website for more information:
https://totnesfringe.uk/saturday

Talk and demonstration by Sarah Vigars in the Endangered Crafts tent, hosted by the Heritage Crafts Association.

Family performances of ‘Flying with Strings’ by Sarah Vigars and Louis Bingham. Produced by RHS

Visit the RHS Rosemoor website for more information: https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor

Family performance of ‘Flying with Strings’ by Sarah Vigars and Louis Bingham, followed by a craft workshop. Produced by Black Country Touring. Venue: Smethwick Library, High Street, B66 3AP

Please visit the festival website for more information:
https://www.bctouring.org.uk/puppet

From the Smethwick Puppetry Festival website: “Join us to celebrate the opening of Smethwick Puppetry Festival 2025! We’ll be joined by Sarah Vigars of ‘Flying With Strings’, Marc Parrett of The Object Project and Grandly Strange Puppet Theatre and local puppeteer Lori Hopkins to talk about their work and answer questions from the audience.”

Venue: Thimblemill Library, Thimblemill Road, Smethwick, B67 5RJ

Please visit the festival website for more information:
https://www.bctouring.org.uk/puppet

Family performances of ‘Flying with Strings’ by Sarah Vigars and Louis Bingham. Produced by Black Country Touring. Venue: Bear Bookshop, 588 Bearwood Road, B66 4BW

Show times:
3pm - 3:30pm
4pm - 4:30pm

Please visit the festival website for more information:
https://www.bctouring.org.uk/puppet

Family performance of ‘Flying with Strings’ by Sarah Vigars and Louis Bingham, followed by a craft workshop. Produced by Libraries Unlimited (Devon). Note this performance will take place at ‘The Square Corner’ venue in Uffculme.
Please contact the library for more information
Email uffculme.library@librariesunlimited.org.uk or phone 01884 840522

Family performance of ‘Flying with Strings’ by Sarah Vigars and Louis Bingham, followed by a craft workshop. Produced by Libraries Unlimited (Devon)
Please contact the library for more information
Email southmolton.library@librariesunlimited.org.uk or phone 01769 572128