Tiny Giants: Puppetry Workshop

Tiny Giants is a playful, hands-on puppetry workshop for children aged 511 that brings everyday, overlooked materials to life through imagination, making and storytelling.
Children are guided step by step through creating their own puppet using found materials such as newspaper, tin foil, scraps of plastic and even old (clean!) socks. As they build, theyll develop a character inspired by the material theyve chosen, exploring the journeys these objects may have been on before reaching them.
Once the puppets are complete, everyone will work together to bring them to life through drama games and storytelling. The group then devises a short performance where their characters set off on an adventure through an unfamiliar landscape.
Each child leaves with their own handmade puppet and plenty of new ideas to take home.What Audiences Say About Us
It really encourages children to get involved from a directing perspective, which is an opportunity they dont get in school
Year 5 teacherI enjoyed it when we could make our own creations and use our own ideas
Year 6 studentLooking around the room every child is engaged and watching. Theyre smiling, laughing and expressing themselves.
TeacherA great interactive experience and a really good way to get kids into shows
Audience memberAbout Cracking Slate
At Cracking Slate we empower young people to become the directors of their own stories. We create participatory shows and creative workshops for children aged 611, touring to theatres, libraries and schools. Our fun-filled storytelling experiences help young people build confidence, creativity and collaboration.