Touched Theatre make contemporary puppet theatre that brings together heartfelt stories, drawn from real life, with the magic of high quality and surprising puppetry.
Our aim is to touch the hearts and imaginations of audiences of all ages by sharing performances that discover the wonder in familiar experiences, the hopes and tendernesses we all secretly share.
NEWS: we are touring our Christmas show, The Gift, which has been shortlisted for Best Show in the Manchester Culture Awards. Our press release with full details is here.
“A puppetry company that always has something new to bring to the table.”
– Animations Online
“Fresh and full of images that stay with me even now.”
– Fringe Review ★★★★ (Blue)
“Full of quiet action and exquisite detail... a very beautiful and moving show.”
– Total Theatre (Headcase)
“Inventive, thought provoking and really quite heartwarming.”
– Latest 7 ★★★★ (Headcase)
“Wonderfully inventive.”
– Exeunt
“You held me completely - I have been in another world for a while.”
– Audience feedback (Blue)
“Stunning. I wish everyone could see this show.”
– Audience feedback (Blue)
“An engaging, magical experience - my daughter and me were captivated from the beginning.”
– Audience feedback (Twinkle Twinkle)
Shows
We make high quality contemporary theatre with puppetry at its heart.
We are currently touring Twinkle Twinkle, for the very young, and Little Monster for 3-6 year olds.
ArtAid
Working with children and teenagers in care who are users of mental health services.
Punched
Our irregular cabaret night of new puppetry for grown-ups, hosted by the inimitable ex-marionnette, Miranda.
Consultancy
We can help with puppetry direction, puppetry design challenges, dramaturgy, and writing for puppets – contact us.
