Thursday 5th to Sunday 8th November 2026
Carriageworks Theatre, Millennium Square, Leeds.
Leeds Children's Theatre presents The Amateur Premiere of
'Puppet'
A new play by David Almond & Freya Almond-Palmer
Based on the novel by Carnegie Medal winner David Almond
'Puppet'
A new play by David Almond & Freya Almond-Palmer
Based on the novel by Carnegie Medal winner David Almond
David Almond’s much-loved novel is brought to the stage for the very first time.
Written by David and his daughter, Freya, this is a major event brought to you by
Leeds Children’s Theatre.
Written by David and his daughter, Freya, this is a major event brought to you by
Leeds Children’s Theatre.
This amateur premier is produced by special arrangement with Knight Hall Agency Ltd.
Illustrations © 2024 Lizzy Stewart
From PUPPET Written by David Almond & Illustrated by Lizzy Stewart
Reproduced by permission of Walker Books Ltd, London, SE11 5HJ
www.walker.co.uk
Illustrations © 2024 Lizzy Stewart
From PUPPET Written by David Almond & Illustrated by Lizzy Stewart
Reproduced by permission of Walker Books Ltd, London, SE11 5HJ
www.walker.co.uk
What should a puppet maker do when he’s old, alone, and all his puppets are gone?
High in his attic, surrounded by scraps, stories, and a lifetime of memories, Silvester creates one last puppet from a jumble of mismatched pieces. And the puppet begins to move… to speak… to live.
Tender, imaginative, funny and quietly profound, Puppet is a heartwarming theatrical journey through creativity, loneliness, and the magic of making. As the line between reality and imagination gently blurs, this modern classic reminds us that it’s never too late for friendship, for wonder, and for the beautiful surprises that come when we dare to create something new. An entrancing show for all ages.
“Poignant and heartwarming” - Michael Morpurgo.
“A master storyteller.” - The Independent.
High in his attic, surrounded by scraps, stories, and a lifetime of memories, Silvester creates one last puppet from a jumble of mismatched pieces. And the puppet begins to move… to speak… to live.
Tender, imaginative, funny and quietly profound, Puppet is a heartwarming theatrical journey through creativity, loneliness, and the magic of making. As the line between reality and imagination gently blurs, this modern classic reminds us that it’s never too late for friendship, for wonder, and for the beautiful surprises that come when we dare to create something new. An entrancing show for all ages.
“Poignant and heartwarming” - Michael Morpurgo.
“A master storyteller.” - The Independent.
David Almond OBE, author of ‘Skellig’, is one of the world’s leading writers for young people. His work is published and performed all around the world. Freya Almond-Palmer has a first class degree in Theatre and Performance from Leeds University and has worked with Leeds Children's Theatre for the past three years. This is their first stage collaboration.
Friday 11th & Saturday 12th September 2026
The Studio, Carriageworks Theatre
The Studio, Carriageworks Theatre
A Leeds Children's Theatre Greenroom Production of
The Owl and The Pussycat Went To See...
A Play by David Wood, Sheila Ruskin and Edward Lear
The Owl and The Pussycat Went To See...
A Play by David Wood, Sheila Ruskin and Edward Lear
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This enchanting musical play, based on the verses and stories of Edward Lear, tells of the quest of the Owl and the Pussycat to find a ring and someone to marry them. During their adventures, which takes them across the Syllabub Sea to Bong Tree Island and the Turkey who lives on the hill, they meet a host of delightful characters including the Quangle Wangle, the Dong with a luminous nose, Professor Bosh, the Runcible Spoon, the Jumblies – and the villainous, ever hungry Plum Pudding Flea.
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All tickets for this Greenroom production are £12
This greenroom production provides some of our young members an opportunity
to shadow members of the production team and backstage team.
to shadow members of the production team and backstage team.
This amateur production of ‘The Owl & The Pussycat Went To See…’ (Wood) is produced by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd.
