Thursday 5th to Sunday 8th November 2026
Carriageworks Theatre (Main Auditorium), Millennium Square, Leeds. LS2 3AD

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.
10% Early Bird Discount: on tickets booked on/before 12th September 2026 ​(T&Cs do apply)
Groups from Schools & Children’s Clubs (Minimum 10 children): £14pp 
Every 11th ticket free for teacher/supervisor  ​More info.
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 ​
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.
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. 

For our members, we also hold regular drama workshops throughout the year.