Check out my latest classes here:

http://www.theatre.asn.au/classes_and_workshops/2009/puppet_building_classes

Three spots have already gone, so get in quick before there's no more room! Beginners most welcome!

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I doubt anyone here is interested, but just in case...

Yesterday I had the opportunity to have an exclusive interview with world-renown puppeteer, Ronnie Burkett. He is currently performing his latest show in Melbourne, Billy Twinkle (he's been in Geelong, and he will be going to Sydney next). I have some shots of his puppets and the set, as well as insights into his work and the show. One of the pictures is shown at right.

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If anyone is interested, I'm now running a competition with more than $150 (US!) in prizes!

All you have to do is build a puppet (using the Round Head Foam Puppet pattern), submit a video of your work, and you're in the running!

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I’m liveblogging (blogging once a day) my trip to the National Puppet Festival in Atlanta. This means daily updates of what I’ve been doing, show reviews, pics and general diarising. I have internet access all the way through my trip, so everything will be posted as it happens (or at least the day of the event).

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I'm going to be giving a shadow puppet tutorial live on the net on Friday 12th June, at 11am. You are welcome to come and watch, and if there are parents/teachers or other interested parties out there, you can build the puppet with me. A pattern will be provided on the day, info about what's needed to build along is given here:

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