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SUMMARY:Skipton International Puppetry Symposium 2025: Reconnect – Revision – Re-set
DESCRIPTION:Friday 17th (09.00-16.30) – Saturday 18th October 2025 (08.30-15.45). Free puppetry performances, exhibition and demonstrations will continue for the public on Sunday 19th.\nA two-day gathering of puppetry professionals from across the UK.\nItinerary:\nFriday*:\n\nPanel Discussions on UK puppetry today with the British Puppetry Guild, The Puppet Centre, PuppeteersUK, British Unima, Curious School of Puppetry, Punch and Judy Fellowship with Q&As\nPanel Discussion on Early Careers in the sector with Curious School of Puppetry & Q&A\nNetworking opportunities\nDisplays, demonstrations, and stalls\nLunch provided\n\n* Live streaming available for the panel discussions. These will be available to book separately for a small fee. Link coming soon.\nSaturday:\n\nNetworking breakfast (provided)\nOpen Discussion ‘Devoted and Disgruntled’ with Improbable Theatre (included in ticket but must be booked separately as limited number of places– bookings for this opening soon)\nDisplays demonstrations, workshops and stalls\nPanel Discussion on International Touring with Theatre Rites and British Unima & Q&A\nBook signing\nLunch Provided\n\nActivities to continue on Sunday 19th:\nPuppeteersUK AGM (members only) to take place at Craven Arts House\nFree puppetry performances, exhibition and demonstrations for the public.\nTickets includes lunch and a performance of your choice (options available when booking) running on Thursday 16th to Sunday 19th.\n\nTwo-Day Pass – £40.00\nSingle Day Pass (Friday or Saturday) – £20.00\nPay It Forward Option – £20.00 (Support another attendee)\nFriday Streaming Ticket – details coming soon.\n\nThe pay it forward option is to support those who may find the costs of attending prohibitive. If you feel you need some financial assistance to attend then please get in touch: culture@northyorks.gov.uk  \nPartners\nBritish Puppet Guild • British UNIMA • Improbable Theatre • Lempen Puppet Theatre • Puppet Centre • Puppeteers UK • Punch and Judy Fellowship • Theatre Rites • The Curious School of Puppetry\nOrganised by North Yorkshire Council and funded by Arts Council England,\nIf you haven’t received the booking password through one of our Partners, please email culture@northyorks.gov.uk for more information\n
URL:https://www.welcometoskipton.com/events/skipton-international-puppetry-symposium-2025-reconnect-revision-re-set/
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LOCATION:Skipton Town Hall
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