About the event:

Ever been interested in making your very own shadow puppets?

Using simple items that you’ll find around the house (or in the recycling bin), storyteller Robin Simpson will lead an exciting workshop on how to do just that! After watching Robin tell the tale of Little Red Riding Hood, he will take you through the step-by-step process of making your own shadow theatre and puppets.

With easy-to-follow instructions, Robin can help you create characters and everything needed for your very own story. It’s a wonderful way to spend an afternoon and kick off the holidays.

We will provide materials, but please bring cardboard boxes if you have any to hand!

“The man who ran the session was INCREDIBLE. So talented, so patient, so caring and calm – it was amazing. My kids will remember this event for ages, and they showed all their family the puppets and theatres they made. It was such a fantastic workshop. I feel like the man running it went above and beyond to make it brilliant. I’d love to see more of his shows.”

— Shadow-puppetry workshop, York Libraries

About the venue:

rise @ bluebird is Bluebird Bakery’s Acomb evening arts venue.

The space regularly plays host to live music, spoken word, art exhibitions, theatre, comedy, family- friendly nights and much more.

Rise aims to be a vibrant and independently-run creative hub, driven by love and support from the local community and an ardent sense of adventure.

Pop down and check us out – we’re looking forward to you helping shape this place just as much as we do.

Rise@Bluebird Bakery, 201 Acomb Rd, Acomb, York YO24 4HD