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Applied Puppetry: The Theory and Practice of Object Ecologies

By (author) Matt Smith

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Drawing on thirty years of making theatre with objects, this field-defining book maps the terrain of applied puppetry. Through a range of case studies both personal and practical, Matt Smith offers a reflective and engaging study which provides makers, thinkers and students alike with a toolkit for thinking about and making puppetry in community settings. Through eight chapters, Smith muses on the nature of creativity, explores approaches to puppetry through ecology, and considers how puppets and objects affect the act of making and – in turn – how they affect those who make, use and experience them in performance. Along the way, Applied Puppetry offers practical exercises in theatre-making, demonstrates the political power of puppetry beyond borders, and interrogates the limitations and possibilities of puppetry and object theatre in local communities, volatile contexts and difficult circumstances.

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Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published date | 28 May 2026
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Format | Paperback / softback
Pages | 200
Dimensions | 232 x 152 x 12mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 300g
ISBN | 978-1-3502-7944-5
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BISAC | performing arts / puppets & puppetry


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Normal Price | R 1 717.95
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