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Marionettes
Made to move well and to hold up in use.
Puppets with real character
From a simple glove puppet to a strung marionette, each one made with care.
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What we make
Our services
Marionettes, glove and rod puppets, commissions and repair: that is what we do.
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Character & set pieces
Characters and pieces for a show or a scene.
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Glove & rod puppets
Characters made to perform and to last.
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Repair & re-stringing
Tired puppets re-strung, re-jointed and put right.
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For theatre & collectors
Puppets, commissions and repair for theatre and collectors.
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Commissions
A character carved and made to your idea.
Frequently asked questions
Do you make marionettes?
Yes. We carve, joint and string marionettes by hand, made to move well and hold up in use.
What does a puppet cost?
It depends on the puppet, the carving and the work involved. Tell us what you have in mind and we will give you a clear price.
Do you make puppets to order?
Yes. We carve, joint and string puppets by hand to your idea. Tell us the character and we will advise and prepare a quote.
About us
About us
We work by hand. Carving the head and limbs, jointing and painting, stringing to the control, step by step, with patience. It is absorbing, character-filled work, and that is where the difference from a moulded puppet lies.
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Why choose us
Repair, don't retire
We re-string and repair puppets, so a good character keeps performing.
Good materials
We work with good timber, cloth and string you can see and feel, made to last.
For theatre and collectors
For theatre, collectors, gifts and anyone who wants a puppet made by hand.
Carved by hand
Every puppet is carved, jointed and strung by hand in our workshop, not moulded by machine.
Made to move
We joint and string each puppet so it moves well and reads from the stage.
Honest advice
We talk plainly about carving, jointing and stringing, so you know what you are getting.
How we work
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Get in touch
Call us or send the form.
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Free quote
We assess and give a clear fixed price.
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Appointment & work
We work cleanly and on schedule.
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Done & tidy
We finish carefully and show you the result.
Ask for advice
Contact
Not sure what suits the show? Tell us your idea and we will advise.
- AddressMill Lane 40, NW8 6BD London
- Phone+44 7757 776 627
- Emailinfo@strand.pro
- Opening hoursMon-Fri: 8am-7pm, Sat: 9am-1pm