Tatwood Puppets

05/09/2026

We had a blast last weekend at Puppet Parlour Shambala Festival performing our new marionette show LIMINAL, debuting Rhona Wanda, and being mushrooms 🍄 Thanks for having us back! ⭐️

Big thanks to all of the Headstrung Puppets crew, our costume wizard extraordinaire Rosie Bristow, lighting designer Nick Tyler, and makeup artist arynbillie

04/09/2026

'Dance of the Orbs' from our new Tatwood Puppets LIMINAL demo album was played on BBC Music Introducing North East last night!

You can catch up for 30 days. Track played at 1 hour 06 minutes 18 seconds. Link in comments below 👇

Cello: Kerrin Tatwood
Hang drum & song structure: Freya Bryson
Beats, mixing & mastering: Ralph Stokes

02/09/2026

The soundtrack [demo version] to our new show Liminal is now available on BandCamp - check it out!

In a series of wordless movements that explore space and object relationships, the show invites a liminal space where boundaries of the human form are manipulated and reimagined through marionettes and original music.

From the makers of 'Microbodyssey', 'Count Ocular' and 'Cabaret of Curiosities' (★★★★ "a display of marionettery like no other", The Wee Review), Newcastle-based Tatwood Puppets are back with a brand new journey into puppetry for adults and teens.

Music written and performed by Kerrin Tatwood, with additions from friends:

Guitars, recording, mixing and mastering: Ralph Stokes of BlueLeaf Studios

Hang drum and mountain dulcimer and 'Dance of the Orbs' song structure: Freya Bryson

Trombone: Hannabiell Sanders

10 track album

19/08/2026

Can't wait to be back at Shambala!

Fresh from Durham Fringe Festival, our good friends Tatwood Puppets return to the Puppet Parlour with their latest creation LIMINAL.
In a series of wordless movements that explore space and object relationships, the show invites a liminal space where boundaries of the human form are manipulated and reimagined through marionettes and original music.

03/08/2026

Thank you all who came to see LIMINAL at Durham Fringe Festival - next stop Puppet Parlour Shambala Festival

Big thanks to the The Assembly Rooms Theatre, Durham for having us!

Liminal was created by Tatwood Puppets, with some help from some friends...

Stephen Mottram for tuition in marionette building, and for making some of the puppet parts and controllers.

Ralph Stokes for recording, mixing and mastering the music, as well as performing guitar solos.

Nick Tyler for a beautiful lighting design and for technical help and advice.

Freya Bryson for composing the foundation of 'Dance of the Orbs' and performing hand pan and mountain dulcimer.

Hannabiell Sanders for playing trombone, including soloing on 'Legs'.

And Becky Silk for last minute and speedy sewing!

We're looking forward to seeing where LIMINAL takes us next and to keep working on the show ✨

01/08/2026

We had our debut LIMINAL performance yesterday - only two more chances to catch the show at Durham Fringe Festival. TODAY (Sat 1st Aug) and TOMORROW (Sun 2nd Aug) at The Assembly Rooms Theatre, Durham at 5.40pm.

Tickets on the door!

24/07/2026

LIMINAL debuts at Durham Fringe Festival The Assembly Rooms Theatre, Durham July 31st, Aug 1st & Aug 2nd. Ticket link in comments...

In a series of wordless movements that explore space and object relationships, the show invites a liminal space where boundaries of the human form are manipulated and reimagined through marionettes and original music.

From the makers of 'Microbodyssey', 'Count Ocular' and 'Cabaret of Curiosities' (★★★★ "a display of marionettery like no other", The Wee Review), Newcastle-based Tatwood Puppets are back with a brand new journey into puppetry for adults and teens.

16/07/2026

This week we've been recording and writing the soundtrack for our new show LIMINAL at Blue Leaf Studios. Big thanks to Freya Bryson for coming in for a session yesterday with her beautiful hang drum and mountain dulcimer lines! Get your tickets for the show 31st July, 1st & 2nd August from the Durham Fringe Festival website or see link in comments below 👇

12/07/2026

Exactly 1 year ago we were getting married at Summerhill Bowling Club Pavilion & Gardens and here we are again today performing for a birthday party! 🥳

11/07/2026

We've had a gorgeous day of performances of Count Ocular at Ripon Theatre Festival, which included shows in the sun in Ripon Minster Gardens, as well as pop up mini shows in cafes and the local Specsavers! Thanks for having us! 🎭 📸 Rob Irish