PUPPET ANIMATION FESTIVAL

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PUPPET ANIMATION FESTIVAL

Puppets of all shapes and sizes will descend upon Argyll and Bute over the next few weeks when the Puppet Animation Festival visits the area as part of its annual tour.

The Puppet Animation Festival is the UK's oldest and largest performing arts event for children and from Monday 12th March until Sunday 22nd April, performances will be held at schools and various other venues throughout Argyll and Bute.

Councillor Robin Banks, Argyll and Bute Council’s spokesperson for Development and Environment, said: “From its origins as a week of 12 shows during the Easter holidays in Edinburgh in 1984, the festival now lasts for six weeks with over 250 events.

“The performances, workshops and film screenings take place throughout Scotland and not only are they extremely enjoyable, they are also excellent value for money.”

Leading companies from the UK, Europe and the rest of the world, provide the performances and each year more than 16,000 children, young people and their families across the country enjoy events produced by the Puppet Animation Festival.

Brochures for this festival are available now. For further details contact Eileen Rae, Arts Development Officer. Tel: 01700 502252 or check listings by visiting www.puppetanimation.org