Swallow’s Wings Puppetry
A free puppet show and workshop for ages 6+.
Join us for a lively, funny and imaginative show inspired by traditional West African Anansi stories.
Full of music, storytelling and unforgettable characters, puppets made from everyday materials come to life.
When darkness falls across the land, the animals must work to bring back the light. But who will succeed? The powerful eagle? The clever monkey? Or Anansi the spider and his friends?
I enjoyed it so much I didn’t want it to end.
Audience feedback
This is a story about teamwork, courage and using your wits.
After the show, stay for a hands-on workshop led by artist Bryony McCombie Smith, with Lauren Nicole Whitter and Raisa Mcclarey Francis of Anansi Theatre Company. Create your own puppet and try bringing it to life. You can take your puppet home and keep the story going.
About Swallow’s Wings Puppetry
Swallow’s Wings Puppetry is led by artist and puppeteer Carolene Yawa Ada. The company creates performances and workshops that bring people together through storytelling, music and making.
Their work is rooted in sharing culture, sparking creativity and creating space for different generations and communities to connect.