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This event has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Apolgies for any disapointment.
Take part in a workshop with the high-energy BOT. Part of the Bristol Festival of Puppetry 2015.

Discover the devices and methods used by groundbreaking puppetry artists BOT, ahead of their evening performance of Ramkoers at Arnolfini.

This event is part of BFP+ programme for artists and professionals.

Over the years, BOT has developed an authentic language in which music, theatre and mechanical sound art merge into a visceral and unique performance style.

Running time: 2 hours

Ages 18+

Bristol Festival of Puppetry 

Bristol Festival of Puppetry brings the best of puppetry from around the world to the city, and showcases a wealth of UK talent. With over 100 artists performing, 50 live performances including world and UK premieres and a heap of free events and activities, the Bristol Festival of Puppetry is a key event in the puppetry diary that runs from Wednesday 26 August to Sunday 6 September. The festival offers workshops in everything from stop-frame animation to object theatre and culminates in a spectacular procession of giant puppets through the streets of Bristol. For more information visit the Puppet Place website.