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Headstrung brings you the Puppet Parlour, Shambala Festivals resident puppetry tent. Expect music, laughter, drama, explosions and a whole lot of mayhem!

22/03/2026

A belated Happy World Puppetry day and an even more belated photo drop from Puppet Parlour 2025! Seems like only yesterday!
We’ve had a lot of applications this year and we’re currently working our way through them. We are looking for an adult/late night puppet show for 2026 so if you have one then get in touch at [email protected]

31/08/2025

There they are! Just some of the amazing individuals that make the Puppet Parlour. Massive thank you to our hard working crew, artists, puppeteers, makers, workshop leaders, ushers, techs, comperes, videographers, stage managers and the little members of the team. You’re all superstars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

26/08/2025

Doh! Last one didn’t post but here’s what happened on Sunday 🤦‍♀️

23/08/2025

Day twooooooooo!

22/08/2025

First day! Let’s go!!!

05/08/2025

Nearly two weeks to go so it must be time for the Puppet Parlour line up 2025!

28/08/2024

Photo drop curtesy of the mega star that is Collen Chandler!!!

27/08/2024

Oh Shambala Festival, you did it again! The wind and rain didn't stand a chance against all the positive vibes!
Massive thank you to our amazing crew and performers. As always we come away from the festival wondering how we got so bloody lucky to know such amazingly talented human beings.
And a huge thank you to you, our audiences for coming along, making puppetry part of your festival and creating the most ridiculously long queues in torrential rain and 30mph winds. Seriously you lot- those queues were something else!!!!!
More photos to come soon from the great Collen Chandler but for now, we rest!

Oh, and thank you for all your cooperation and understanding whilst we dealt with the Goblin infestation. We have heard from them and their new king - after meeting their demands and buggering off they are much happier. But they have promised that if we build the Puppet Parlour on their nest again next year, we'll get more than we bargained for....

25/08/2024

Last day! Let’s make it a great one!

Address

Kelmarsh Hall
Kelmarsh

Website

http://www.shambalafestival.org/2018/venue/puppet-parlour/

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Welcome!

Welcome one and all to the Puppet Parlour! Formally the Smoking Puppet Cabaret Tent, you can expect the music, laughter, poetry, drama, explosions and a whole lot of mayhem, as we enter a world where puppets pull the strings! The tent is curated by Headstrung Puppets who will perform their own brand of fast-paced, mischievous fun with both daytime and evening cabaret shows. Alongside this will be some of the UK’s top puppet talent in a mind-boggling, delightful, twisted and magical extravaganza for all ages! Whether you’re looking for a moment of calm, side-splitting laughs or a rip-roaring ride of adventure – The Puppet Parlour has something for everyone.