Everything you need to know about Nottingham Puppet Festival!

In this episode, I'm off to explore the Nottingham Puppet Festival, one of the UK's leading celebrations of puppetry, visual theatre, and outdoor performance. The festival, held in Nottingham, brings together local, national and international artists for a diverse programme of family-friendly shows, contemporary puppetry, street theatre, exhibitions, talks and creative workshops.Joining me is Alison Denholme, Festival Director, who discusses the inspiration behind the event, the highlights of this year's programme and the growing appeal of puppetry as an art form. We also explore how the festival transforms venues including Lakeside Arts, Nottingham Theatre Royal & Concert Hall, and Nottingham Playhouse, alongside public spaces across the city, into vibrant hubs of creativity and storytelling.Whether you're interested in theatre, family events, visual arts, performance or cultural festivals in Nottingham, this conversation offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at one of the region's most unique and imaginative arts festivals.