What types of puppets have you seen in the past? Write down as many different examples as you can think of.

• How literal do you need to be when making a puppet?
• Does it need to be naturalistic?
• How much of the puppet do you need to see?
• What can puppets be made from?

Watch the video above to find out more about the different types of puppets and to see some examples. You can also take a look at the rehearsal and production photos below from Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax and The Missing Light to see examples of puppets that have appeared in shows at The Old Vic.