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Dancer marionette, by Waldo Lanchester

A dancing marionette, wearing red gauze trousers and a yellow necklace. Her waist twists. Waldo Lanchester (1897-1978) was at the forefront of the British revival in popularity of the string puppet ...

Dancer marionette, Walford Puppets

Puppet used by Douglas Hayward in his puppet shows. Made from a kit, this marionette was used by Walford Puppets in their shows. This marionette forms part of the Hayward Puppet Collection, now part ...

Demonstrating part of the act "The Further Adventures of Mowgli"

Douglas Hayward and his daughter Nikki, demonstrating part of the act "The Further Adventures of Mowgli". This photograph was taken before the opening of the theatre in Abbots Bromley.

Demonstration marionette, by Douglas Hayward

Marionette made by Douglas Hayward to demonstrate techniques of construction and working. Douglas Hayward had already been a touring puppet player from the 1950s when he set up the Marionette Theatre ...

Dinner and Dance Menu and Programme, Frobisher Hall, Swynnerton

The menu and programme for Frobisher Hall's Second Anniversary Dinner and Dance, held on 12th August 1944. the enteretinment was provided by E.N.S.A., the Entertainments National Service Association ...

Diver marionette, by Stavordale Marionettes

Diver from the Stavordale Marionettes underwater ballet. Buster (Cecil) and Madge Stavordale took up puppetry as a hobby and turned professional in 1947. The Stavordales puppets were used to advertise ...

Dog marionette, by Douglas Hayward

Marionette made by Douglas Hayward. Douglas Hayward had already been a touring puppet player from the 1950s when he set up the Marionette Theatre and Puppet Museum at Abbots Bromley in 1975. When the ...

Douglas and Hazel Hayward with puppets, Staffordshire County Museum

Douglas Hayward and his wife Hazel operating puppets at the Staffordshire County Museum, Shugborough where Douglas's acts were filmed for the Staffordshire County Museum Archive in 2004. Hazel holds the ...

Douglas Hayward designing a puppet.

Douglas Hayward in the early stages of making a puppet in his workshop in Abbots Bromley.

Drake Hall Dramatic Society, Drake Hall, near Eccleshall

Page 28 of 'Drake Hall - A War-Time Hostel', a souvenir book produced for staff and residents at the Swynnerton Royal Ordinance Factory hostel at Drake Hall, produced in 1945. A performance of "A Midsummer ...

Dutch boy marionette, by D'Albert

Wooden figure wearing fur hat, blue jacket and trousers with brown boots. Made by D'Albert. Ernest Mortimer (1896-1966) was a ventriloquist, conjuror and puppetteer who adopted the stage name 'D'Albert ...

Dutch boy marionette, by Waldo Lanchester

Marionette of Dutch boy with blonde hair and blue eyes. He wears a peaked cap, brown jacket with check and blue baggy trousers. Made by Waldo Lanchester. Waldo Lanchester (1897-1978) was at the forefront ...

Earthenware figure of Grimaldi

Earthenware over-glaze painted figure, height 145mm. Joseph Grimaldi (1799-1837) was an actor and pantomimist, who acted for many years at Sadler's Wells and Drury Lane theatres. The figures were possibly ...

Edward Knight

Actor and comedian Edward Knight (1774-1826) was born in Birmingham in 1774. He trained as an artist and worked as a sign-painter, but soon took to the stage. His first appearance was at Newcastle-under-Lyme ...

Edward Knight as 'Hodge'

Actor and comedian Edward Knight (1774-1826) was born in Birmingham in 1774. He trained as an artist and worked as a sign-painter, but soon took to the stage. His first appearance was at Newcastle-under-Lyme ...

Edward Knight as 'Ralph'

Actor and comedian Edward Knight (1774-1826) was born in Birmingham in 1774. He trained as an artist and worked as a sign-painter, but soon took to the stage. His first appearance was at Newcastle-under-Lyme ...

Eggbert marionette, by Waldo Lanchester

Marionette of character Eggbert. Has a small head and long neck and has a angry expression on face. He wears a top hat and black suit with waistcoat and bow tie. Made by Waldo Lanchester. Waldo Lanchester ...

Egyptian Priest marionette, by Waldo Lanchester

Marionette figure from the production of "The Sacred Cat". He wears a tall brown hat, has a long grey beard and wears a long brown robe with hyroglyphic type symbols down front. Made by Waldo Lanchester. ...