HandMade Theatre

Unique, sustainable, engaging work with people at its heart.

The Butterfly House

Current Shows

The Butterfly House

Welcome to The Butterfly House, a brand-new puppet show by HandMade Theatre.

Gather round and be enchanted by a stunning collection of handcrafted puppets. Follow the magical transformation from caterpillar to butterfly, discover a kaleidoscope of colourful species, and take a moment to reflect on how we can join together to protect their fragile homes and reconnect with the natural world.

With original live music, sustainable design and a clever technological twist, The Butterfly House is a joyous celebration of nature and transformation, perfect for audiences of all ages!

The Butterfly House (2026) has been commissioned by Applause Rural Touring and is supported by Arts Council England.

Current Shows

Current Shows

Current Shows

HANDMADE THEATRE PRODUCE NEWLY DEVISED PRODUCTIONS SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

All our unique performances are highly visual, tactile and interactive. We always encourage our audience to become active participants, engaging in songs and activities. Our stories take you on abstract journeys, learning about the world around you while having lots and lots of fun!

Each show involves a fantastic mix of songs, stories, props, puppets, drama and adventure, led by a talented team of artists, performers and musicians. Our shows are suitable for age range 0-100 and a variety of abilities, including those with special needs.

Performances have been developed in collaboration with schools, venues, artists and young people. We specialise in productions which can be presented in both indoor and outdoor environments and we regularly tour to a range of venues, schools and festivals.

Our current productions on tour include:

Too Many Cooks: A food inspired competition

Wildernests: A story of nature

    Check out their individual pages for more information!