Beasts on the Street, Newcastle
Newcastle Puppetry Festival – FREE and suitable for all ages
Saturday 19th April 2025
• Beasts on the Street, 11am – 4pm, Northumberland Street
https://www.movingpartsarts.com/what-s-on/beasts-on-the-street
11am-4pm. Beasts on the Street is back! Giant creatures will roam Northumberland Street to open Newcastle Puppetry Festival 2025 with roaming walkabout performances between 11am-4pm. Come and stroke a giant deer’s nose, hug an elephant trunk, and help the Jabberwocky to spread its wings. Don’t miss the Toon Underground community parade at 2pm with live music and over 100 participants! Roaming acts and the parade will enter Northumberland Street from the Pilgrim Street end, near Fenwicks.
INDIVIDUAL ACT TIMINGS:
Delilah the Elephant by Jo Feijo and Moving Parts Arts: 11am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm
Victorian Time Travellers by Bell & Bullock: 11.15am, 12.45pm
Eikthynir the Elk by Red Thing Creations: 11.30am, 1pm, 3pm
Jabberwocky by Rag & Bone: 12pm midday, 1.30pm, 3.30pm
