Puppeteer

Samuel is a founding member of Kazbah Theatre and has worked extensively with the company for the past two years. Alongside Artistic Director, Andy Evans and with fellow co-creators, the shows are usually devised around a theme or for a particular event. The shows to date have used hand and rod puppetry with the exception of Cirque Du Pierre (2024), performed through bunraku-style puppetry. Throughout 2024, Samuel has worked extensively with Kazbah Theatre. The work includes:

Cirque Du Pierre, performance commissioned by Lincs Inspire Libraries

Plastic Is Everywhere (2024) by McShane and Shaw, a music video about the impact of rubbish and the need for recycling

digital film of Cap'n Fishcake and His Fabulous Fish Fingers

and appearances at The Lincolnshire Show (Lincoln), 20-21 Visual Arts Centre (Scunthorpe), No Limits Festival at Normanby Hall (Scunthorpe) and the Beverley Puppet Festival

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From November 2023 - February 2024, Samuel was funded by Create North East Lincolnshire's Development Fund to further develop his puppetry skills. The development fund allowed him to build a bank of resources for research on the fundamentals and history of puppetry, exploring different styles, techniques and puppetry companies. He used the fund to see puppetry shows alongside training. Throughout his Development Fund activity Samuel trained with Natasha Holmes (Tell Tale Hearts Children's Touring Theatre Company), Kathleen Yore (Odd Doll) and Sophie Powell (PuppetBox).  ​​​​