Smethwick Puppetry Festival Opening Celebration by Black Country Touring

🌟 Join us for a magical afternoon at the Smethwick Puppetry Festival! This enchanting opening celebration features:

✨ Tatwood Puppets presenting Count Ocular, a delightful fusion of close-up magic rooted in the whimsical traditions of vaudeville.

🎭 Mini performances of Blast Off! will also be available, alongside the fantastic wild walkabout animals from Animus Puppetry.

🎉 The official festival opening and unveiling of “The Crankie Forest” exhibition takes place at 5:00 PM.

🎫 No Strings Tickets (Free): We offer a limited number of free No Strings tickets for each show! Perfect for anyone who may not afford a paid ticket right now. Simply fill out our quick form, and we’ll send your tickets!

📅 Event Details:

• Genre: Theatre
• Duration: 180 mins
• Price: £6 (Pay What You Can from £3)
• Age Suitability: All Ages
• Date: Saturday, 14 February 2026, from 3:00 PM
• Location: Thimblemill Library, 189 Thimblemill Road, Smethwick, B67 6LP, United Kingdom

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