Covering the essentials of puppetry with activities suitable for adults and children of any age, Smith's guide is easy to follow, thought provoking and a handy reference book for anyone with a professional or personal interest in puppetry.
The chapters follow a logical order, making it possible to base a series of workshops or classes on them. She begins with basic considerations such as incorporating breathing into your puppet's movement and then progresses on to voice work and finally script writing, evolving from improvised scenes. There is a focus on collaboration and a healthy approach to appraisal: I particularly like the ‘what if’ approach she advocates for critical discussions.
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