Articles

Below is a collection of articles written by Artistic Director, Penelope Bartlau. If you would like to republish any of these works, please contact us using the information on the “Contact Us” page.

Dispatch – Death of a Puppet: When is a lifeless character is more than a lifeless object?

How can something that’s not alive die and then make audiences weep? Article by Penelope Bartlau, written for Australian Puppeteer Magazine, Special Edition No 35, Union International De La Marionette, p.24 March 2008.

VCA Master of Puppetry – A Year On Fast Forward

A look back at the trials and triumphs of Penelope’s participation in the VCA Master of Puppetry course. Written for Australian Puppeteer Magazine, Special Edition No 35, Union International De La Marionette, p.36 March 2008.

Beer & Art

Reflection on the experience of working and boozing at Prague Quadrennial. Article written by Penelope Bartlau, published in VCA News, issue 2, 2007.

Hatch on the Road: Sequins and Dirt

Touring India with object puppets and lots of cardboard. Live Rat on stage surprises Australia’s High Commissioner for the Arts (and the performers). Article by Penelope Bartlau, written for Australian Puppeteer Magazine, Edition No. 34, Union International De La Marionette,  2007.