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Lecture, Barnard's Inn Hall, Tuesday, 13 Oct 2026 - 18:00
The Science of Puppetry – How Real Can They Be?
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In this joint lecture, Gresham Professor of Physic Robin May and world-renowned puppet creator Steve Allen (Labyrinth, The Muppets, Fraggle Rock) discuss the science that goes in to bringing puppets to life, what our interactions with puppets mean for our understanding of human emotions, and how we may be able to use puppets to help tackle some of society’s most pressing challenges.
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