Creature Encounters creates extraordinary puppet experiences for live events, festivals, and productions worldwide. We're master puppet makers, theatrical engineers, and street theatre performers specialising in animatronic creatures, walkabout characters, and interactive shows.
Epico the dragon at Freedom Festival, Hull.
Dinosaur that Pooped a Rock Show, UK Tour
Red Hare for Greater Anglia Trains.
Our spectacular puppet walkabouts and shows bring fantasy to life at outdoor arts festivals, street theatre events, corporate functions, and private celebrations. From towering mythical beings to intricate character performances, we deliver unforgettable entertainment.
We design and fabricate custom puppets, animatronic creatures, masks, and walk-around character costumes for television, film, theatre, and live events. Our special effects artistry and theatrical engineering expertise serve productions requiring professional puppet making and creature effects.
Whether you need live puppet entertainment or custom puppet fabrication, we deliver theatrical magic that transforms spaces and captivates audiences.
BBC • The Royal Family • No 10 Downing Street • Ministry of Defence • Royal Opera House • Punch Drunk • London Olympics 2012 • Gatwick Airport • Golden Mask Festival (Russia) • Glastonbury Festival • Formula One Bahrain • HSBC • Royal Bank of Scotland • Away Resorts • Atomic, London • Bloomberg • Google • Facebook • BP • Westfield • Centre Parcs • Alnwick Garden • Yorkshire Wildlife Park • Marwell Zoo • Mark Thompson Productions • Punch Drunk Theatrical Experiences • Blackgang Chine • Plus thousands of festivals, shopping centres, and events worldwide.
The Epico show in full swing at Freedom Festival, Hull.
The Creature Works at Argent Centre, our home until the pandemic
The Penguins Abroad at Witham Puppet Festival.