A spooky puppet experience featuring seasonal treats and a chance to meet the puppet stars of the show is set to thrill families in Bewley’s Grafton Street this bank holiday Sunday and Monday, as puppeteer Martin Cahill, from No Strings Puppet Theatre, will regale children and parents alike with the story of Jamie and the Scary Witch.
The Spooky Stories event will take place at the Bewley’s Grafton Street Coffee Academy and promises to be packed with thrilling puppetry and magical storytelling.
“I became interested in puppetry as a child while watching Sesame Street – it dawned on me that someone was controlling the puppets and I knew it was what I wanted to do,” said the Dubliner, who has worked full time in puppetry for 20 years.
Jamie and the Scary Witch is a story created by Martin, who wants children to know the puppets are only pretending to be scary. “After the show, I usually bring the puppets out to show the children that they don’t have to be afraid of them,” he said. “It gives them an opportunity to see they are really friendly puppets who were only pretending to be mean. It is also a chance to see how they work – all of the puppets are simple, big and colourful.”
Tickets to the live puppet show, include a loaded hot chocolate and Halloween cupcake for children, with a tea or coffee option for parents,. There’s also a Samhain Afternoon Tea on offer for adults with their signature Barm Brack on the side.
Tickets for Spooky Stories at Bewley’s Grafton Street, can be found here.
Sunday October 27th and Monday October 28th, Bewley’s Grafton Street, Dublin 2.
