Puppetry, the Body, and the Puppet
with
Phoebe Hyder
in the studio
Availability is limited–book now
Where Motion Capture and Puppetry meet
For the first time, Phoebe Hyder is opening up her puppetry training to the public in this one-of-a-kind workshop. Puppetry, the Body, and the Puppet, invites you to explore the artistry of puppetry and how it can transform your approach to performance, especially in the realm of motion capture.
In the morning session, you'll work hands-on with puppets to master the fundamental principles of puppetry: breath, weight, and focus. You'll learn how to infuse a puppet with life, intention, and movement.
In the afternoon, you’ll apply these principles to your own body, exploring how to puppeteer yourself to embody characters and creatures with precision and expressiveness. This is a rare opportunity to bridge the gap between puppetry and motion capture, giving you tools to refine your physicality and develop an analytical eye for movement while working in the volume.
This workshop is innovative, practical, and unlike anything else currently available. Whether you're a mover, actor, mocap performer, or simply curious, this workshop is your chance to learn a completely fresh and transformative method.
Phoebe Hyder
Phoebe Hyder is a leading female innovator, international artist, and actor whose work spans TV, Film, Theatre, Game, VFX/CFX puppetry for TV & Film, performance capture and motion capture pre-vis, movement and puppetry direction, and XR-enhanced theatre. Known for blending traditional puppetry with cutting-edge digital technology, Phoebe is at the forefront of redefining immersive storytelling across live and virtual mediums.
An emerging artist at Chichester Festival Theatre and formerly a Creative Associate at Jermyn Street Theatre, Phoebe’s multi-faceted career includes roles as an actor, puppeteer, movement artist, and puppetry director. In 2024, she co-launched Tracked Illusions, her own performance capture puppetry studio, currently developing its first full-length VR game featuring puppeteered digital creatures that bring the artistry of live puppetry into an interactive virtual space.
Phoebe’s extensive training includes the Sir Michael Redgrave Scholarship at Guildford School of Acting, alongside studies with Lecoq, Complicité, Gecko, and Frantic Assembly. She has worked internationally to explore the emotional potential of XR in theatre, and her groundbreaking approach combines her skills in movement, puppetry, and acting.
Currently, Phoebe is creating Moon River, her debut work as lead artist, for Chichester Festival Theatre’s Emerging Artists Programme. This ambitious production brings together XR, puppetry, and sensory storytelling, offering audiences a transformative experience that bridges reality and the virtual.
Beyond her primary work, Phoebe is a certified yoga instructor (200hr Yoga Alliance) and Makaton tutor, bringing a holistic approach to movement and accessibility in the arts. Known for her inventive approach and dynamic presence, Phoebe is not only a skilled actor but also a passionate advocate for integrating arts and technology.
Find out more about phoebes works on her website: www.phoebehyder.com
Who is this for?
Actors
Movers & Makers
Physical Performers
Motion capture Performers
Prices
Early bird till the 17th January 2025
£130
Troupe members use your personalised
discount code at checkout for £15 off
from the 18th January 2025
£150
Troupe members use your personalised
discount code at checkout for £15 off
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faq
WHERE IS THE SESSION HELD?
Sadler’s Wells, STAGE DOOR (Studio C), Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4TN (Nearest Tube: Angel, Northern Line). NB. Stage door/Lilian Baylis entrance and NOT main theatre entrance.
Getting here.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING TO THE SESSION?
Water, snacks, lunch as you are there for the whole day and comfortable clothes to move in. Class is taken barefoot or in socks.
HOW DO I FIND OUT ABOUT OTHER SHAPES IN MOTION WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS?
Do sign up to our mailing list here, you can also say ‘hi’ on Instagram where we post regular updates.
WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE?
At least 10 mins prior to class start time. Please sign in when you get to reception.
Any concerns or if you need to let us know that you may be late email: [email protected]
IF I CAN'T MAKE IT, WILL I GET A REFUND?
Refunds are given, minus a £10 administration fee, if you withdraw your booking on or before the 31st of January 2025. No refunds after the 31st of January 2025.
HOW DO I BECOME A TROUPE MEMBER?
Details of who and how you can join as a Troupe member, to receive future discounts, can be read here.
Are you ready to develop your skills and inspire your creativity? Move with us and take your skills and confidence to the next level.