A journal of an amateur puppeteer

Last updated — February 2026

Fuck the Strings is an ongoing journal documenting my life and experiences inside contemporary puppetry — the making of puppets, performances, commissions, contacts, and the strange intimacy of giving objects a voice.

This is not a portfolio or a shop. It is a record of practice.

Entry 003

Puppet Boat

Socalising with the past, complaining about the present.

Entry 001

Meeting Monty Le Chew

Monty the veteran puppeteer best known for Velco from Clouds and his leadership in the UK puppetry world.