# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Lifting Stories - Folkestone Puppets
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 23 Nov, 2025 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The Leas Lift Puppet Show is back!

Step into the fascinating history of the Folkestone Leas Lift with Lifting Stories — an enchanting puppet and visual theatre performance for all ages.

Created and performed by Folkestone Puppets, this interactive show brings to life the remarkable journey of the town’s beloved funicular railway — from its grand opening in 1885 to its closure in 2017 and the exciting plans for its reopening next year.

Blending storytelling, craftsmanship, and imagination, Lifting Stories celebrates the spirit of community and innovation that has defined the Leas Lift for over a century.

Founded in 2017 by André Veríssimo, Folkestone Puppets creates original works that entertain, inspire, and challenge. For this special production, Veríssimo and his team of local artists have crafted a heartfelt tribute to one of Folkestone’s most treasured landmarks.

Tickets: FREE Entry (Pay What You Decide – suggested price £0.00 - donations also welcome on the day)
Event Details
Doors Open at 1:45PM
Starts at 2:00PM

Location
Grand Burstin Hotel, Folkestone, CT20 1TX
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/folkestone/lifting-stories-folkestone-puppets/200029108501811
- **Event Categories**: art, contests, theatre, nonprofit, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Folkestone
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Grand Burstin Hotel
- **lat**: 51.0792176028
- **long**: 1.18532079901
- **full address**: Grand Burstin Hotel, The Harbour,Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Lifting Stories - Folkestone Puppets being held?
  - **A:** Lifting Stories - Folkestone Puppets takes place on Sun, 23 Nov, 2025 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 23 Nov, 2025 at 02:00 pm at Grand Burstin Hotel, The Harbour,Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Lifting Stories - Folkestone Puppets?
  - **A:** Lifting Stories - Folkestone Puppets is organized by The Folkestone Leas Lift Company Charity.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Lifting Stories - Folkestone Puppets is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Folkestone, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Lifting Stories - Folkestone Puppets sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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