# Event Details - **Event Name**: Jumping Jack Workshop - Bermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Make your own Jumping Jack puppet with artists and puppet maker Sarah Sparkes and dance along to live music in the Market PlaceAbout this EventFree family drop-in craft: Make and operate a Jumping Jack puppet.Make your own Jumping Jack puppet with artists and puppet maker Sarah Sparkes and dance along to live music in the Market Place with Unity Music Arts Trust.All puppets made at this event can be used at at our grand finale celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens on 12th July. Put the date in your diary!Free drop-in activity 12pm - 3pmAll ages and abilities welcomeDisabled accessibleSeating availableMarket open with places to eat and drink nearbyFree activities every Saturday 16th May - 11th JulyBermondsey Puppet & Story Festival 2026A new family-friendly community festival is coming to Bermondsey in summer 2026. Bermondsey Puppet & Story Fest will feature free puppetry and storytelling workshops across local schools, community venues and public spaces, leading to a lively outdoor celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens on Sunday 12 July, 12–5pm.The finale will showcase community-made puppets alongside headline performances from internationally renowned storytellers including Usifu Jalloh, Emily Hanna, Marrianna Portello and Bernadette Russell.Find out more:https://bermondsey.london/events/puppet-storytelling-festival-2026-bermondsey/All events are free and open to all ages.Supported by Blue Bermondsey BID, Connection With Wonder and Southwark Cultural Celebration Fund, the festival is brought to you by the team behind London Dreamtime Storytelling and Illuminate Bermondsey & Rotherhithe.Artist Sarah SparkesSarah Sparkes is a London-based artist whose multidisciplinary practice explores the boundaries between science, folklore, and the supernatural. Sarah works across installation, sculpture, film, and performance as well as curating and teaching. She is the founder of live art project Chutney Preserves where puppets, performers, artist and the public interact in outdoor space, including the Puppet Wars on Camberwell Green. Sarah has run many memorable activities in The Blue Marketplace, including colouring competitions, making christmas decorations and lantern making.Unity Music Arts TrustLet’s Make Music & Dance is a free community event with live music and dance workshops organised by musician Steven Pierre. The programme will include a community choir, guitar/vocalist, salsa dancing plus a special guest vocal crooner performing classic hits. This is an annual event to celebrate the memory of community hero, musician and beloved market fishmonger Russel Dryden.What to expect from at the workshopsFree public workshops will take place across local venues and outdoor spaces, including weekly sessions at The Blue Market from May - July. Led by professional storytellers and puppeteers, these hands-on sessions invite people of all ages to create puppets, share stories and learn the techniques that bring puppetry and storytelling to life. Participants can contribute ideas and creations towards the final community celebration. No experience is needed — just curiosity and imagination. Take home your creations and then bring them along to Bermondsey Spa Gardens on Sunday 12 July 12 - 5pm and join in with our finale show!How to get thereThe Blue, Market Place, South Bermondsey SE16 3UQBy bus 1, 381, P12By train South Bermondsey, Canada WaterBy tube BermondseyBy car Free Parking on St James Road Car Park (2 hour maximum). Free street parking available at weekends, please check signs carefully for local restrictions. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/jumping-jack-workshop-bermondsey-puppet-and-storytelling-festival-2026/100001987330495008 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, festivals, workshops, art, storytelling, dance, live-music, performances, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Blue Market Bermondsey - **lat**: 51.49238760000001 - **long**: -0.0636361 - **full address**: The Blue Market Bermondsey, Market Place, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Jumping Jack Workshop - Bermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/f07662019e9081ea32c814fc0ce71fd79b3b0c06fad02cbfd390b1f45739bc6c-rimg-w1200-h630-dc484615-gmir.jpg?v=1776341232 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Jumping Jack Workshop - Bermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival 2026 being held? - **A:** Jumping Jack Workshop - Bermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival 2026 takes place on Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm at The Blue Market Bermondsey, Market Place, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Jumping Jack Workshop - Bermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival 2026? - **A:** Jumping Jack Workshop - Bermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival 2026 is organized by Bermondsey.London. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Jumping Jack Workshop - Bermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival 2026 is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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