Storytelling and Puppetry Experiences


We bring the past to life by reimagining our local history in fun, creative, and imaginative ways!

From puppet theatre shows and vintage-style booths to seaside storytelling, we craft immersive, interactive experiences that transport audiences into vivid snapshots of times gone by.

Our work is built around three exciting strands:

Childrens Storytelling Experiences – Steampunk Festivities – Education and Training

Story telling for children@Adventures from The Potting Shed

🎉 Introducing an Exciting New Storytelling Experience for Children! 📖✨
Where Classic Tales Come to Life – On Screen and In Person!

Bring the magic of storytelling to your party, school, or event with our enchanting new business, where timeless tales leap off the page and into young imaginations!

💻 Now Online Too!
Enjoy our beautifully narrated stories from the comfort of your home or classroom. Each story is now available to watch online, complete with exclusive downloadable worksheets filled with fun, creative activities.

📚 Stories That Matter
Every one of our handpicked Dickensian tales is rich with moral lessons, heartwarming messages,  Perfectly designed to support the national curriculum, our stories both educate and inspire

✨ Book us today for your next party, school visit, or community event—and let your little ones experience the joy of stories that truly come to life!

📲 Visit us online and start your storytelling adventure today!

Steampunk Entertainment @ The Snobby Dodgems

Steampunk Seaside Experiences for festivals and events.

Our Victorian immersive experiences have caused a sensation across the south coast.

From end-of-the-pier shenanigans like our charming Fortune Tellers and the ever-jolly Laughing Sailor Booths, to walkabout street theatre.

larger-than-life puppets and masked and unmasked Victorian characters, there’s something to delight audiences of all ages.

Don’t forget to stop by “Toot Sweets”, our nostalgic Victorian sweet shop, where wooden shopkeepers from Dickensian Portsmouth serve up delicious sugary treats.

Education and Training @ Red Sauce Theatre

An Immersive Dickensian Experience like no other! Especially for heritage settings,  featuring two captivating Dickensian tales and a puppetry tour or walkabout, The visual puppetry and nature of the stories bring the social issues of the Victorian era to life:

Comes with a Charlie Chaplin Workshop – Learn how to be a silent movie star!

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We have our own Inclusive Theatre Company, delivering performances throughout the year at Portsmouth Fringe, Comic Con and Treadgolds

Specialism: Including Adults SEND and nominated internationally for our work within “Dementia and the Arts”

We now offer training  for those working with our specialist groups to deliver storytelling, improvisation, comedy, mime and puppetry enriching your communication, engagement and confidence.

Catch us live in 25

Tuesday 29th July - The Red Sauce Inclusive Theatre
Perform The Real Boy as part of The Portsmouth Fringe
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Sunday 3rd August 12pm The Main Stage Victoria Park,
The ROYAL tale of The Tatty Slippers
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Saturday 9th August - Portsmouth Cathedral
The ROYAL tale of The Tatty Slippers
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Saturday 16th August - Portsmouth Cathedral
Meet Rachella the Fortune Teller - The Laughing Sailor
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Sunday 17th August - Cumberland House Museum
The fluffy tale of the Ugly Duckling - Celebrating National swan day
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Victorious Festival Adventures from the Potting Shed
Catch us on all 3 days for some family festival fun
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IOW Steampunk Festival -
The Toot Sweet Show and Rachella the Fortune Teller
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Portsmouth Family Fringe Festival - 26th July 12pm - Main stage
The Dickensian tale of The Elves and the Shoemaker -with a modern day twist!
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