Puppetry Resources

Puppetry Home Page-- a comprehensive list of links to all types of puppetry resources on the Internet. Visit the "Puppetry Traditions Around the World" page for great resources!

Punch and Judy Web Ring-- Full of resources related to the origins, history and activities of Punch and Judy, the world famous puppets.

Bunraku Resources

History of Bunraku-- A good place to start to get an overview of Bunraku

Brief Introduction to the History of Bunraku-- describes the development of ningyo-joruri, literally puppets and storytelling, along with its recent revival in modern Japan.

Shadow Puppetry

Overview of Wayang Kulit. Very informative! the indonesian shadow puppets: performances

Map of Java

History of Puppetry and Shadow Plays Incredible resources as it includes information from bunraku to marionettes and shadow puppetry.

Shadow and Strings: Puppetry from around the world A paper written in conjunction with an exhibition on the ancient art of puppetry.