Puppet Making Workshop
Sonia Sabri Company
Join artist Daya Bhatti for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll create your own animated elephant puppet, inspired by Sonia Sabri Company’s The Elephant and The Drummer.
Craft / Workshop | Suitable for all | Drop-In | FREE
SAT 29 AUG
12:00 - 15:00 | Smithfield Outside (12)
Sonia Sabri Company are also performing THE ELEPHANT & THE DRUMMER at the festival.
See all activities at The Big Feast 2026.
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Join artist Daya Bhatti for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll create your own animated elephant puppet, inspired by Sonia Sabri Company’s The Elephant and The Drummer.
Bring your elephant to life using lollipop sticks and split pins, then decorate it with colourful patterns, words, and gems to create a puppet that’s as unique as you.
Each participant will take home a one of a kind puppet that celebrates their own creativity and individuality.
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Through our dance and music, we unearth untold stories, transform lives, and create small miracles.
Established in 2002 and joining the Arts Council’s National Portfolio in 2012, Sonia Sabri Company (SSCo) is led by Artistic Director, Sonia Sabri MBE and Musical Director, Sarvar Sabri. We are a Birmingham Hippodrome associate company and partner with many organisations across the West Midlands.
Our award-winning productions are rooted in Kathak and Indian classical music but draw on contemporary influences to create distinctive, relevant and accessible artistic experiences for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. We tour internationally to theatres, arts centres and festivals, as well as unconventional spaces, including schools, libraries, parks and museums. We are committed to presenting energetic work with live music wherever possible with high quality percussion, instrumental, and vocals as well as soundscapes.
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