Ronnie Le Drew
1947 - 2026
On 27 July 2026 we were saddened to announce the death of our President and dear friend Ronnie Le Drew, following a short illness. Many of our members have interacted with Ronnie and will know how kind and thoughtful he was with everyone, willingly giving up his time to chat, help or support. We know this news will have come as a shock to many and deeply saddens us all. Ronnie was our President for 10 years, and possibly the most active and supportive President we have ever had or will have. His legacy in the puppetry world stretches far and wide, and there will be countless puppeteers mourning the loss of our dear friend.
Rest in Peace.
Our dear friend.
Ronnie Le Drew
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We host online and in-person events, publish a bi-monthly Newsletter unique to our members, and the renowned Puppet Master magazine. You can also have your own personal profile on our website. What’s not to like?
In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to attend training events, develop as a performer, learn valuable making skills, and network with other members for advice and guidance. As well as supporting and promoting both Puppetry & Model Theatre, we still retain our important heritage.
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(established as The British Puppet & Model Theatre Guild on 29 April 1925)
Membership
On our membership page you will find a package to suit everyone, even if you live outside of the UK. Members receive a bi-monthly newsletter detailing forthcoming events and offering exclusive opportunities to share news of your work and learn about what others are doing. Annually, we produce The Puppet Master magazine, which showcases interesting events from the past year and allows our members to learn more about what is current in the world of Puppetry and Model Theatre.
History, News and Events
In 1925, our founders laid out the foundations for a friendly organisation with the objective of sharing knowledge about our art. This remains the cornerstone of the Guild today. You can learn about our history and details of planned events in our events section. And we can’t forget The National Puppetry Archive, which the Guild supports. Visit the History section, where you can learn about some of Britain’s Puppetry and Model Theatre treasures.
In our online shop we have entertaining and informative DVDs produced by the Guild, which offer insight into the history of puppetry.
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