Marc Parrett - artistic director
Marc Parrett is an internationally renowned puppetry artist and theatre maker. He trained in clown and physical theatre at Circomedia in Bristol and has performed across the UK, Europe and Australia. Previous clients include Aardman Animations, BBC3, Leeds Playhouse, Green Ginger, the Egg, Watermill Theatre Newbury, Scarlet Oak, Hull City of Culture, Bristol Old Vic and Sally Cookson.
What people have said about Marc's work:
“…quietly revolutionary puppetry.”
Arifa Akbar / Guardian / Michael Morpurgo’s Pinocchio / Watermill, Newbury / 2024
“There is a lot of love in this show. Surprises delightful and traumatic. Laughter and horror.
I highly recommend it."
Audience member / PIXIEMATOSIS / theOBJECTproject / Ashburton Arts Centre / 2023
“Marc Parrett’s puppets are bewitching, and the actors perform through them so they seem truly animated. It has a magical effect, for children and adults alike. There is a coup de theatre when the whale which swallows Pinocchio comes roving out, lit up from inside, with a small-scale majesty reminiscent of My Neighbour Totoro.”
Arifa Akbar / Guardian / Michael Morpurgo’s Pinocchio / Watermill, Newbury / 2024
“Marc Parrett’s design is remarkably lifelike, neither Disneyfied nor anthropomorphised. That tummy isn’t as plump as it might be, the tail ratty rather than bushy: this squirrel really does look hungry. When it cocks its head and sets beady eyes on me I half suspect it will gnaw my toes.”
Chris Wiegand / Guardian / Squirrel / the Egg, Bath / 2019
“The greatest show I’ve ever seen.”
Instagram comment / The Stuff of Life / theOBJECTproject / Shamballa Festival / 2025
I saw Pixiematosis last night in Crediton with my daughter, we absolutely absolutely loved this show! I didn't want it to end it was wonderful!! The synergy between the lady (Nicole?) who was the sound engineer and Marc was absolutely divine...when Blinky bit into that apple 😯...the goggles on Barbie ..in my mind it was alive, the whole universe was in the room and we were captivated from beginning to end...Mark you are an absolute joy 😊❤️👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 stars! I could write sooooo much..x
Youtube comment / PIXIEMATOSIS by theOBJECTproject / Crediton Arts Centre / 2023
Such an incredible show! I'm still digesting it
Audience member/ PIXIEMATOSIS by theOBJECTproject / Wardrobe Theatre, Bristol / 2023
