Whippet Up are Teesside-based festival and event artists with a captivating collection of hand-crafted puppets and a range of shows based on Northern folk tales and local themes. All our work is designed, built, written and performed with local people who find, or are referred into, Whippet Up for a wellbeing boost.
Rise Up
Discover mythical creatures and local legends as the culture, folklore and customs of the northern counties are retold in a whimsical, Whippet Up way
Parades & Walkabouts
Whippet up love a parade. Dressing up and big pricessional puppets really make a difference to a procession
After Dark
Discover mythical creatures and local legends as the culture, folklore and customs of the northern counties are retold in a whimsical, Whippet Up way
Folk Tales
Joyous, light-hearted retellings of local folk tales. Great fun for all the family.