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The Science of Puppetry – How Real Can They Be?

Professor Robin May and Steve Allen · Gresham College

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In this joint lecture, Gresham Professor of Physic Robin May and world-renowned puppet creator Steve Allen (Labyrinth, The Muppets, Fraggle Rock) discuss the science that goes in to bringing puppets to life, what our interactions with puppets mean for our understanding of human emotions, and how we may be able to use puppets to help tackle some of society’s most pressing challenges.

The talk

  1. The Science of Puppetry – How Real Can They Be? 2026-10-13 · YouTube

Credits and licence

Institution
Gresham College
Taught by
Professor Robin May, Steve Allen
Year
2026
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Psychology and the brain, Art, architecture and design
Source
Gresham College
Licence
Educational use (Gresham College's terms), as Gresham College states it. Gresham College's terms
Attribution
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