The Tudor Artisan Hub Arts Collective Carrick-on-Suir is proud to present ‘A Christmas Puppet Vignette Showcase’, an enchanting event featuring original festive tales brought to life with handcrafted puppets made from 100% upcycled materials by local maker Sheila Wood.
This true community collaboration features short scripts penned by Jenny Cox, Paul O'Keeffe, and Ethel Power from the Writing Changes Lives Writers' Collective, and performances by first-time puppeteers—Enda O'Driscoll, Neill Bourke, Sheenagh Raggett, Mala Raggett, David Shee, and Finn McLoughlin—from the Brewery Lane Theatre, Carrick-on-Suir Musical Society, and the Tudor Artisan Hub.
Performances will take place at Ormond Castle on Sunday, December 7th, 2025, with showings at 12pm, 1.30pm, and 3pm. An event for the whole family, best enjoyed by children aged 3+. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Show length 45mins. Tickets are €10 (family discounts available).
As seating is limited, advance payment is required to secure your place; please contact the Tudor Artisan Hub at 086 2560609 to book.
Thank you to Ormond Castle and OPW - Office of Public Works for facilitating this event, thank you to Cahir Castle for the use of the magnificent Puppet stage which was crafted by Mallow Depot, OPW.
Thank you to everyone involved in this inaugural Puppet Show production.❤
This event is kindly supported by the Tipperary County Council Shop Local Tipperary - Christmas Retail Support Scheme.
The handcrafted puppets featured in the showcase offer more than just festive charm; they embody a commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. Created entirely from 100% upcycled materials by talented local maker Sheila Wood, Tudor Artisan Hub these unique puppets highlight the power of creative reuse, transforming discarded items into cherished art. This eco-conscious approach significantly reduces waste destined for landfills and conserves natural resources that would typically be used in new production. By choosing upcycled materials, the project showcases how artistic innovation and environmental stewardship can work hand-in-hand to produce beautiful, sustainable creations within the community.
The Puppets arrive to Ormond Castle for the first time on Sunday 16th November, 2025
The amazing Puppet Theatre/Kiosk - Crafted by Mallow Dept. OPW. This Puppet stage is the property of OPW and is on loan to Ormond Castle for this Puppet Showcase.
Boar to be Wild - A Christmas Tudor Tale
Script by Jenny Cox. Puppets handcrafted by Sheila Wood
Puppeteers - Sheenagh Raggett, Neill Bourke, Finn McLoughlin and David Shee.
Narrator Enda O'Driscoll.
Black Tom
Eilís - The Brave little girl
'Brian' The stinky Boar
'Mary' the Chatty Canary
'Desmond' the muscley hound
Dad
Boar to be Wild - A Christmas Tudor Tale
Black Tom
Desmond
Brian
Brian, Black Tom and Desmond!
The Little Drummer Boy revisited - Written by Paul O'Keeffe.
Puppets handcrafted by Sheila Wood.
Puppetteers - David Shee, Finn McLoughlin, Neill Bourke and Sheenagh Raggett
Elijah and Isaac
Isaac with Bódhran
Elijah and sheep
Mary and Joseph and Baby Jaysus
The Angel
The Angel
Christmas Baking - written by Ethel Power.
Puppets handcrafted by Sheila Wood
Puppeteers Sheenagh Raggett and Mala Raggett
Martha
Granny
Our Narrator - Santa
Handcrafted by Sheila Wood. Puppeteer Enda O'Driscoll.
Rehearsing with the Puppet Stage at Ormond Castle Sunday, 23rd November 2025
Rehearsal Photographs by Pete Smith, Sunday 23rd November, 2025 - Ormond Castle
Performance Photoshoot by Noreen Duggan Photography Sunday 7th December 2025
