Punch and Judy (UK), traditional Turkish Karagöz (actually shadow, but often misclassified), Sesame Street’s simpler characters (e.g., Ernie before full-body Muppet conversion).
Lowest possible cost; can be made in minutes; encourages improvisation. different types of puppets
Traditional Bunraku plays (e.g., Chushingura ), modern adaptations in The Lion King (Broadway uses puppeteers visible). Punch and Judy (UK), traditional Turkish Karagöz (actually
Traditional Fingerlings toys, simple classroom felt puppets. Punch and Judy (UK)
Very steep learning curve; requires a high performance space; strings can tangle. 4. Shadow Puppets Construction: Flat, usually leather or paper figures, intricately cut out and sometimes colored. Attached to thin rods or bamboo sticks. A bright light is shone from behind a translucent white screen.