The finale of this years Puppet and Storytelling Festival is this Sunday from 12 – 5pm, at Bermondsey Spa Gardens SE1 3EU.
We’ve done over 20+ workshops in the past few months, with families making their own puppets, and there’ll be more opportunities for families to do similar on the day. As well as the finale performances.
A day of storytelling and puppetry in Spa Park, Bermondsey. Featuring puppets and performances made by the community, with dazzling headline performances by Storytellers from around the word alongside puppet making workshops, facepainting, market, food & drinks and relaxing in the summer sunshine with family and friends.
12 noon Bernadette Russell – Trees for Bermondsey storyteller
12.45 Richard Handley with Mr Bones – Puppet Show
1.15 Emily Hanna – Irish storytelling
2pm Marianna Portelo – Brazilian Storytelling
2.45 Community Performance – City of London Academy, Bede Centre, Harris Academy, Appleby Blue, St James Primary School with Simon Lyshon and Minnie Wilkinson.
3.30 Usifu Jalloh – Sierra Leone Storytelling
Times will vary
Reserve a spot
🌳 Grand Finale: Bermondsey Spa Gardens
Sunday 12 July 2026 12 – 5pm
Everything builds towards a joyful, family-friendly celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens, featuring:
- Live performances created by local participants
- Drop-in creative workshops
- Art tents and interactive activities
- Food stalls and a welcoming festival atmosphere
Expect colour, creativity, and stories from across the community brought to life.
This grass roots community event has been funded by Southwark Council, and the businesses within and surrounding the Blue and the Biscuit Factory through their Business Improvement Disctrict that they all collectively fund (local business owners working together to improve the area and work with local communities).
