Burma (Myanmar) has a centuries-old tradition of puppets. They 
were much used for court entertainment until the British occupation 
in the later nineteenth century, when the older repertoire and 
characters (mythological, animals and humans) were gradually 
replaced by new stories and figures. This exhibition has a combination 
of modern figures and ones associated with the older repertoire. With 
their highly-coloured and decorated costumes they give a picture of one of 
the more significant forms of Asian puppetry.

Talk: Sat 6 July | 3.45-4.30pm John Mc Cormick will give a short talk on Burmese puppets in the context of the exhibition.

Level 5, Room 4 | On display: Thurs 4, Friday 5, Sat 6 | 12.30-4.30pm each day

Walk up, no booking required. All welcome