A Mumfest tradition...the Carolina Puppet Theatre

Head puppeteers, Carolyn Johnson and Helen Dawkins have been a mumfest favorite for many, many years. So long ago, it is generational…many of the parents who now bring their children to the show, enjoyed the show when they were children. Helen and Carolyn reside in Raleigh and started in the children’s entertainment industry in the  mid-1980’s. They have enjoyed making unusual puppets and writing fun kid’s tales and performing at many festivals, children’s museums and other special events. The puppets are “live”  and talk and interact with the  audience, similar to Sesame Street characters talking to real people. Characters include Poly and Ester the Gabardine Sisters, Ms. Hennington, the chicken, Clem the horse, Ms. Bossy the Jersey cow, Tammy Wynette the country music pig, to Charlie the blue monster …just to name a few. This is a truly fun experience as they use brilliant neon and fluorescent colors, feathers, lights, music, singing, bubbles, dancing with the  smorgasbord of odd characters and fun personalities. It is delightful entertainment and great fun to just sit and watch the children and adults laugh and enjoy this outstanding attraction. Shows are scheduled throughout both festival days so mark your calendar and be sure and bring your kids, grand kids, nieces or nephews for an hour of free and fabulous fun located at the corner of Broad and East Front Street in the Lil’ Kids Corner.