'World Puppetry Day', March 21

🎭 World Puppetry Day (March 21)

World Puppetry Day celebrates the timeless art of puppetry - a form of storytelling that has entertained audiences for centuries across cultures all over the world. From traditional marionettes and shadow puppets to beloved TV characters, puppetry brings imagination to life in a uniquely magical way. It’s a day to appreciate the skill of puppeteers, the charm of iconic characters, and the joy these creations continue to bring to both children and adults alike.

🎶 CST Song of the Day – “Puppet On A String” by Sandie Shaw

Perfectly fitting for the occasion, today’s song is “Puppet On A String” by Sandie Shaw - the UK’s winning entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 1967. With its catchy melody, playful lyrics, and distinctive 60s sound, the song captures the idea of being “controlled” like a puppet, all wrapped up in a bright, unforgettable performance.

A true classic of British pop, it remains one of the most recognisable Eurovision winners - and an ideal soundtrack to celebrate the world of puppetry.

🎵 “I wonder if one day that you’ll say that you care…”

Name The Puppets & Muppets

See how many of these puppets & muppets members can name ...

Answers:

'The Wombles'; Rod Hull & Emu; 'The Lonely Goatherd'; 'The Sound Of Music'

Statler & Waldorf; Roland Rat; Lord Snooty & Ray Charles

Pinnocchio; Gordon The Gopher & Phillip Schofield; Animal

'The Clangers'; George, Bungle & Zippy ('Rainbow'); Mr Blobby

Rowlf; Big Bird; Kermit

Punch & Judy; 'Stingray'; Miss Piggy

Morph; Gonzo; Rod Hull & Emu (with Michael Parkinson)

Sooty & Sweep; Basil Brush; 'Cadbury's Smash' advert (can anyone sing the slogan?)

Joe 90; Spit The Dog & Bob Carolgees; 'Gremlins'

Captain Scarlet; Pudsy Bear; Keith Harris & Orville

Ed The Duck & Andy Peters; Fozzy Bear; Sheri & Lamb Chop

'Stingray'; Wallace & Gromit; 'Banana Splits' (Fleegle, Bingo, Drooper & Snorky)

Beaker; Finger Mouse; 'Spitting Image'

Here are some 'Other Puppet Songs' for members to enjoy ...