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| Puppet Up! | |
|---|---|
| Company | The Jim Henson Company (2006, 2019-present) Henson Alternative (2007-2019 (uncredited)) |
| Genre | Improvisation Puppetry |
| Show type | Touring |
| Date of premiere | March 8, 2006 |
| Creative team | |
| Creator | Brian Henson Patrick Bristow |
| Official website | |
Puppet Up! – Uncensored is a adult live puppet musical show produced by The Jim Henson Company combining puppetry and improvisational comedy created by Brian Henson and Groundlings performer Patrick Bristow. The show is advertised for "adults only" and as "uncensored". However, one rare and "exclusive" set of shows "for children" were held in Edinburgh in 2006.
The sketches in the live show are not pre-planned and the shows contain all true improv. The puppeteers in the Henson improv troupe trained with Patrick Bristow for nine months to perfect their improv skills prior to their first show. Just like the Groundlings, the Henson improv sketches are performed based on audience suggestions.