Here are 14 retro pictures to celebrate the skill of puppeteers going back to the late 1990s but who can you spot?
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1. Pinocchio on the stage
Pictured at the Hansworth Centre, Fitzalan Road, Hansworth, Sheffield, where the Handsworth Amateur Operatic Society performed Pinocchio in 1998. Seen is Amy Foster as Pinocchio, and Duncan Milner as Geppetto the puppet maker, and Steve Mather as the Dame Mama Macaroni. Photo: Waistell
2. Millhouses Festival
Pictured at Millhouses Park, Sheffield, where the Festival in the park was held. Seen is Hester Moore puppet maker from Meersbrook, with two of her creations for the festival. back in 2000 Photo: M.Waistell
3. The Tramp Story
Young people from Langsett and The Manor with their puppets for their performance of The Tramp Story 13-year-old Alex Marlowe with the police boss in 2000 Photo: Andrew Partridge (staff)
4. Puppeteer Marjorie Dunn
Puppeteer Marjorie Dunn with puff the dragon in 2000 Photo: Andrew Partridge (Staff)