Jon Coddington Puppetry

Jon Coddington lives in Tamaki Makaurau / Auckland and has over a decade of experience creating and performing for theatre, film, tv, music videos and concerts.

When he isn't on stage or tinkering about in his workshop he is consulting on puppetry, hosting workshops, and fulfilling his position as the founding president of UNIMA Aotearoa.

Professional Puppet Creation and Performance.

Puppet Performance

Jon is a master puppeteer who loves nothing more than to bring memorable characters to life, taking a researched and considered approach to his craft.

Check out some of his past performances on the projects page.

Puppet Making

He has a curiosity for all forms of puppetry, having experience in:

  • Marionettes

  • Hand and rod

  • Shadow

  • Bunraku

  • Object

  • Mechanical realism

Jon is passionate about material investigation, mechanisms, design simplicity, and expression through fluid functionality.

Check out some of his past work on the projects page.

Workshops

Jon has experience teaching puppet design and performance to students from early childhood to university level as well as professional performers and theatre companies.

Jon has also run team-building exercises and art therapy sessions.

Consulting Services

Jon offers expert consulting in puppetry for various projects, providing insights and guidance to enhance your production's artistic vision and execution, drawing from years of experience in the industry.