Icons of Puppet Animation

Showing tonight at the Barbican is Icons of Puppet Animation. The London International Animation Festival present a selection of mesmerising animated films from the last century, including The Phillips Broadcast of 1983 by George Pal, Pygmalion by Arnold Burovs and The Hand by Jiří Trnka - thought by many to be the greatest puppet film ever. "Artist Edwina Ashton also presents an animated tableau vivant of over-sized creatures." 21 July, 7.30pm, Standard Ticket £10 online or £12 on the door.