Changes: The World of Puppetry

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Jim Henson Presents the World of Puppetry was a series of six specials in 1985 hosted by Jim Henson showcasing various styles of puppetry from around the world.

In Jim Henson Presents the World of Puppetry, a unique six-part series of one hour co-productions, Muppets creator Jim Henson invites you into his world of puppetry. Travel the globe to meet some of the very finest puppeteers on the planet, and discover their remarkable and unique styles of puppetry! taken from the VHS release.

Henk Boerwinkel, taped in Meppel, Holland.
Richard Bradshaw, taped at the Marionette Theatre of Australia.
Philippe Genty, taped at la Bourse du Travail, Lyon and on location in Paris, France. "An inventive artist, using every facet of puppetry, from stringed marionettes to hand puppets, Genty's shows have delighted audiences throughout the world" taken from the VHS release.
Sergei Obraztsov, taped at the Central Academy Puppet Theatre in Moscow, Russia.
Albrecht Roser, taped at the Stuttgart Puppen and Figuren Theatre and on location in Stuttgart, Germany.
Bruce Schwartz, taped at the Dance Theatre Workshop in New York City, USA

Series theme composed by Trevor Jones.

Video releases

Films Incorporated released on VHS for educational outlets in 1988.

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 '''''Jim Henson Presents the World of Puppetry''''' was a series of six specials in [[1985]] hosted by [[Jim Henson]] showcasing various styles of puppetry from around the world.