Craig Leo

master puppeteer and performing artist

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For five nights only at the Wallis, puppets and stage actors are bringing to life the Booker Prize-winning novel “Life & Times of Michael K.”

Puppetry meets literature: Exploring the journey of Michael K

For five nights only at the Wallis, puppets and stage actors are bringing to life the Booker Prize-winning novel “Life & Times of Michael K.”

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