I'm the director of Chris Barlow Puppets and Creatures LTD and an experienced Uk/london based puppet maker, puppeteer, character designer, scenic artist, props and creatures fabricator for TV, film and theatre.

From kids theatre shows to adorable TV characters. From realistic animals to creepy creatures; I strive to bring artistic excellence, character and attention to detail to every project I work on.

Background

Adding a background and degree in acting, performance and direction, I can take a project from early sketch and concept right through to development, build, implementation and performance training.

As a designer and a trained performer (Bretton Hall) I always consider the performative challenge to the puppeteers and artists working on a production. I approach every project from the point of view of the performers; aiming to create something that is both expressive and a joy to use.

Experience

I have worked for a wealth of companies on some very exciting projects. These have included Netflix / Fulwell73,  Lucas film, Warner Bros., BBC, TED Group, Anarchy, Millenium FX,  Tiger Aspect, Working Title, Sky, Merlin Entertainment, Life Cast, Foxy Bingo, Paul Holman Associates, Kenny Wax, OBJEKT, Talk to the Hand, Illyria, and many others.

Working as character maker and puppeteer, my work has spanned creating the characters for the major Cbeebies Series Feeling Better, to the new Worzel Gummidge, Dr Who, Zapped, Yonderland and working on international campaigns for Foxy Bingo, Esso, Old Spice, NIKE, Future Play, Pepsi, KAYAK, Duracell, Tums. My work can be seen in internationally in theme parks and resorts including The Maho group, Legoland, Roompot, Sea life Centres.

I enjoy doing many bespoke commissions and like most creatives, I try to do a lot of personal projects, just for fun.

Please browse my galleries in puppets, sculpture, illustration and design or have a browse over my CV.

I am always very happy to discuss or consider a project, and I will always offer advice on something if youre just not sure where to begin. So please feel free to contact me for more information, or to discuss commissions and custom jobs.

Pickle Storm

OUT NOW on CBBC and Iplayer , with series 2 later in 2025, a new children fantasy comedy show Pickle Storm by Black Dog productions. I play / puppeteer Swumpy, pickles mischievious pet, in both series 1 and 2. I also play a Snow Gruff! Working With millennium Fx I was one of the small  team at who built the puppets, and on the series I was HOD for the puppet department. 

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Coming 9th September 2024, the very exciting Beetlejuice sequal. I was very lucky to be part of the creature fx team on this film working for the award winning Neil Scanlan. such a lovely team it was a joy to be a part of.

Clash Royale

The mega successful mobile games are laucnhcing new content this summer hosted by a character I perform and we built here. Keep your eye out for more Clash Royale content featuring this new community manager.