Countless schoolchildren had their first theatre experience watching my friend Steve Lee at work as a puppeteer. As a charismatic storyteller, Steve, who has died aged 73 of pneumonia, would captivate children while simultaneously entertaining their teachers with his witty remarks.
He was the face of the Puppeteers’ Company, which he co-founded in 1980 with his partner, Peter Franklin, building on their experiences over a decade at the Da Silva Puppet Company.
