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Kismat Walla
A puppet show inside a South Asian market cart tells the story of a young man in search of his destiny.


Event Details
05 Sept 2026, 11:30 – 12:10
Humber Street, Humber St, Hull HU1, UK
About the event
This vibrant puppet theatre piece transports you to the bustling atmosphere of a South Asian street market.
With our two storytellers at the helm, the mysterious market cart transforms into a stage for their tale, revealing our hero, a young man in search of his destiny - his kismat. A wonderful puppet show for all ages.
Who are the artists? Thingumajig Theatre creates and performs innovative puppet plays and interactive giant puppet street acts. Co-directed by Kathy and Andrew Kim, their puppets have played throughout the UK and 17 other countries and have been seen on television and a major Disney film.
Where? Humber Street
When? Saturday 5th Sep 11:30am & 3pm, Sunday 6th Sep 11am & 1:30pm
Part of our free outdoor programme.
