Joy Haynes has 30 years experience working as a designer and theatre maker, director and performer. She is a passionate advocate for the development and recognition of Puppetry as a distinct and vibrant art-form in the UK. In 2016 she left her role as Director of Norwich Puppet Theatre (NPT). During her tenure the company created and toured inventive puppetry productions to schools and venues throughout the UK and presented an outstanding programme of national and international puppet and visual theatre for all ages.
Joy has spent many years creating and touring productions across the UK and internationally. She has worked with a range of partners including Banyan Theatre Company, mac Birmingham, Little Angel Theatre, Polka Theatre and Royal Opera House.