Puppet project

From the first day arriving in Jaipur I was made to feel very welcome by the staff of VWI and the Host family. Initially arriving at the school I was very nervous, but the children were all so lovely and keen to learn I immediately felt comfortable. My 2 weeks were filled with puppet designing and making and lots of games, which all led up to the final puppet show organised with the children on my last day at the school. Some of my favourite activities included the paper mache and painting of the puppets and the dance classes. The children were so involved in all these programs which made me feel very proud and also sad when my time was at an end. I loved my time in Jaipur, met some great people, had some amazing food, saw the incredible sights in and around the city and even managed to watch a Bollywood movie in Raj Mandir.

The project staff members were great from my first email enquiry to the VWI office to my last day in Jaipur. My project coordinator was especially helpful both in the school and for any other info I needed while living in Jaipur. My accommodation was fabulous, I was made to feel very welcome and the family were amazing in helping me to get around the city and finding materials I needed to work in the school. The food provided was excellent and there was always more if wanted. My tuk tuk driver couldn't have been better, I was always promptly picked up in the morning and he was more than happy to stop anywhere on the way, helping me get cream to repel mosquitos was especially appreciated, and nothing was ever too much trouble.

I would defiantly recommend the project for anyone with a passion for theatre as it has been so rewarding sharing mine with the children here. I chose VWI as I wanted to do something involving theatre while travelling in India. There were great reviews for the company and being based in Jaipur itself they were better involved with the projects in India over a company based in the UK. 10 out of 10 for my overall experience and satisfaction, looking forward to when I can return to India.