For many, Button Moon is more than a television programme. It’s a memory of a first glimpse into a world where everyday objects became characters, imagination leading the way. For many people, it was also the stage show responsible for introducing them to the theatre, including right here at Rosehill. Now, you’re invited to step back into that world and explore what lies beyond. Alongside the familiar faces you remember, this exhibition opens up the full creative universe behind the work. Discover the story of Button Moon creator Ian Allen and his creative partnership with master puppet maker, the late John Thirtle. Together, through Playboard Puppets, they helped shape children’s television, storytelling, and visual creativity for decades. Explore iconic pieces, including large-scale puppets from the NatWest Piggy Bank adverts (1982), the unforgettable characters from the Robinsons Fruit adverts (1991), and creations from The Spooks of Bottle Bay. It’s a rare chance to see the craft, ingenuity and playful thinking behind work that has quietly shaped generations. At its heart, Button Moon was beautifully simple. Cardboard tubes became telescopes. Tin cans became spaceships. Everyday materials became entire worlds. That spirit of making something from nothing feels more important than ever. In a time where we’re rethinking how we use materials and care for our environment, this exhibition offers a joyful reminder of creativity, reuse and imagination.