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THE death of poet and puppeteer Jon Oxendale has been greeted with sadness by festival organisers.

Jon should have appeared on Friday, April 4 at Leigh and Wigan Words Together Literary Festival at the Turnpike Centre.

Jon, who has appeared three times at the event, died peacefully in his sleep aged 55.

Festival co-ordinator Gillian Forrester said: "Jon was a true original and with his company Rubber Pig Productions entertained audiences all over the world. He was greatly talented and made over 70 puppets for his 'Little Theatre of Fantoccini'. Jon was a performer, a storyteller and magician and everyone who knew him and worked with him will miss his very much."

Words '08, supported by Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust, is now taking place until Saturday, April 5, at venues across the borough. Many events are free but audiences are urged to book early to avoid disappointment.

Festival guides are available at all libraries and venues or for further information contact Gillian on 01942 486921 or visit www.wlct.org/festivalfever

12:08pm Wednesday 26th March 2008

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