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| An adaptation of the Grimm Brothers tale which features a puppet mouse and lots of pairs of miniature shoes. View full details |
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| 1 Jun–2 Jun Jun 1, 11am & 2.05pm, Jun 2, 12noon | Polka Theatre, London SW19 |
| 16 Jun Jun 16, 11am & 2pm | The Castle, Wellingborough |
| 30 Jun Jun 30, 11am & 2pm | The Burton Taylor Studio, Oxford |
| 21 Jul Jul 21, 3pm | Quay Theatre, Sudbury |
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| Family-friendly puppet theatre about a couple who inadvertently grow an enormous vegetable and the adventures that ensue as they enlist helpers to try and pull it up. View full details |
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| 16 Jun–17 Jun Jun 16 & 17, 3pm | Northcott Theatre, Exeter |
| 23 Oct–24 Oct Oct 23 & 24, 3pm, Oct 24, 11am | Main Theatre at The Met, Bury |
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| A lighthearted puppet show created by Iklooshar Malara and Mark Pitman, about a violin that experiences a number of adventures. With clowning and live music. Directed by Mark Bell. View full details |
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| 15 Jun–16 Jun Jun 15 & 16, 11am & 2.05pm | Polka Theatre, London SW19 |
| 30 Jun Jun 30, 11am & 2pm | The Castle, Wellingborough |
| 21 Jul Jul 21, 11am, 2pm, 4pm | The Burton Taylor Studio, Oxford |
| 1 Aug Aug 1, 2pm | The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury |
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| Livewire Byrne returns with another frantic show full of props, clowning and fast-paced lunacy. View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide) |
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1 Aug–2 Aug
Wed & Thu 9.20–10.20pm 3 Aug–12 Aug Mon–Sun 9.20–10.20pm |
Venue 150 @ EICC, Edinburgh |
| 6 Sep 8pm | Music Hall, Aberdeen |
| 7 Sep 8pm | Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline |
| 8 Sep 8pm | King's Theatre, Edinburgh |
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| Driftwood puppets tell the story of a princess who runs away from home and encounters a dangerous sea monster. View full details |
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| 8 Jun Jun 8, 11.30am & 2pm | Studio Theatre at Norden Farm Centre For The Arts, Maidenhead |
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| The company presents an interactive and intimate puppet show, in which the characters travel and learn about different landscapes. View full details |
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| 22 Jun–23 Jun Jun 22, 10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2pm, Jun 23, 10.30am & 1.30pm | De Grey Rooms at York Theatre Royal, York |
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| The Bristol-based company presents a colourful and darkly humorous puppetry interpretation of the classic fairytale. View full details |
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| 23 Jun Jun 23, 11am & 2pm | Studio at The Octagon Theatre, Bolton |
| 1 Jul Jul 1, 11.30am & 2pm | Salisbury Arts Centre, Salisbury |
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| A dance, music and puppetry show that journeys into outer space. View full details |
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| 6 Jun–10 Jun Jun 6–10, 11am & 2pm | Brewery Theatre, Bristol |
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| Join Peppa, George and Danny Dog in a treasure hunt on Grandad Dog's boat. This brand new show features puppets, songs and a brand new story. View full details and ticket info |
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| 4 Jul–5 Jul Wed & Thu 10am & 1pm | Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh |
| 7 Jul–8 Jul Sat 10am, 1pm & 4pm; Sun 10am & 1pm | His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen |
| 11 Jul–12 Jul Wed 1pm & 4pm; Thu 10am & 1pm | Perth Theatre, Perth |
| 18 Jul–19 Jul Wed & Thu 10am, 1pm & 4pm | King's Theatre, Glasgow |
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| Peppa, George and Danny Dog join forces with Pedra Pony, Polly Parrot and Zoe Zebra to follow the clues on an exciting treasure hunt in this live stage show incorporating puppetry and singalong songs. View full details |
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| 1 Jun–2 Jun Jun 1, 1pm & 4pm, Jun 2, 10am, 1pm, 4pm | Grand Opera House, Belfast |
| 7 Jun–10 Jun Jun 7, 1.30pm & 4pm, Jun 8 & 9, 10.30am, 1.30pm, 4pm, Jun 10, 10.30am, 1.30pm | West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds |
| 13 Jun–14 Jun Jun 13 & 14, 10am, 1pm, 4pm | The Hawth, Crawley |
| 16 Jun–17 Jun Jun 16 & 17, 10am, 1pm, 4pm | Theatre Royal, Winchester |
| 20 Jun–21 Jun Jun 20 & 21, 10am & 1pm, mat Jun 20, 4pm | Theatre Royal, Norwich |
| 23 Jun–24 Jun Jun 23, 1pm & 4pm, Jun 24, 10am & 1pm | Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury |
| 27 Jun–28 Jun Jun 27, 1pm & 4pm, Jun 28, 10am & 1pm | Kings Theatre, Southsea |
| 30 Jun–1 Jul Jun 30, 1pm, Jul 1, 10am & 1pm | Floral Pavilion Theatre, New Brighton |
| 14 Jul–15 Jul Jul 14 & 15, 10am, 1pm & 4pm | Darlington Civic Theatre, Darlington |
| 21 Jul–22 Jul Jul 21 & 22, 10am, 1pm, 4pm | New Wimbledon Theatre, London SW19 |
| 25 Jul–26 Jul Jul 25, 1pm & 4pm, Jul 26, 10am & 1pm | Harrogate Theatre, Harrogate |
| 28 Jul–29 Jul Jul 28, 10am, 1pm, 4pm, Jul 29, 10am & 1pm | Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury |
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| A puppet show which tells the popular fairy tale, complete with rascally rats and a tap-dancing cheese. Sign language is fully integrated throughout. View full details |
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| 2 Jun Jun 2, 11am | The Spring, Havant, Havant |
| 2 Jun Jun 2, 3.30pm | Ashcroft Arts Centre, Fareham |
| 6 Jun Jun 6, 11am & 2.30pm | Riverhead Theatre, Louth |
| 7 Jun Jun 7, 11am & 2pm | Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton |
| 8 Jun Jun 8, 2pm | Studio at The Capitol, Horsham |
| 9 Jun Jun 9, 2pm | The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury |
| 10 Jun Jun 10, 2pm | The Studio at Harrow Arts Centre, Pinner |
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| Ben Oldfield's adaptation of the story about a puppet who wants to become a real boy. View full details |
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| 31 May May 31, 11am & 1.15pm | Plough Arts Centre, Torrington |
| 29 Jun Jun 29, 11am | Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis |
| 30 Jun Jun 30, 2.30pm | The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury |
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| 8 Jun Jun 8, 11am & 2.30pm | Norwich Puppet Theatre, Norwich |
| 16 Jun Jun 16, 1pm | Theatr Elli, Llanelli |
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| Blacklight adventures from naughty monkey Pips and silly old Panda. Ages 1–6. Part of Plu Edinburgh. View full details |
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| 2 Jun 10.30am | Leith Links, Edinburgh |
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| A puppet show with original music which introduces children to lots of different fruit and vegetables in a fun way. View full details |
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| 6 Jun Jun 6, 11am & 2.30pm | Richard Attenborough Centre, Leicester |
| 8 Jun–10 Jun Jun 8, 1.30pm, Jun 9, 11.30am & 3pm, Jun 10, 2pm | The Egg at Theatre Royal, Bath |
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| Out of the Box present a musical puppet show aimed at improving spiritual well-being. Part of aLive Festival. View full details |
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| 20 Jun 7pm | Culduthel Christian Centre, Inverness |
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| 7 Jun Jun 7, 11am & 2pm | The Castle, Wellingborough |
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| A comedy duo for adults that consists of two musical sock puppets. View full details |
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| 21 Jul Jul 21, 8pm | Electric Theatre, Guildford |
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| An adaptation of Faustin Charles and Michael Terry's moral fable about a crocodile with toothache, told using puppets. View full details |
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| 3 Jun Jun 3, 11am & 2pm | Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Southampton |
| 6 Jun Jun 6, 11.30am & 1.30pm | Radlett Centre, Radlett |
| 7 Jun Jun 7, 11.30am & 2.30pm | J2 at The Junction, Cambridge |
| 8 Jun Jun 8, 2pm | Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich |
| 9 Jun Jun 9, 11am & 2pm | Mill Studio at Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford |
| 9 Jul Jul 9, 5pm | Braintree Arts Theatre, Braintree |
| 22 Sep Sep 22, 1pm & 3.30pm | Millfield Arts Centre, London N18 |
| 30 Oct Oct 30, 11am & 2pm | Harpenden Public Halls, Harpenden |
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| Spooky Hallowe'en puppet show fun. View full details |
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| 27 Oct–28 Oct Sat & Sun 11am–3pm | Scone Palace, Perth |
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| Drawings, designer furniture, sculpture and puppet shows by Martin Rieser, Becky Gooby, Alice Rolfe and Becca Rose. View full details |
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| 1 Jun–15 Jun From Jun 1, Mon–Fri 9am–9pm, ends Jun 16 | Hamilton House, Bristol |
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| A children's puppet show with live music, telling the story of three hungry goats and a miserable old troll. Performed by Iklooshar Malara and directed by Roland Allen. View full details |
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| 2 Jun Jun 2, 11am | Auditorium at Corn Exchange, Newbury |
| 7 Jun Jun 7, 11.30am & 1.30pm | Beaumont Leys Shopping Centre, Leicester |
| 23 Jun Jun 23, 11am & 2.30pm | Norwich Puppet Theatre, Norwich |
| 1 Aug Aug 1, 11.30am | The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury |
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| The story of the afterlife of the Han Dynasty told through shadow play and puppetry. View full details |
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| 7 Jun–9 Jun Jun 7, 2pm, Jun 8 & 9, 11am & 2pm, booking essential | Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge |
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| Odd Doll Theatre Company presents a puppet show for adults inspired by influences as diverse as a fairy story by Hans Christian Andersen and the writings of Franz Kafka. View full details |
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| 12 Jun–13 Jun Jun 12 & 13, 7.45pm | Upstairs at The Carriageworks, Leeds |
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| The Canadian company uses puppets to present this adaptation of a children's story by award-winning author and illustrator Eric Carle, along with two of his other works, Little Cloud and The Mixed-Up Chameleon. Designed and directed by Jim Morrow. View full details |
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| 16 Sep–17 Sep Sep 16, 12noon & 2.30pm, Sep 17, 10.30am & 1pm | Great Hall at Derby Assembly Rooms, Derby |
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| 2 Jun Jun 2, 2pm | Ards Arts Centre, Newtownards |
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