Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre
Based in the West End of Glasgow, the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre comprises a theatre (80 seats), museum and education unit.
About Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre
| 8-10 Balcarres Avenue, Glasgow West End G12 0QF | |
| 01413396185 | |
| Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre Website | |
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It houses an extensive mask & puppet library & archive, permanent exhibition areas, cafe, film & FX unit, mask studio, marionette carving workshop, various production and design workshops, stores and an office complex.
SMPC operates a regular family Saturday Show programme between September - June accompanied by workshop and birthday party events. Schools, community groups and voluntary organisations visit on weekdays by appointment or the Centre provides outreach services to such groups. The Centre also offers two major touring exhibitions for hire to museums & galleries in the UK and Ireland - "The Magic of Masks & Puppets" and "Behind The Mask". Craft commissions and advisory and consultancy services are also provided to theatres, film, television and the creative industries.
SMPC’s children and family programme aims to introduce you to touring companies both national & international, which includes aspects of glove, rod, marionette, shadow, table-top and black light theatre. We also promote performances, using mask, mime, storytelling, music, magic and entertainment. We endeavour to give birthday mentions to all children if informed in advance.
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Upcoming Events at Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre
Hansel & Gretal
A classic tale told with glove puppets in the hands of puppeteer Clive Chandler with many years of experience in the art of raising smiles.
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Snow Queen
Meet the Icy Snow Queen in a classic tale told with glove puppets in the hands of puppeteer Clive Chandler with many years of puppeteering experience!
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The Elves and the Shoemaker
Clydebuilt Puppets' Elves and the Shoemaker is a fun adaption of Grimm's tale, with beautiful puppets and, of course, lots of lovely shoes!
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The Magic Of Christmas
Enjoy a fun filled festive magic show at the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, which is suitable for all the family, with hilarious interaction, that will have you jingling all the way to Christmas!
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Jackie and the Beans Talk
Jackie and the Beans Talk is a fun packed panto, followed by a sing-along of your favourite Christmas songs, coming to the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre this December!
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Oscar and the Highland Castle
Mousetale Puppets return to The Scottish Mask & Puppet Centre on Sunday 25th January with Oscar and the Highland Castle!
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Love Magic
The magic has worked and love is in the air especially for Valentine's Day at the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre!
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Jack and the Beanstalk
Clive Chandler returns to the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre with Jack and the Beanstalk... a fun puppet show delighting both children and adults alike!
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Monkey Business
Guaranteed fun and laughter awaits at Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre with Gary Dunn and his cheeky sidekick Chico The Monkey!
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Little Bo Peep
Featuring magnificent puppets, fantastic scenery and of course lots of music and singing don't miss Little Bo Peep at the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre on February 28th!
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