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

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.

Upcoming Events at Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre

Theatre

Oscar and the Highland Castle

25th January 2026

Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, Glasgow West End

Mousetale Puppets return to The Scottish Mask & Puppet Centre on Sunday 25th January with Oscar and the Highland Castle!

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Family and Kids

Love Magic

14th February 2026

Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, Glasgow West End

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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Theatre

Jack and the Beanstalk

15th February 2026

Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, Glasgow West End

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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Theatre

Pinocchio

16th February 2026

Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, Glasgow West End

Join Clive Chandler at the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre as he shares the adventures of Pinocchio this February!

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Theatre

Monkey Business

17th February 2026

Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, Glasgow West End

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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Theatre

Little Bo Peep

28th February 2026

Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, Glasgow West End

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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