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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.
From crisp white paper pages to bright colourful pop-up scenes, The Goose And Mrs Frost is a show about the changes in the seasons, overcoming adversity and the transformative power of kindness.
READ MOREOne performer and a flock of shadow puppets tell a joyful and heartwarming story about friends, foolishness and flying away when The Witch And The Egg comes to the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre!
READ MOREJoin Rachel Huggins a Scottish Book Trust member, for lively readings of Kipper the Sea Dragon & Bertie the Moon Dragon at the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre this October Half Term!
READ MOREGuaranteed fun and laughter awaits at Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre with Gary Dunn and his cheeky sidekick Chico The Monkey!
READ MOREThe metal world of Goldilicks meets the naturally wooden world of the Three Bears at Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre and the result, a very sticky adventure all round!
READ MOREIt's nearly Halloween and Gary Dunn will have you laughing your socks off in his amazing comedy magic show for all the family, along with his trusty side kick Chico the Monkey!
READ MOREDon't miss Magic Den's hilarious silly and a wee bit spooky interactive Halloween magic show, suitable for all the family, at Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre!
READ MOREDangerous Dave, infinitely more 'daft' than 'dangerous' and his ridiculous sidekick Herbert Lemon present some of the most mind bending silly stunts ever performed!
READ MOREA classic tale told with glove puppets in the hands of puppeteer Clive Chandler with many years of experience in the art of raising smiles.
READ MOREMeet 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!
READ MOREClydebuilt Puppets' Elves and the Shoemaker is a fun adaption of Grimm's tale, with beautiful puppets and, of course, lots of lovely shoes!
READ MOREEnjoy 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!
READ MOREJackie 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!
READ MOREMousetale Puppets return to The Scottish Mask & Puppet Centre on Sunday 25th January with Oscar and the Highland Castle!
READ MOREThe magic has worked and love is in the air especially for Valentine's Day at the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre!
READ MOREClive Chandler returns to the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre with Jack and the Beanstalk... a fun puppet show delighting both children and adults alike!
READ MOREGuaranteed fun and laughter awaits at Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre with Gary Dunn and his cheeky sidekick Chico The Monkey!
READ MOREFeaturing 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!
READ MOREThe SEC Armadillo is more than just a fantastic, purpose-built venue; it's been described as Glasgow's most iconic building and its stylish curves are a landmark sight in the city!
READ MOREThe Britannia Music Hall (The Panopticon) located at the end of Argyle Street in Glasgow's Trongate is the oldest surviving music hall in the world!
READ MOREWebsters Glasgow is a performing arts theatre, bar and restaurant situated in Glasgow's West End occupying the building of the 19th century former Lansdowne Parish Church.
READ MORETheatre Royal Glasgow is home to Scotland's resident companies, Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet, featuring a Victorian auditorium, Theatre Royal presents first class entertainment for all!
READ MOREGlasgow’s newest producing theatre, supporting grassroots theatre making across the city.
READ MOREThe Briggait is a beautiful Grade A listed building in Glasgow’s medieval quarter, the Merchant City.
READ MOREThe Tron Theatre has been a familiar landmark in Glasgow's Merchant City area for centuries and a popular cultural venue for over twenty years!
READ MOREKing's Theatre Glasgow is one of Scotland's most historic and significant theatres and is a must-visit for any theatre lover!
READ MORECity Halls, Glasgow's oldest purpose built performance space, has been entertaining visitors since 1841 and is renowned throughout the world for having some of the finest acoustics!
READ MOREThe CCA is a unique contemporary arts organisation at the heart of Glasgow's city centre and vibrant cultural community.
READ MOREThe Tower is a not for profit Indy Cinema and Community Arts hub based in the town of Helensburgh!
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