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WHAT'S ON EVENTS
Upcoming Events
Sep 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMYou are warmly invited to join us for Doors Open Day 2026! COME ALONG AND DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF SMPC! See our museum displays, a FREE puppet show - 11am, 1pm, 3pm, join a workshop tour, or take the weight of your feet in our cafe, with colour-in cut out children's activity kits and much more.- Sep 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMYou are warmly invited to join us for Doors Open Day 2026! COME ALONG AND DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF SMPC! See our museum displays, a FREE puppet show - 11am, 1pm, 3pm, join a workshop tour, or take the weight of your feet in our cafe, with colour-in cut out children's activity kits and much more.
Sep 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMAdults and children will create a colourful caterpillar puppet, just like the one in Noisy Oyster's Plain Bob performance! Take it for an explore of its surroundings and make a beautiful butterfly to flutter... by with puppeteers Nik and Sarah of Noisy Oyster.
Sep 25, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMA magical show under Bob's umbrella world. Let the butterfly land on your hand, play umbrella golf and laugh at Bob's whimsical antics as he balances precariously on the tight rope. Join Bob, singing and dancing in the rain, it really does rain! Foot tapping music & delightful audience interaction.
Sep 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMEver wished you could have your very own superheroe/heroine? Well, now you can! Nik and Sarah of Noisy Oyster will help adults and children make a super finger-puppet and have great fun racing over the obstacle course!
Sep 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMDangerous Dave, infinitely more ‘daft’ than ‘dangerous’ and his ridiculous sidekick Herbert Lemon’ present some of the most mind bending silly stunts ever performed…ever…Marvel as this miniature superhero fights his way out of a wet paper bag and climbs the slippery pole of peril. 6/7+ yrs - Adult
Sep 27, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMLadies and gentlemen, boys and girls, the circus has come to town! Come and be amazed by aerial acrobatics on the flying trapeze, spectacular cycling stunts, trampolining ups and downs, and laugh at the antics of the cheeky clowns. You will see no less than 18 beautifully crafted trick marionettes.- Sep 27, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMLadies and gentlemen, boys and girls, the circus has come to town! Come and be amazed by aerial acrobatics on the flying trapeze, spectacular cycling stunts, trampolining ups and downs, and laugh at the antics of the cheeky clowns. You will see no less than 18 beautifully crafted trick marionettes.
- Sep 28, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMA magical show under Bob's umbrella world. Foot tapping music & delightful audience interaction. Let the butterfly land on your hand, play umbrella golf and laugh at Bob's whimsical antics as he balances precariously on the tight rope. Join Bob, singing and dancing in the rain, it really does rain!
Sep 28, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMAdults and children will create a colourful caterpillar puppet, just like the one in Noisy Oyster's Plain Bob performance! Take it for an explore of its surroundings and make a beautiful butterfly to flutter... by with puppeteers Nik and Sarah of Noisy Oyster.
Oct 03, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMCome and spend a relaxed, creative morning learning how to carve your very own one-of-a-kind ring from wax. You’ll be gently guided through the carving process, turning your ideas into a unique design that’s completely yours, to be professionally cast in sterling silver.
Oct 03, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:20 PMAn evening of Indian Classical Music with Vijay Kangutkar on Tabla, Suhas Mitra on Sarod and Dev Jassal on Tabla and Tanpura. There will be an interval with fresh samosas and chai.
Oct 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMCome and make your very own Egyptian Rod Puppet, complete with decorative collar and also a king or Queen or Anubis the Animal God. All Materials included. This workshop links with Tales of Ancient Egypt by Clydebuilt Puppets. This will be their last time they perform this show, they are retiring.- Oct 10, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMCome and make your very own Egyptian Rod Puppet, complete with decorative collar and also a king or Queen or Anubis the Animal God. Adults are required to purchase their own ticket if joining the workshop.
Oct 11, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMAccompany our Explorer as he ventures to uncover the tale of the first Mummy. A story of sibling rivalry, magic, and great loyalty. Osiris is the King, but his brother Seth is determined to seize the throne. After the show, view some of the artifacts left in the tombs and meet the puppeteers.- Oct 11, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMAccompany our Explorer as he ventures to uncover the tale of the first Mummy. A story of sibling rivalry, magic, and great loyalty. Osiris is the King, but his brother Seth is determined to seize the throne. After the show, view some of the artifacts left in the tombs and meet the puppeteers.
Oct 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMBoth children and adults will enjoy crafting their own rod puppet! With our assistance, design your puppet using our vibrant assortment of materials, learn how to operate it, and name your puppet before you leave!- Oct 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMBoth children and adults will enjoy crafting their own rod puppet! With our assistance, design your puppet using our vibrant assortment of materials, learn how to operate it, and name your puppet before you leave!
Out with of our 'What's On' programming, please phone / email for appointments or with your enquiry.
We very much looking forward to sharing our new gallery space, when ready for exhibitions.
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