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WHAT'S ON EVENTS
Oct 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMStep into the magical world of spoon puppetry for a fun family time. What quirky character will you make... a pirate, princess, monster and maybe accessories too! Perform with your puppet on our stages. All materials provided.- Oct 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMStep into the magical world of spoon puppetry for a fun family time. What quirky character will you make... a pirate, princess, monster and maybe accessories too! Perform with your puppet on our stages. All materials provided.
Oct 15, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMGary and his playful sidekick, Chico the Monkey, are back! Get ready for more monkey mischief and banana antics in a magical show that will delight audiences of all ages, leaving everyone in stitches of laughter!
Oct 16, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMCome along to see some magic, learn some of magic, make magic! A real hands on workshop with advice given about performing too, as Moira shares her love and passion for magic. Take it home, wow your friends... so, let's wiggle our fingers, wiggle our thumbs, 'Cos that's how the magic comes'. 8+yrs
Oct 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PMDesign and create your own automata. This workshop will introduce you to some of the basic mechanics used, to make automata twist, jump and twirl...with a turn of the handle let your creativity take flight. Suitable for children 8+ yrs - Adult. All materials provided.- Oct 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMDesign and create your own automata. This workshop will introduce you to some of the basic mechanics used, to make automata twist, jump and twirl...with a turn of the handle let your creativity take flight. Suitable for children 8+ yrs - Adult. All materials provided.
Oct 18, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMSomething for everyone, young and old in these perfect Beachcomber Stories. Inside each case lives a story about Mermaids, Fisherman's Wishes and Kings. A lovely magical show for all ages who love a story. Excellent puppetry and storytelling from this well-known Scottish Puppet Company.- Oct 18, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMSomething for everyone, young and old in these perfect Beachcomber Stories. Inside each case lives a story about Mermaids, Fisherman's Wishes and Kings. A lovely magical show for all ages who love a story. Excellent puppetry and storytelling from this well-known Scottish Puppet Company.
Oct 31, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMJoin us for an exciting time with our puppeteer, where you can learn to create a shadow puppet. Cast your character's shadow onto the illuminated screen and make up your own spooky story, as Halloween night is fast approaching!
Oct 31, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMOne performer and a flock of shadow puppets tell a joyful and heartwarming story about friends, foolishness and flying away! Should she have it for breakfast or hatch it? And what will she do once it hatches? Adaptation of the book 'The Witch's Egg' by Madeleine Edmondson.- Nov 01, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMOne performer and a flock of shadow puppets tell a joyful and heartwarming story about friends, foolishness and flying away! Should she have it for breakfast or hatch it? And what will she do once it hatches? Adaptation of the book 'The Witch's Egg' by Madeleine Edmondson.
Nov 01, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM‘There was once an old lady who wanted to play with the stars…’ and so begins our tale. A shadow puppet show in a scrolling rolling shadow box known as a ‘crankie’. As the light comes on, the stars glow and as the doors open, the story begins....
Nov 07, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PMDiscover the world of Peking Opera through shadow puppetry in this family-friendly performance and workshop. Please contact yidan.hu@gla.ac.uk - University of Glasgow to reserve your place. This event is part of 'Being Human Festival' and is supported by Peking Opera Society, University of Glasgow.
Nov 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMEncounter the Icy Snow Queen in a timeless story presented with glove puppets by the seasoned puppeteer Clive Chandler. This adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale explores the battle between good and evil through the experiences of two close friends, Gerda and Kai.- Nov 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMEncounter the Icy Snow Queen in a timeless story presented with glove puppets by the seasoned puppeteer Clive Chandler. This adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale explores the battle between good and evil through the experiences of two close friends, Gerda and Kai.
Nov 15, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMHow does Jack tackle a GIANT problem and show that occasionally having your head in the clouds is beneficial... truly! An entertaining puppet show that captivates both children and adults alike.- Nov 15, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMHow does Jack tackle a GIANT problem and show that occasionally having your head in the clouds is beneficial... truly! An entertaining puppet show that captivates both children and adults alike.
Nov 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMIn this interactive workshop Drew Colby teaches participants how to make four specific hand shadow animals. They will also explore the science of shadows – why do shadows get bigger when they go further from the light? How small can a shadow be? For 7+ - Adult
Nov 28, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMAs the four seasons of the year unfold a tiny duckling goes on a journey, only to discover that the journey’s end is…themself! Handshadow master Drew Colby explores the classic tale by Hans Christian Andersen. Look closely the duck is made of hands! music of Antonio Vivaldi and Max Richter.
Nov 28, 2026, 3:10 PM – 4:00 PMEveryone has a shadow. What can you make with your shadow? Can you make a duck…a butterfly or YOU? Join the post – show workshop (after a short break) with Drew, enjoy meeting the performer and learn how to make hand shadows and have lots of fun telling your own shadowy story! For all ages.
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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