PUPPET SHOWS & PRODUCTIONS IN MANCHESTER
PUPPET SHOWS & PRODUCTIONS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Puppet Shows & Productions in Manchester
Jurassic World - The Exhibition
Trafford Centre
Fri 29 Nov 2024 - Sun 12 Jan 2025
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The Lost Worlds of Ray Harryhausen: Creatures, Martians and Myths
Waterside
Wed 27 Nov 2024 - Sat 4 Jan 2025
The Lost Worlds of Ray Harryhausen: Creatures, Martians and Myths
Waterside, Manchester
Wednesday 27 November 2024 - Saturday 4 January 2025
Ray Harryhausen is known as the mastermind behind some of Hollywood's most iconic cinematic special effects. Inspired by John Walsh's book Ray Harryhausen: The Lost Movies, the exhibition explores the origins of Ray's creative career, with...Jurassic World - The Exhibition
Trafford Centre, Manchester
Friday 29 November 2024 - Sunday 12 January 2025
Welcome to Jurassic World Get closer to dinosaurs than ever before at Jurassic World: The Exhibition! Based on one of the biggest blockbusters in cinema history, the exhibition will immerse audiences of all ages in scenes of the beloved mov...The King's Polar Bear
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 30 November 2024
An epic polar adventure for the whole family (ages 4+). The King's Polar Bear is a timeless tale of hope and opportunity, told under the awesome shimmer of the northern lights. In this wintry new show, full of snow and sparkle you will be ...The Bear
Waterside, Manchester
Sunday 1 - Sunday 29 December 2024
Ever wondered what it would be like to sit on a polar bear's lap? Or ride on its back? Have you ever tried to give a bear a bath? Or clear up its poo?! Looking after a bear is exhausting stuff. One night when she's fast asleep, an enormous ...The Golden Princess
The Edge Theatre, Manchester
Saturday 7 December 2024
Melo, the strange, one legged musician, sits alone by the sea, content in his world and playing the most beautiful music. But who comes here? A golden carriage bearing a Princess so beautiful that she wears a golden mask to hide her blindin...The Muppet Christmas Carol In Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 8 December 2024
Back by popular demand, Disney's much loved 1992 musical comedy The Muppet Christmas Carol returns to The Bridgewater Hall, the beloved festive movie brought to life by a talented orchestra performing its musical score live in time with the...Stick Man
Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 10 December 2024 - Sunday 5 January 2025
Touching, funny and utterly original, Freckle Productions' delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's Stick Man is back in town! What starts off as a morning jog becomes quite the misadventure for Stick Man: a dog wants t...Rudolph the Reindeer's Red Nose Roadshow
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Thursday 12 - Monday 30 December 2024
This Christmas, everyone's favourite celebrity reindeer, Rudolph himself is bringing his Red Nose Roadshow to Bolton. From the same team that brought last year's sell-out hit Alfie the Elf, this show is a magical treat for primary school a...Jurassic World - The Exhibition
Trafford Centre Overflow Car Park 7, Manchester
Tuesday 17 - Thursday 19 December 2024
Welcome to Jurassic World Get closer to dinosaurs than ever before at Jurassic World: The Exhibition! Based on one of the biggest blockbusters in cinema history, the exhibition will immerse audiences of all ages in scenes of the beloved mov...Sealskin
Lowry, Salford
Wednesday 15 - Thursday 16 January 2025
Exploring ideas of belonging, otherness and home, Sealskin combines Liverpool physical theatre company Tmesis's trademark playful and highly skilled physicality, puppetry, storytelling, incredible projection design and live original music ...Animal Farm
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Wednesday 22 January - Saturday 1 February 2025
A powerful re-telling of George Orwell's chilling and timeless classic. When the downtrodden animals of Manor Farm overthrow their master and take over, they imagine it is the beginning of a life of freedom and equality for all. However ove...Nina Conti
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Sunday 26 January 2025
The virtuoso ventriloquist, BAFTA nominee and British Comedy Award winner is back on tour with a new show, Whose Face is it Anyway? London-born Nina Conti (and Monkey) has regularly sold out shows all over the world with her widely acclaim...The Detective Dog
Lowry, Salford
Monday 17 - Thursday 20 February 2025
Tiny & Tall Productions, formerly Tessa Bide Productions, brings you Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie's well-loved story, The Detective Dog on stage for Deaf and hearing family audiences. Whether it's finding a lost shoe or discovering who ...The Three Little Pigs
HOME, Manchester
Tuesday 18 - Thursday 20 February 2025
Suitable for all the family (recommended for ages 3-10), be blown away by the world of Stuff & Nonsense Theatre Company in this joyful retelling of a classic tale. Told in a unique physical style with raucous puppets, this is high-octane fa...Bing's Birthday
Lowry, Salford
Thursday 20 - Sunday 23 February 2025
Join Bing and his friends Sula, Pando, Coco, Amma and of course Flop as they get ready to celebrate his special day in the brand-new live stage show, Bing's Birthday!It's Bing's birthday and everyone is very excited! Things won't always go ...The Little Prince
Waterside, Manchester
Friday 21 February 2025
Through mesmerising puppetry and beautiful songs the boy who fell to earth teaches his friend the Aviator about love, life and real happiness. Has a sheep on a star eaten a rose?' If that sounds silly then you might be like the King and the...Dinosaur Adventure Live
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 23 February 2025
65 million years in the making... Are you ready for the adventure? This awe-inspiring interactive stage show captivates both young and young at heart, immersing audiences in the enthralling & realistic world of Dinosaurs. When a satell...Bing's Birthday
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Tuesday 25 - Wednesday 26 February 2025
Join Bing and his friends Sula, Pando, Coco, Amma and of course Flop as they get ready to celebrate his special day in the brand-new live stage show, Bing's Birthday!It's Bing's birthday and everyone is very excited! Things won't always go ...The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 1 - Sunday 2 March 2025
Dive into Eric Carle's bright and colourful world as his beloved stories are transformed from page to stage using a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets and charming music. Featuring your favourite titles: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubb...The Smartest Giant in Town
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Wednesday 12 - Thursday 13 March 2025
George wishes he wasn't the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-sized clothes, he decides it's time for a new look: smart trousers, smart shirt, stripy tie, shiny shoes. Now he's the smartest giant in town . ....The Littlest Yak
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 16 March 2025
A rollicking, heart-warming tale for everyone. This musical adaptation of the award-winning children's book will delight audiences young and old with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of self-acceptance for all the famil...Fun for Little Ones - A Tribute to Ms Rachel
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 30 March 2025
The UK's Premier Tribute to Global Phenomenon... 'Ms Rachel'! Bringing 'Ms Rachels' character to life in a FUN, interactive LIVE on stage performance with lots of audience participation for the little ones!With over 5 Billion Views and over...The Smartest Giant in Town
Waterside, Manchester
Wednesday 9 - Thursday 10 April 2025
George wishes he wasn't the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-sized clothes, he decides it's time for a new look: smart trousers, smart shirt, stripy tie, shiny shoes. Now he's the smartest giant in town . ....There's A Monster in Your Show
Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 27 May - Sunday 1 June 2025
Tom Fletcher's interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved 'Who's in Your Book?' series makes its debut as a brand-new musical show. A group of performers are preparing to start their show, but...Jeff Dunham
