PUPPET SHOWS & PRODUCTIONS IN MANCHESTER
PUPPET SHOWS & PRODUCTIONS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Puppet Shows & Productions in Manchester
Tue 9 Jun - Sat 15 Aug 2026
Fri 29 May - Fri 7 Aug 2026
Zog
Tuesday 14 - Sunday 19 April 2026
Presented by Freckle Productions in association with Rose Theatre Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler Large in size and keen in nature, Zog is eager to win a golden star at Madam Dragon's school, where dragons learn all ...
Mika and the Polar Bear
Saturday 18 April 2026
Featuring original music, digital animation and enchanting puppetry, Mika and the Polar Bear is a dynamic new dance-theatre production for all ages (4+) from Coalesce Dance Theatre, celebrating resilience, friendship, and the courage to jo...
The Tale of The Loneliest Whale
Saturday 25 April 2026
"I can hear someone out there. They're singing to me." Whale sings his heart out into the deep blue sea... but nobody sings back. Is he the only one like him in the whole ocean? Just when he's about to give up, a mysterious voice echoes t...
Half a String - Tiny Planet
Sunday 26 April 2026
Imagine a whole world no bigger than a house. A planet that can be explored in a matter of minutes, yet it is the centre of a galaxy. With breathtaking puppetry, original live folk songs and earthy percussion, Half a String uncover the mys...
Return to the Forest
Thursday 7 - Sunday 10 May 2026
A magical forest comes alive through dance, puppetry and play - inviting us to reflect on what we treasure and how we connect. Step inside a museum where precious treasures are on display. But remember - strictly no touching! Dusk falls and...
The Detective Dog
Saturday 16 May 2026
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 ...
Bluey's Big Play
Friday 22 - Sunday 31 May 2026
When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. Bluey's Big Play is a brand-new thea...
Dinosaur Adventure Live
Sunday 24 May 2026
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...
Dinosaur Adventure Live - Danger on T-Rex Mountain
Thursday 28 May 2026
The Greatest Prehistoric Show on Earth A dinosaur show 65 million years in the making... Are you ready for the BRAND NEW adventure? Join our intrepid rangers on a quest to recover the data crystal, restore power to the island and save the D...
The Dino Adventure
Friday 29 May - Friday 7 August 2026
Get your teeth into this Jurassic Lark. Join an eccentric expedition on a time travelling steam train to meet with a herd of adorable baby dinosaurs. Get up close with the cute cretaceous critters and maybe even give the T-Rex a tickle unde...
PEPPA PIG'S BIG FAMILY SHOW
Tuesday 9 - Wednesday 10 June 2026
Peppa Pig and friends are back in their brand new live stage show!With a new arrival on the way the whole family are busy getting ready. With building and decorating work to be done, it's an oinktastic makeover and Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig, Dad...
K-Pop Superstars + Stars of Cbeebies
Saturday 13 June 2026
A double bill of fun featuring K-pop Superstars and the Stars of CBeebies. K-pop Superstars will bring the spectacle, style and infectious energy of Korea's biggest pop icons, paying tribute to global K-pop heavyweights such as K-pop Demon ...
K-Pop Superstars + Jurassic Earth & more
Sunday 14 - Saturday 20 June 2026
A huge, supersized double bill of family entertainment begins with Jurassic Earth - the UK's original live dinosaur show! Meet a spectacular cast of dinosaurs including a Velociraptor, Triceratops, the world's LARGEST walking T. rex, an...
In The Night Garden Live
Wednesday 5 - Sunday 9 August 2026
Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends are back in their fun-filled live show Igglepiggle's Busy Day! Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following their funny sounds until he finds them all! You'll...
Peppa Pig's Big Family Show
Friday 14 - Saturday 15 August 2026
Peppa Pig and friends are back in their brand new live stage show!With a new arrival on the way the whole family are busy getting ready. With building and decorating work to be done, it's an oinktastic makeover and Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig, Dad...
Peppa Pig
Saturday 22 August 2026
The East Lancashire Railway is thrilled to welcome back everyone's favourite cheeky little piggy. Come and meet Peppa Pig in the fantastic Bury Transport Museum at intervals on Saturday 22nd August 2026. Just pre-book your general admissio...
The Selfish Giant
Sunday 20 September 2026
Through vivid, interactive story-telling, original music, puppetry and humour, Riding Lights Theatre Company brings you Oscar Wilde's brilliant story of transformation. The Giant is angry. He returns from Cornwall to find children - childre...
