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Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre

Based in the West End of Glasgow, the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre comprises a theatre (80 seats), museum and education unit.

Scottish Mask And Puppet Centre

About Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre

8-10 Balcarres Avenue, Glasgow West End G12 0QF
01413396185
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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.

Upcoming Events at Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre

I Spy Luvvv... with PC McKay

15th February 2025

Lost dogs to missing wands, there's a mystery to solve... can PC McKay work it out? Find out when Talking Heads Puppets return to the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre!

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Tales Of Ancient Egypt

16th February 2025

Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre return to the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre this half term with their Tales Of Ancient Egypt!

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Monkey Madness!

18th February 2025

Guaranteed fun and laughter awaits at Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre with Gary Dunn and his cheeky sidekick Chico The Monkey!

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A Wander Fool World

2nd March 2025

Bienvenidos! Welcome to our circus theatre show featuring Nino, a Spanish clown who dreams of working in a UK circus, but there's just one problem: he doesn't speak English!

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Jack and the Beanstalk

15th March 2025 - 16th March 2025

Clive Chandler returns to the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre with Jack and the Beanstalk... a fun puppet show delighting both children and adults alike!

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Professor Clive: That’s The Way To Do It!

16th March 2025

Cheer the juggling, laugh at the plate spinning and join in with the Crocodile, the Policeman, Judy, Baby and good old Mr Punch himself when Professor Clive returns to Scottish Mask & Puppet Centre!

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