Puppetry is for everyone! As part of Puppet Showplace’s ongoing efforts to increase access to puppetry arts, we are pleased to offer Pay-What-You-Can ticket pricing for select performances, at least once a month, with tickets starting at $6 or $0. (Plus, $3 Card to Culture tickets are always available, for those who qualify!)
July 12 (Sun) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm
A hilarious, hand-crafted farce inspired by the tradition of Punch and Judy puppet shows!
Recommended for ages 4 - 10
Hand puppetry
July 19 (Sun) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm
Party Animals follows five furry friends as they navigate the biggest social hurdle of their young lives — throwing their first party! Featuring incredibly catchy, original rock 'n' roll music.
Recommended for ages 5 - 10
Hand puppetry
Jul 26 (Sun) 2026: 10:30 am
Join Pirate Kasandra and her puppet pals for an interactive high-seas adventure full of surprises, laughter, and treasure hunting!
Recommended for ages 5 - 8
Soft puppets
Aug 2 (Sun) 2026: 10:30 am
Encounter magnificent creatures from the wilds of your imagination as their quirky human caretaker tries to teach them new tricks in this colorful show from CactusHead Puppets!
Recommended for ages 3 - 7
Mixed puppetry styles, including table top and direct manipulation
Aug 9 (Sun) 2026: 10:30 am
The Tiny Bird Show is an interactive miniature puppet show about the joy of backyard birds! Learn fun facts about each bird — including their songs, what they eat, and how you can bring them to your feeder.
Enjoyed by all ages, 5 - 105!
Rod puppets, toy theater
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Puppet Showplace Theater is dedicated to presenting outstanding puppetry to diverse audiences through performances, workshops, and community outreach activities.
Puppet Showplace Theater is supported by...
Puppet Showplace Theater is supported by the New England Foundation for the Arts through the New England Arts Resilience Fund, part of the United States Regional Arts Resilience Fund, an initiative of the U.S. Regional Arts Organizations and the Mellon Foundation, with major funding from the federal CARES Act and the American Rescue Plan from the National Endowment for the Arts.
