The morning show is specifically aimed at young children, with nurseries traveling for miles to let their kids see the puppets. It kept our 2 year old and 5 month old entertained the entire time.
Outstanding
Tall Blade
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Pips the little monkey and silly old Panda go on a journey to the Mermaid’s Pool to find some pearls to make a necklace for Granny Panda’s Birthday! On the way they meet Sandy the Otter, Super Mouse, Berty Bunny and lots of sea creatures! Watch wonderful dancing, and sing songs with Pips and Panda.
This puppet show is another entry in our series of Pips and Panda productions, specially designed by the Purves Puppets company for young children up to 7 years. Like the others in this series, it is a ‘join in’ story with fun, magic and music to fascinate your child – and Mums and Dads too!
As our theatre is currently closed due to Covid-19, we are offering the chance to watch a recorded live performance over the internet. Doing so will help support the theatre. Videos are optimised for viewing on a tablet, phone, TV or desktop computer. Learn More
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A great panto for all the family. Did you know that Cinderella had a little mouse called Timothy? And that the two silly Ugly Sisters had a nasty cat called Cornelius? Oh yes they did! And there are plenty more surprises in store with our magical version of everyone’s favourite story.
So join in and have fun with our classic fairy tale production.
This puppet show has been designed by the Purves Puppets company as a family show, with fun, magic and music to fascinate your child – and Mums and Dads too!
As our theatre is currently closed due to Covid-19, we are offering the chance to watch a recorded live performance over the internet. Doing so will help support the theatre. Videos are optimised for viewing on a tablet, phone, TV or desktop computer. Learn More
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BONUS VIDEO
Introduction to the show by Vickie Purves herself!
BONUS VIDEO
Demonstration of many different puppet styles
Marionettes, Glove and Shadow Puppets, etc.
DIGITAL ACTIVITY PACK
A digital pack containing the Show Programme and activity sheets
Biggar Puppet Theatre is the home of the world famous Scottish puppet theatre company, the International Purves Puppets. On this website you will find information on our acclaimed puppetry touring company as well as information on our many shows, workshops, teacher in-service courses, television and radio appearances, plus other events here at our permanent facility, Biggar Puppet Theatre, near Edinburgh and Glasgow, Scotland.
For families and children of all ages!
The #1 Best-Rated in TripAdvisor for Theatre & Concerts in South Lanarkshire
The morning show is specifically aimed at young children, with nurseries traveling for miles to let their kids see the puppets. It kept our 2 year old and 5 month old entertained the entire time.
Tall Blade
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First saw Purves Puppets at the Edinburgh festival when my sons were young, now taking the grandchildren. Wonderful children’s theatre. Excellent entertainment, and lovely staff
Shirley Ovington
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Edinburgh Bus Station platform 7 (100 or 101)
30 mins from the City Bypass onto the A702
60 mins from the M74, exiting Junction 13
65 minutes to Biggar