{"title":"Toy theatres","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur traditional and contemporary paper toy theatres are suitable for children and adults alike. They arrive flat-packed for you to cut out and construct ready for performance or display as a decorative object. All our theatres are printed in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum's website provides two sets of \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Toy theatre instructions\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pollockstoymuseum.co.uk\/how-to-build-your-toy-theatre\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efree PDF instructions to help you build your toy theatre\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pollockstoymuseum.co.uk\/education\/how-to-perform-a-toy-theatre-show\/\" title=\"Video on How to Perform a Toy Theatre Show on the Museum website\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evideo with tips on performing a toy theatre show\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aladdin-toy-theatre","title":"Aladdin Toy Theatre Kit by Vaishali Prazmari","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Vaishali Prazmari retells the story of Aladdin in this intricate contemporary toy theatre, inspired by her time as Artist in Residence at Pollock's Toy Museum.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paper toy theatre kit is painted on high quality card and contains the stage and characters needed for your performance, together with inspiration for a narration to accompany your show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit is printed in black and white, so that you can choose how to colour it in at home, or display it in stylish monochrome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis toy theatre is for children and adults alike but children may need an adult's help. It arrives flat-packed and requires cutting, gluing, and a little patience during construction. You will need fast-drying glue and scissors (or a craft knife for adults) to complete your model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbrush.co.uk\/watch\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisual instructions are available from the artist online.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKit size: A3.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold in aid of Pollock's Toy Museum Trust Registered Charity no. 313622.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pollock's Toy Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48383294964040,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3551\/6488\/files\/Vaishali-2.jpg?v=1754243957"},{"product_id":"the-sleeping-beauty-pollocks-regency-theatre","title":"The Sleeping Beauty Regency Toy Theatre Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSleeping Beauty\u003c\/em\u003e is staged for the Regency era in this beautiful paper toy theatre kit. Reproduced from the Pollock's Toy Museum archive, it is provided as a booklet containing everything you need to cut out and construct your miniature stage, scene and characters,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e ready to perform the play at home.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you have made up your toy theatre model, slot in the atmospheric backdrops and drop in your cast, including Sleeping Beauty, the Fairy Queen, Baron Sprout and more, and follow the included script to put on your magical fairy-tale show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdapted and designed by Peter Jackson from the original printed toy theatre proscenium arch stage, scenery and characters, published by J. K. Green on December 26th 1850.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis toy theatre is for children and adults alike but children may need an adult's help. It arrives flat-packed and requires cutting, gluing, and a little patience during construction. You will need fast-drying glue and scissors (or a craft knife for adults) to complete your model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum's website also provides a free \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Regency Toy Theatre instructions on Pollock's Toy Museum website\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pollockstoymuseum.co.uk\/regency-toy-theatre-instructions\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePDF giving further instructions to support you in making your Regency Toy Theatre\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pollockstoymuseum.co.uk\/education\/how-to-perform-a-toy-theatre-show\/\" title=\"Video on How to Perform a Toy Theatre Show on the Museum website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003evideo with tips on performing a toy theatre show\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook size: c. 320 mm wide x 305 mm high.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheatre size: c. 255 mm wide x 250 mm deep x 305 mm high.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 pages, including 6 card sheets to cut out (including covers).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold in aid of Pollock's Toy Museum Trust Registered Charity no. 313622.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pollock's Toy Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48390297583944,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3551\/6488\/files\/Shopify_Regency_2.jpg?v=1754706964"},{"product_id":"alice-in-wonderland-toy-theatre","title":"Alice in Wonderland Toy Theatre Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharming \u003cem\u003eAlice in Wonderland\u003c\/em\u003e paper toy theatre kit, reproduced from the Pollock's Toy Museum archive. Supplied as a book, for you to cut out and glue the pieces to construct your miniature theatre, and then perform the classic tale to your friends and family. After all, what is the use of a book without pictures or conversation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes 5 backdrops, 5 scenic wings, and a cast full of Wonderland characters.. Also included is an an abridged script by Seth Randall-Goddard for your home performances. Lovely, too, as a decorative item for fans of the classic English children's book by Lewis Carroll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdapted and coloured by Jack Fawdry Tatham in 2021 from the original published by P. Adams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis toy theatre is for children and adults alike but children may need an adult's help. It arrives flat-packed and requires cutting, gluing, and a little patience during construction. You will need fast-drying glue and scissors (or a craft knife for adults) to complete your model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook size: c. 33 cm wide x 31 cm high.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheatre size: c. 230 mm wide x 230 mm deep x 280 mm high.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 pages, with 8 cut-out card sheets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted and designed in the UK.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Museum's website provides two sets of \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Toy theatre instructions\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pollockstoymuseum.co.uk\/how-to-build-your-toy-theatre\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efree PDF instructions to help you build your toy theatre\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pollockstoymuseum.co.uk\/education\/how-to-perform-a-toy-theatre-show\/\" title=\"Video on How to Perform a Toy Theatre Show on the Museum website\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evideo with tips on performing a toy theatre show\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold in aid of Pollock's Toy Museum Trust Registered Charity no. 313622.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pollock's Toy Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48390329991496,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3551\/6488\/files\/Shopify_Alice_3.jpg?v=1754705008"},{"product_id":"museum-of-witchcraft-and-magic-toy-theatre","title":"Museum of Witchcraft and Magic Toy Theatre Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreated as a collaboration between Pollock's Toy Museum and the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic in Boscastle, Cornwall, this toy theatre kit draws on imagery from British magical practice to provide a range of characters and scenes for your own storytelling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist and designer Jack Fawdry Tatham explored the MWM collection and Cornish folk tales to gather inspiration for this work. His original etching with aquatint was then reproduced on a litho printing press to create this theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe toy theatre kit arrives flat-packed and requires cutting, gluing, and a little patience during construction. You will need fast-drying glue and scissors, or a craft knife, to complete your model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack and white, for you to colour yourself, or display in stylish monochrome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned and printed in the UK on premium Italian paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook size: c. 31 cm wide x 42 cm high x 25 cm deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheatre size: c. 29 cm wide x 41.5 cm high.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold in aid of Pollock's Toy Museum Trust Registered Charity no. 313622.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pollock's Toy Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48390730088776,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3551\/6488\/files\/20241123_150222.jpg?v=1732374505"},{"product_id":"giffords-circus-toy-theatre","title":"Giffords Circus Toy Theatre Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColourful cut-out-and-make model circus, in cardstock, modelled on the real-life Giffords Circus.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiffords Circus is a traditional English circus that tours the Cotswolds every Summer. This paper toy theatre was designed by Jack Fawdry Tatham in collaboration with Giffords Circus for their 2023 show \u003cem\u003eLes Enfants du Paradis\u003c\/em\u003e. The kit comes as a book, to cut out and make into a beautiful paper card circus ‘big top’ tent. The cut-out cast features all the artistes from the show, including harlequins, the juggler and clown, the Luna Girls, and even the spotted ponies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fully-coloured toy theatre is for children and adults alike but children may need an adult's help. It arrives flat-packed and requires cutting, gluing, and a little patience during construction. You will need fast-drying glue and scissors (or a craft knife for adults) to complete your model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook size: c. 325 mm wide x 305 mm high.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheatre size: c. 435 mm wide x 385 mm high x 240 mm deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted in the UK.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold in aid of Pollock's Toy Museum Trust Registered Charity no. 313622.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pollock's Toy Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49427385090376,"sku":"50","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3551\/6488\/files\/20230710_111752.jpg?v=1741634928"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.pollockstoymuseum.co.uk\/collections\/toy-theatres.oembed","provider":"Pollock's Toy Museum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}