FREE as part of WEST SIDE FEST
SUNDAY July 13 at 11am
SUNDAY July 13 at 11am
Peppi and the Pop-Up Dragon
A puppet show inside a giant 12-foot pop-up book
A puppet show inside a giant Pop-Up book. The sun rises and sets over a happy fishing village with bells that ring, babies that are rocked and boats that go out to sea. But the town is threatened by the pop-up dragon from the Blue Mountain. Peppi and Peppina save the day with creativity, co-operation and a happy lesson for all. The audience creates the sounds and songs. After the show, everyone makes a simple puppet dragon to take home. This unique show premiered at the Henson International Puppet Festival
“The townspeople were alarmed. How would they survive? (talk about problem solving and cooperation!) They solved the problem, but you’d have to see this remarkable show to find out how. What a pleasurable experience. All I heard after this performance was “How charming!”
-Puppet Master, Puppetry Guild of Greater New York
“Charming”
-Puppeteers of America Puppetry Journal
A VILLAGE GEM FOR OVER 50 YEARS
" -BEST PUPPET SHOWS IN NEW YORK CITY "- according to:
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“Charming.”
-New York Times
“Very simple, and perfect as an introduction to theatre.”
-New York Magazine
“Warm, funny, direct and charming.” -Gannet Newspapers
"A relief from all that commercialism" - A parent after the show
-New York Times
“Very simple, and perfect as an introduction to theatre.”
-New York Magazine
“Warm, funny, direct and charming.” -Gannet Newspapers
"A relief from all that commercialism" - A parent after the show
Photo by Richard Termine
WESTBETH Home to the Arts
155 BANK STREET
between West and Washington Street in the West Village
155 BANK STREET
between West and Washington Street in the West Village
Tickets are $15 for all ages
All Ages - Great for 2 to 8
Stroller Parking
Shows Run about 40 Minutes
workshop follows
Information: (212) 924-0525
pennypuppets.org
All Ages - Great for 2 to 8
Stroller Parking
Shows Run about 40 Minutes
workshop follows
Information: (212) 924-0525
pennypuppets.org
Featured again on NY1
PLEASE HELP KEEP THIS UNIQUE THEATER EXPERIENCE GOING BY DONATING TO OUR GENIE JAR!
BIRTHDAY?
HAVE A FUN AND AFFORDABLE PARTY IN OUR SPACE AFTER THE SHOW.
WE HAVE A KITCHEN AND TABLES FOR YOUR TREATS AND PUPPETS FOR THE KIDS TO PLAY WITH.
Or we can come to anyplace you wish.
CONTACT US FOR DETAILS.
HAVE A FUN AND AFFORDABLE PARTY IN OUR SPACE AFTER THE SHOW.
WE HAVE A KITCHEN AND TABLES FOR YOUR TREATS AND PUPPETS FOR THE KIDS TO PLAY WITH.
Or we can come to anyplace you wish.
CONTACT US FOR DETAILS.
2024-25 Repertory Season-
SEPTEMBER
22 & 29
OCTOBER 6
Mother Goose Tales
with Goldilocks and The Three Bears
Classic Tales and Fables is an excellent introduction to the theatre for very young children. With lots of participation, fun and games, and Mother Goose Rhymes. A hit for generations. with Jack the Pied Piper and that silly little dog Toby.
“Very simple, and perfect as an introduction to theatre.”
-New York Magazine
“Warm, funny, direct and charming.” -Gannet
22 & 29
OCTOBER 6
Mother Goose Tales
with Goldilocks and The Three Bears
Classic Tales and Fables is an excellent introduction to the theatre for very young children. With lots of participation, fun and games, and Mother Goose Rhymes. A hit for generations. with Jack the Pied Piper and that silly little dog Toby.
“Very simple, and perfect as an introduction to theatre.”
-New York Magazine
“Warm, funny, direct and charming.” -Gannet
OCTOBER
27
Toby's Halloween Show
The Little Litterbug Witch
The cute little witch loves her garbage. The animals in the forest do not. See what happens when a little ghost helps clean up.
27
Toby's Halloween Show
The Little Litterbug Witch
The cute little witch loves her garbage. The animals in the forest do not. See what happens when a little ghost helps clean up.
NOVEMBER
17 & 24
More
Mother Goose Tales
with THE THREE LITTLE PIGS
Toby returns with more fun for the very young and more tales including Three Little Pigs and the Gingerbread Man.
With participation, fun and games for young audiences.
“I like it that such care went into the making of these shows.I was struck by the fullness of detail and the surprising elaborateness of the sets. The three little pigs really looked piggy for a change, with pink, rotund bodies and the right shaped ears and snouts.” -Village Voice
“Warm, friendly atmosphere for the beguiling presentation.”
-Gannet Newspapers
17 & 24
More
Mother Goose Tales
with THE THREE LITTLE PIGS
Toby returns with more fun for the very young and more tales including Three Little Pigs and the Gingerbread Man.
With participation, fun and games for young audiences.
“I like it that such care went into the making of these shows.I was struck by the fullness of detail and the surprising elaborateness of the sets. The three little pigs really looked piggy for a change, with pink, rotund bodies and the right shaped ears and snouts.” -Village Voice
“Warm, friendly atmosphere for the beguiling presentation.”
-Gannet Newspapers
December
22, 29
TOBY'S HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
Toby, that silly little dog, has put together a Holiday Show, with Rudolph, Santa, The Gingerbread Man, The Dreidel, Boswell the polar bear and more. With lots of fun for the very young. Make a puppet after the show to take home. Jingle bells for everyone. Don't miss this special show.
22, 29
TOBY'S HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
Toby, that silly little dog, has put together a Holiday Show, with Rudolph, Santa, The Gingerbread Man, The Dreidel, Boswell the polar bear and more. With lots of fun for the very young. Make a puppet after the show to take home. Jingle bells for everyone. Don't miss this special show.
2025
More Classic Tales and Fables
More Classic Tales and Fables
2025
Toby's Magic Forest
Fun and funny things happen in the magic forest. The children raise flowers and even help to make Spring. A fan favorite because the children get to do so much. This is interactive puppet theater in an intimate space for young children. With lots of participation, fun and games, and magic. The Early Childhood Puppet Theatre’s first show- now even better. A hit for generations. With Jack, the Pied Piper and Mother Goose's silly little dog Toby. - And make a puppet to take home after the show!
"The puppets are charming, the program never overexcites the audience, although there's lots of room for participation" - The New York Times
“Real warmth and gentleness.” -New York Magazine
Toby's Magic Forest
Fun and funny things happen in the magic forest. The children raise flowers and even help to make Spring. A fan favorite because the children get to do so much. This is interactive puppet theater in an intimate space for young children. With lots of participation, fun and games, and magic. The Early Childhood Puppet Theatre’s first show- now even better. A hit for generations. With Jack, the Pied Piper and Mother Goose's silly little dog Toby. - And make a puppet to take home after the show!
"The puppets are charming, the program never overexcites the audience, although there's lots of room for participation" - The New York Times
“Real warmth and gentleness.” -New York Magazine