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DoctorZaius
Long Beach, CA15 contributions
Travel the World without Leaving Glasgow
Dec 2019
Get ready to see the world through masks and puppets. Another reviewer used the term enchanted, I agree. Enchanting is the best way to describe the experience. We got to hear stories from Malcolm and Sarah about the puppets and masks on display and the art of puppetry. Wonderful. We left feeling like we took a trip through time and space.
Written 15 January 2020
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Cesca867
edinburgh24 contributions
Wonderful venue
Dec 2019
What a sweet day out. We loved the Snow Child and have since been helped immensely booking our daughter's birthday party. Flexible, friendly and helpful venue.
Written 27 December 2019
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Odile H
Berlin, Germany51 contributions
Great Team !
Aug 2017
I have been enchanted to spend some time with Malcom Knight , an expert in mask and puppetry !
a wonderful museum , they opened specially for me on a sunday and we could talk and see so many aspect of this art
Highly recommended and support them in their enterprise !
Written 2 September 2017
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James M
Hamilton, UK7 contributions
Great fun for the kids....and adults!
Sep 2016 • Family
Visited here today as sick of the usual shopping centres, soft play and parks that we fill our weekend time with out 4 year old. I was sceptical before but so glad we went. Great performance and pretty cheap too. I would recommend to anyone with young ones as decent little cafe along with some arts and crafts for the kids to do. We will be back soon!
Written 4 September 2016
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MrsRGlasgow
Glasgow, UK87 contributions
Nursery Trip
Apr 2016 • Family
My son went with his playgroup on their summer trip. He still talks about it. They all had a fantastic time and we will definitely be back!
Written 14 August 2016
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Deex78
Glasgow, UK3 contributions
Puppet magic for all
Oct 2015 • Family
Another wonderful afternoon of fun and entertainment at the SMPC. We have been visiting this fantastic centre since our eldest son was 18 months but yesterday was the first time we have been to one of the Magipup events (October week holidays full of magic and puppets). The magic show was brilliant and enjoyed by the whole family but particularly our 2 and 6 year olds. After the show we were able to sit down in the café with a cuppa while the kids coloured in the puppets and masks we had bought for them from the café (£1.50 each).

The SMPC puts on a fabulous variety of puppet shows and workshops throughout the year (details of times and prices on the website). There are also displays of masks and puppets around the centre that you can look at free of charge.

The puppet shows tend to be between 45 minutes and a hour (worth noting that the theatre can get fairly warm when full so don't over dress). The workshops tend to be a couple of hours. For his 5th birthday our son had a puppet making workshop party at the SMPC which was a huge success. The children were captivated for an hour and a half using their imaginations to create a wonderful array for puppets which they were able to take home.

Malcolm and Sarah who run the SMPC have created a wonderfully friendly atmosphere in which to spend a morning or an afternoon and in our experience the performers are equally friendly and generous with their time. The SMPC is a true find and great for firing children's (and adults) imaginations and creativity.
Written 17 October 2015
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Caroll E
Inverbervie, UK10 contributions
SAturday afternoon family treat
Feb 2015 • Family
Booked in with the kids last weekend for a wee treat but what a wonderful place we stumbled upon.
The puppet show was exquisite, kids were engrossed from start to finish, crafts available to entertain the little ones before and after puppet show. Very much looking forward to our return visit.
Written 5 March 2015
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ThatLuckyOldSun
Glasgow, UK150 contributions
P...a.r...t...why...cause i gotta
Feb 2014 • Family
Awesome... an amazingly staffed and interesting place. Wonderful time had by all. Very personal and informative and the owner was a great unexpercted host. Well worth a visit. Great for children and adults alike!
Written 24 July 2014
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mercedesboy850
Stoke-on-Trent31 contributions
No strings attached
Oct 2013 • Family
Consider this as a must do when visiting the wonderful West End. A fabulously entertaining time can be had for all the family. Malcolm and Sarah are fantastic hosts and it is evident they love what they do. Enjoy one of their shows which are ideal for a family on a budget or even book a birthday party. Workshops are available and puppet displays ancient and modern surround the cafe area. Don't miss this little gem.
Written 30 November 2013
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Karen T
Derry37 contributions
Just Fantastic!
Oct 2011 • Family
If your in Glasgow its well worth a visit shows on weekends and Holidays, great place to take your family. shows and puppet making workshops and a lovely wee cafe too. Great place to visit. The adults will love it as much as the children!
Written 11 April 2012
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