In May 2022, we visited Sharmanka in Glasgow. I had seen earlier shows in Thurso and Inverness, as well as the Millennium Clock, Edinburgh. This show was wonderful and well-thought out, so children can also enjoy watching. I love the combination of gothicness and haunting music/ sounds. Genius exhibits. Would go back again.

Beautiful menagerie of kinemats and musical performances. We came to see the Promenade showing, which highlighted each art piece in dramatic lighting as we were guided throughout the studio. Sergey was very welcoming and kindly took us through the family history of the sculptures. Much love has been put into this theatre and it was thrilling to see into the world of Eduard Bersudsky and his mechanical mastery. Would definitely recommend a visit!

Loved everything about Sharmanka! I have wanted to visit for years as I’ve heard wonderful things about it. The sculptures are amazing and the music, lighting and movement just add to the whole experience. The staff were really friendly and you can tell they love the work and are invested in making it an amazing place to visit. My partner wasn’t too sure when I told him where we were headed but as soon as we walked in he was sold on it and loved every second of it too. Would highly recommend a visit, great for all ages and such and unusual attraction.

Thoroughly recommended. I brought a large group of 31 u3a folk, which meant spolitting into two performnces, and Sergey, the administrator, could not have been more helpful or accommodating. Lights, music, a mesmerising show, you will never see anything like this again.

A hidden gem. These mesmerising moving sculptures are utterly wonderful. The whole experience of the shows is just great, taking visitors on a tour of a selection of the many machines, which come whirring and spinning into life. Beautiful lighting makes the shadows of the machine a fascinating extra layer of the visual experience. Highly recommended.

My third visit to Sharmanka over a number of years. Never fails to fascinate. The sculptures are amazing constructions composed mainly of scrap material put together with enormous imagination, given a new life in a kinetic reality which reflects events in social and international history. The backing music adds to the atmosphere and is chosen with a regard to complementing the sculptures.

You won't see anything else like this in any other theatre. I caught the Wheels of Life performance and found it to be beautiful, odd, unsettling and interesting. The machines and carvings were expertly assembled and I'm very glad I caught the performance. The staff were friendly, relaxed and gave excellent customer service. Worth seeing for anyone in Glasgow.

Thank you so much. Me and my mum and grandma went yesterday to see the puppet Theatre show, it was superb I thought. All aspects of it worked so well, it was so good and moving,mesmerising and so so clever! I loved it. If you are in Glasgow, it's a must see I think. quite unusual and different. you won't see anything like this ever again. The only thing is, it was a bit loud but apart from that it was very good. Very charming. The lighting and shadow effects were great, and the music adds to it.

This is definitely one of the most unique things to do in Glasgow and shouldn't be missed! The show takes around 45 minutes and is incredible. If you come a little before the show starts you can take a look at the kinetic sculptures more closely too.