Spring
showtimes in effect (ending on June 15th):
Wed - Frid 10am & 11:30am
Sat & Sun 11am, 1 & 2:30pm |
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Summer
showtimes in effect:
Wed - Sun 11am, 1 & 2:30pm |
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July 23-27
BIG FOOT, THE MUSICAL
Ready for Yeti? The puppeteer tries to stage a musical about
Big Foot when the real Big Foot shows up. Unfortunately, the part
is already filled.. Mad cap comedy!
OLD FASHIONED KITE FLYING PUPPETEERS |
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July 30-August 3
GIDDY UP COWBOYS
Join Lynn for a rollicking good time full of fun, music, cowboys
and the romance of the Old West.
LYNN TRIMBLE, COMIC VENTRILOQUIST |
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August 6-10
KING MIDAS: THE GOLDEN TOUCH
The king discovers everything he touches turns to gold including
his beloved daughter. Along the way he learns a valuable lesson about
being kind! Lots of singing and jokes for all ages.
BIG JOE PUPPET PRODUCTIONS |
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August 13-17
PUPPET CIRCO
Clowns, lion tamers, magicians, high wire acts and the human cannonball
make this a circus show not to be missed.
Performed in Spanish and English.
GASTON’S PUPPETS |
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August 20-24
MAXFIELD’S TIME TRAVELING FLEA CIRCUS
Travel back in time with Maxfield, an inventor and time traveler,
as he enters a wacky world and winds up with a Flea Circus. Performed
with a Victorian style toy theater
OLD FASHIONED KITE FLYING PUPPETEERS |
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August 27-31
THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER
The funny little elves sneak in to help the hardworking shoemaker
and his wife.
WEAVER’S TALES |
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"PUPPETS
ON PARADE"
60th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Monday, September 1st
Puppet Making for Kids - 11 a.m. - Free
Parade through the Park - 12 noon - Join the fun!
Puppets on Parade - shows - 1:30 p.m.& 2:30 p.m. |
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ALERT: FALL
HOURS BEGIN
WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY 10 A.M. AND 11:30 A.M.
SATURDAY - SUNDAY 11 A.M., 1 & 2:30 P.M. |
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September 3-7
PUPPET VARIETY WITH A COMIC VENTRILOQUIST
This show will keep you laughing as comical characters reveal surprising
talents with magical spoofs and songs.
LYNN TRIMBLE, COMIC VENTRILOQUIST |
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September 10-14 and 17-21
MOTHER GOOSE
The Old Woman in the Shoe,
Jack and Jill and other favorites recall the childhood rhymes
and stories that have delighted pre-school children for ages. Counting, colors and big, bigger, biggest are
learned during the show.
BIG JOE PRODUCTIONS |
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September 24-28 and
October 1-5
THE THREE LITTLE PIGS AND OTHER FUNNY STORIES
The big bad wolf is
the anti-hero in this California style tale. The wolf goes off
in search of a free meal and runs into other fairy tale characters.
Hand puppets.
MILLIE PATTERSON’S WEAVER’S TALES |
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October 8-12
THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE
The cocky hare tries inventive devices to win the race against
the slow, but steady tortoise. Come see who wins the contest.
Hand puppets.
GASTON’S PUPPETS |
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October 15-19
WITCHES BREW
Something’s funny about the magic potion conjured up by
a witch who wants to change her ways. This un-scary story will
get you in the mood for Halloween. Hand puppets.
MILLIE PATTERSON’S WEAVER’S TALES |
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October 22-26 and October 29-November
2
THE POLKA DOT GHOST
Tommy the Ghost has a biiiiiiiig problem and needs your help getting
ready for the big night. Witches, a dragon and ghosts will make this
the perfect show for all ages.
Pre-schools are welcome.
Life size puppetsBIG JOE PRODUCTIONS |
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November 5-9
JURI AND THE BEARDED DRAGON
A giant, a dragon and a princess create fun and excitement for
Juri, the hero of this Swiss fairy tale. Large scale puppets
and ventriloquist figures.
LYNN TRIMBLE, COMIC VENTRILOQUIST |
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November 12-16 and November 19-23
SLEEPING BEAUTY
True love breaks the evil spell cast by the evil Malificent when
the prince kisses the sleeping princess. Rod puppets.
MILLIE PATTERSON’S
WEAVERS TALES |
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November 26-30 and December 3-4
(Closed Thanksgiving
Day)
SANTA AND THE HO, HO THIEF
Wanda the Witch is mad! Santa and Christmas get all the attention
so she plans to ruin Christmas. Come help Santa and Alfie Elf save
Christmas. Hand puppets.
BIG JOE PRODUCTIONS |
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December 5-6
(No
daytime shows Dec. 5-7)
DECEMBER NIGHTS
6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - Free shows
Balboa Park Puppet Guild presents holiday variety show. |
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December 10-14
THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER
Two funny little elves sneak into the shoemaker’s shop and
help make shoes. You’ll be surprised by the celebrities who
come in to shop for the unique shoes. Hand puppets.
MILLIE PATTERSON’S WEAVER’S TALES |
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December 17-21 and December 26-28
THE MERRY CHRISTMAS SHOW
A variety show of skits and songs includes a snowman, a gingerbread
house, frisky mice and of course, Santa. Hand puppets.
PUPPET EXPRESS |
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December 26-28
Theater
closed Dec. 24-25
(Extra show at 1 p.m. Friday)
THE MERRY CHRISTMAS SHOW
PUPPET EXPRESS performed by Eva Kvaas |
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December 31- January
4
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
Jack is in for a big surprise when he plants his beans. Will Jack
escape the giant, or become a Jack-burger?
BIG JOE PRODUCTIONS |
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December 31
thru January 4
(Open
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.)
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
BIG JOE PRODUCTIONS |
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January 7-11
RUMPELSTILTSKIN
A young girl finds good luck when a wicked little guy spins her straw
into gold. Hand puppets.
MILLIE PATTERSON’S WEAVER’S TALES |
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January 14-18
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR & OTHER
FAVORITES
Audience interaction makes these three stories a great time for the
young audience member. Variety of puppets.
BIG JOE PRODUCTIONS |
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January 23 - 28
THE RABBIT ON THE MOON, THE LITTLE RED HEN
A tricky rabbit is the star of The Rabbit on the Moon, a Mexican
folk tale. The Little Red Hen enjoys her delicious bread, while
her lazy friends will have none.
Hand Puppets.
GASTON’S PUPPETS |
