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Dates:Only on 7/24, 8/7 between 7/24/21 - 8/7/21
Hours:10:30am
Ages:Toddlers, Kids
In/Outdoor:Outdoor
Cost:Free see below
Category:Performances

summer saturdays free outdoor puppet shows with puppet showplace photoSummer Saturdays! A FREE Outdoor Puppet Show Series in Brookline

Live puppet shows are BACK this summer with a FREE outdoor series exploring Brookline’s beautiful neighborhoods, parks, and community spaces.

Specially designed for families to safely gather, these shows feature a wide variety of puppetry styles with safe-distanced seating in open-air locations. RSVP to reserve your spot!

Donations welcome! Your contributions keep live puppetry accessible for everyone in our community. Make a donation at check out, in-person, or at www.puppetshowplace.org/donate.

Rain Cancellations: In the event of rain, performances will be cancelled and an announcement will be placed on the Puppet Showplace website 2 hours before the event. “The Bella Show” at the Babcock Street Tent will take place rain or shine.

Learn more about our locations, seating, and policies on our Outdoor Shows: Plan your Visit page!

For questions or help accessing the event, please e-mail [email protected] or call 617-731-6400 x 101.

SUMMER 2021 SHOW SCHEDULE: RSVP TODAY!

Jack and the Beanstalk by Dream Tale Puppets
July 24 (Saturday) | 10:30 am & 12:30 pm
Emerson Garden, 17 Emerson Street, Brookline Village
FREE (Donations welcome, $10-$20 suggested)

RSVP FOR JACK AND THE BEANSTALK

When Jack sells the family cow for some magic beans, he launches his family on a GIANT adventure. This joyous and imaginative production transports audiences up the beanstalk using every style of puppet character, from hand puppets and masks to marionettes.

Lively narration, beautiful design, and hilarious physical comedy make this an inspiring and memorable show for all ages. Recommended for ages 4 and up.


Bugsy and Friends by Pumpernickel Puppets
August 7 (Saturday) | 10:30 am
Murphy Playground, 110 Kent Street, Brookline Village
FREE (Donations welcome, $10-$20 suggested)

RSVP FOR BUGSY AND FRIENDS

Join Bugsy, a bug with a keen eye for talent and a love of the stage, as he co-hosts a musical variety show filled with larger-than-life characters. Audiences will love Pumpernickel Puppets' newest production which features friends old and new created by fan-favorite puppeteer John McDonough.

Specially designed for outdoor audiences, this interactive show will have you dancing along with everyone from hand and string puppets to oversize walkaround characters. Recommended for ages 3 and up.

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Free - Donations appreciated

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www.puppetshowplace.org/summer-saturdays

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17 Emerson Street, Brookline Villa, MA map

Jack - Emerson Garden, 17 Emerson Street, Brookline Village
Bugsy - Murphy Playground, 110 Kent Street, Brookline Village

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