All The Extra Bits

Find out here about current events & displays. We also have previous films about the shop and paper theatre instructions which we are currently working on updating.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday 2nd December: A Toy Theatre signing by Tug Rice of his new publication for us ‘Tableaux’ – 5-6pm Benjamin Pollock’s Toyshop, Covent Garden – FREE

Thursday 11th December: Make a Butterfly Display Case inspired by our new publication ‘The Dancing Marquess’ with Studio Lino & Benjamin Pollock’s Toyshop.

  • Studio Lino – We will be using different materials and decorative papers, and experimenting with printing, painting, collage, chine collé & tetra pak printing taking inspiration from the ‘Dancing Marquess.
  • Each printer will take home their Butterfly box and a copy of ‘The Dancing Marquess’ Paper Theatre. Materials provided with snacks by Tarn Bakery.
  • Details: 11th December, 5.30 – 8.30pm. Studio Lino    4 Redhill Street, London, NW1 4BG. Cost £45.00.
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The Dolly Treasures Window

For over 5 years we have collaborated with doll collector, toy photographer, artist & stylist Dolly Treasures on a window for Covent Garden. If you are coming to see the window, then take a right out of our front door in the South Hall of the Market Building, a left, then right and you will find it between Shake Shack & Elan Bakery. Listen to the podcast with Dolly Treasures here

Dancing Dollies Exhibition Pictures from 2022 here

How to Find Us in Covent Garden

Watch our Coronation Video – ‘Harlequin Makes a Royal Visit’ a film by Aidan Chan.

Dreamyland

Our Christmas 2022 video ‘Dreamyland’ in collaboration with Changsha IFS

Crowdfunder

Our crowdfunder video in 2021 by Keith Khan raising money to produce The Nutcracker Toy Theatre

Shop Small

Commissioned by American Express supporters of Shop Small for their social media channels

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Shop Independent

A film championing independent businesses in the UK by Holly Tucker featuring Louise Heard in Covent Garden

Holding Up The Queue

Our podcast hosted by original shop manager Simon Seddon only ran for 6 episodes between 2018 and 2019 but it  is can be still listened to here

Pollock’s Pop-Up Card

A film by Gabriel Boccazzi for Benjamin Pollock’s Toyshop featuring the Pollock’s Pop-Up Card

The Theatre of Wonders

A film by Lorenzo Gabini for Benjamin Pollock’s Toyshop featuring Harlequin & Columbine in The Theatre of Wonders

Nutcracker Theatre Assembly Instructions

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Hansel & Gretel Script & Instructions

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