All The Extra Bits
Find out here about current events & displays. We also have previous films about the shop and paper theatre instructions (more to come!)
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. The new Rapunzel window by Dolly Treasures is now up! Listen to the podcast with Dolly Treasures here
Dancing Dollies Exhibition Pictures from 2022 here
Workshops
Step into the playful world of Benjamin Pollock’s Toyshop and rediscover the joy of making by hand. From toy theatres, to imaginative paper and card creations, our workshops celebrate traditional craft, theatre and creativity.
Our next workshop is in collaboration with the artist Charlotte Cory and will be held at The Artworkers Guild. The first Colouring Academy is on Thursday June 4th 2026. Book Here
The Theatre of Wonders
A film by Lorenzo Gabini for Benjamin Pollock’s Toyshop featuring Harlequin & Columbine in The Theatre of Wonders
Pollock’s Pop-Up Card
A film by Gabriel Boccazzi for Benjamin Pollock’s Toyshop featuring the Pollock’s Pop-Up Card
Dreamyland
Our Christmas 2022 video ‘Dreamyland’ in collaboration with Changsha IFS
How to Find Us in Covent Garden
Watch our Coronation Video – ‘Harlequin Makes a Royal Visit’ a film by Aidan Chan.
Shop Small
Commissioned by American Express supporters of Shop Small for their social media channels
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Crowdfunder
Our crowdfunder video in 2021 by Keith Khan raising money to produce The Nutcracker Toy Theatre
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
How to: The Dancing Marquess
Here we show you how to make ‘The Gaiety Theatre’ Paper Theatre before putting in the scenes and Dancing Marquess Characters. Check out our You Tube Channel for further making videos.
