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The Reverie Toy Theatre with Sleeping Beauty made by Figuart exclusively for Benjamin Pollock's Toyshop. Image by Dolly Treasures, Covent Garden 2024

Sleeping Beauty Toy Theatre ‘The Reverie’ by Pollocks

  Experience the charm of classic storytelling with the Sleeping Beauty Toy Theatre, a riff on an original Pollock’s Toy Theatre so dreamy –  we called it ‘The Reverie’. A finely crafted wooden model theatre handmade in France exclusively for Benjamin Pollock’s Toyshop. This elegant reinterpretation of the original Pollock’s play “Sleeping Beauty” features movable…

Happy Birthday Musical Box at Benjamin Pollock's Toyshop by Maryam Keyhani

Happy Birthday Music Box

Crank up the birthday fun with this magical music box by artist Maryam Keyhani! Give the handle a twirl and listen as the cheerful birthday tune dances through the air. Adorned with Keyhani’s signature ‘big hat energy’ style featuring clowns in cake hats, this hand-cranked musical wonder brings smiles and celebration to any special day!

The Magnetic Play Toy Theatre from Benjamin Pollock's Toyshop. A classic toy theatre for young kids aged 3-6

Magnetic Play Toy Theatre

Expand young imaginations with this delightful magnetic toy theatre. Super easy to use and assemble, it is constructed from sturdy card and wood to include characters, reversible side-wings and backdrop. Once ready slide the actors around the stage for hours of creative fun! Magnetic toys are great for fine motor skills, encouraging cognitive development, STEAM…

Benjamin Pollock's Toyshop Pop-Up Card illustrated by Claire Fletcher

Toyshop Pop-Up Card

Bringing Benjamin Pollock’s Toyshop to life, Claire Fletcher’s whimsical illustrations capture our iconic red door and the charming window arches of Covent Garden’s market building. This delightful pop-up card springs to life with a magical “ta-da!” moment, revealing a miniature wonderland filled with the same theatrical and storybook characters that dance and play across our…

Hand Crank Music Box from Benjamin Pollock's Toyshop

Music Box

A hand crank music box from Benjamin Pollock’s Toyshop. Turn the handle and remind yourself of a visit to Covent Garden with a music box rendition of Vivaldi’s ‘Spring’. Theatre and music combine in a miniature box decorated with a Pollock’s Theatre. Analogue technology of metal keys on a turning disc play the tinkly tune…

Woodland Fairground Pop-Up Card from Me and Mc Q Paper D'Art for Benjamin Pollock's Toyshop

Woodland Fairground Pop-Up Card

Roll up, roll up, all the fun of the Woodland Fairground in a pop-up card. With it’s own ferris wheel, helter-skelter and daring acrobatic skills on display in the Circus Big Top, Faan Peeti’s charmingly illustrated pop-up card reveals our woodland characters enjoying a thrilling day out, whilst being serenaded by their very own Mouse…

A toy theatre with Sleeping Beauty. A paper theatre to make with a new version of Sleeping Beauty in the Wood called The Magic Horn. Published by Benjamin Pollock's Toyshop. Fun for all the family.

The Magic Horn Toy Theatre or Sleeping Beauty in the Wood

The Magic Horn or Sleeping Beauty in the Wood ‘A play you can play to help save the day’ is a push out and slot together toy theatre for kids and all the family to make and play. Be director, performer, audience member in the Benjamin Pollock’s Toyshop 21st Century interactive version of Sleeping Beauty…

Pantomime Feast Shadow Box by Benjamin Pollock's Toyshop Coloured

Shadow Box Set

Immerse yourself in theatrical artistry with this exquisite Shadow Box Set illustrated by Simon Seddon featuring Alice in Wonderland and The Pantomime Feast. Step into Wonderland with the Alice in Wonderland Shadow Box. Cut out the charming characters and magical scenes from Alice’s adventures, then assemble them into your very own 3D diorama. Add splashes…

Miniature Midsummer Night's Dream Pop-Up Card by Paper D'Art

Miniature Midsummer Night’s Dream – A Pop-Up Greetings Card

Delight in this enchanting 3-D pop-up card featuring Shakespeare’s magical “Midsummer Night’s Dream” in miniature form! Watch as fairy-filled forests and mischievous characters spring to life with each opening. Perfect for literature lovers, theatre enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates whimsical paper artistry. A truly magical way to send your greetings!

Snow Queen Paper Theatre illustrated by Kate Baylay for Benjamin Pollock's Toyshop, an exquisite paper model to cut out and make telling the story of The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen

Snow Queen Paper Theatre by Kate Baylay

With its breathtaking art-deco inspired imagery by contemporary illustrator, Kate Baylay, our Snow Queen Paper Theatre is enormously popular. Loved by adults and children alike. Journey to the frozen kingdom of the Snow Queen with Gerda and Kay. The 6 x A4 sheets include characters and scene changes. Build by scoring, folding, and cutting with…

A paper theatre illustrated by Clive Hicks-Jenkins of Hansel & Gretel. The paper theatre is published by Benjamin Pollock's Toyshop

Hansel & Gretel Toy Theatre by Clive Hicks-Jenkins

This utterly bewitching illustrated toy theatre recreates the scary story of Hansel & Gretel, tempted into the Wicked Witch’s beautiful gingerbread house. Clive Hicks-Jenkins’ uniquely expressive painterly style evokes the story’s darker undercurrents, yet is peppered with delicious sweets and candies. Experience the magic of the story with this toy theatre set. It includes a…

A paper theatre to cut out and make. A reproduction of a Victorian Toy Theatre. A contemporary version of a Pollock's Toy Theatre with the Pollock's play The Corsican Brothers.

Fourpenny Toy Theatre

  Experience the nostalgia and charm of the Victorian era with the Fourpenny Theatre! Featuring a beautifully designed stage front from Benjamin Pollock contemporary W.G.Webb. The script has been adapted by Charlotte Cory. This paper theatre to cut out make is perfect for contemporary audiences. Complete with orchestra pit, audience boxes, and a curtain from…

Pantomime Toy Theatre with Cinderella

Pantomime Toy Theatre with Cinderella

Step into the magical world of Pantomime with our best-selling toy theatre featuring the classic tale of Cinderella! No cutting or gluing necessary, just push and slot the pieces together. Perfect for sparking imagination and storytelling skills in young theatre lovers. Included in this Pantomime Toy Theatre with Cinderella are scene changes, a curtain, characters…

Shakespeare’s Toy Theatre with Midsummer Night’s Dream

Recreate one of Shakespeare’s best loved plays in your own home… This inventive model of London’s Elizabethan theatre is easy to build. The push and out book contains all the Midsummer Night’s Dream characters, scenery and an abridged script. 45 minutes of fun construction and you are ready to perform the play. A wonderful gift…

Shadow Theatre for Kids with Cinderella by Moulin Roty

Shadow Theatre

A shadow theatre for kids. Transform your nearest table top into a delightful and elegant shadow theatre for kids! This impressive cardboard creation is free standing, easy to assemble and designed with a classic red and gold ornamental proscenia arch. Charming backstage details on the reverse, this set also includes backdrop scenes plus a complete…

Pollock's Paper Theatre Fold-Out Diorama Card. A pop-up toy theatre card reproduced from an original Pollock's Toy Theatre

Pollock’s Theatre Pop-Up Card

A reproduction of an original Victorian Pollock’s Theatre. On opening the envelope, this enchanting Pollock’s theatre card pops-up into a 3-dimensional scene from Harlequin and Colombine. Perfect as a gift, for theatrical invitations and first night wishes. This Pollock’s theatre will bring a bit of theatrical drama to a home and be a memory of…