The Nutcracker Pop-Up Miniature Theatre
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Our Covent Garden shop is now everyday from 11 to 5. Delivery details here. European customers please check before ordering.
Our Covent Garden shop is now everyday from 11 to 5. Delivery details here. European customers please check before ordering.
John Macfarlane
Love ’em or hate ’em – Punch and Judy are a part of British culture. Descendants of the Italian Commedia Dell ‘Arte – the first Punch and show was seen by Samuel Peyps in Covent Garden. In fact there is a plaque outside the Actors Church opposite the famous Punch & Judy pub in the piazza. These friendly…
Bring the ‘coolest’ West End musical to life at home – a fully playable toy theatre brought to you in a collaboration between Disney Theatrical and Benjamin Pollock’s Toyshop. You can be director, producer, designer and star of the stage with the cardboard toy theatre that pops out of the box. Perfect for re-enacting favourite scenes…
Gaspard the Fox is the handsome star of the best-selling series of children’s books by Zeb Soanes and the award-winning illustrator James Mayhew. Acclaimed for their warmth and humour, the stories celebrate friendship and being liked and accepted for who you are. The exciting third adventure, Gaspard’s Foxtrot is also now a major new narrated…
Handsome Gaspard the Fox with his quality plush fur and his distinctive torn right ear is an endearing keepsake or comforting bedtime companion for years to come. Gaspard is the star of the best-selling series of children’s books by Zeb Soanes and the award-winning illustrator James Mayhew. Acclaimed for their warmth and humour, the stories celebrate…
A paper kit to cut out and make of the zoetrope.
Run away to the Circus with Miss Ella! The fabulous Circus ringmaster Mewky can be cut out and sewn together from the organic cotton kit. Mewky the Ringmaster is a cat but she likes to pretend to be a bunny, hence the hat. She comes with her faithful bunny who accompanies her every time she…
Run away to the Circus with Miss Ella! The cutest Circus elephant Esme can be cut out and sewn together from the organic cotton kit. Accompanied by her baby elephant Lucy, who also has butterfly ears which are suitable for balancing on the tight rope! You will need the stuffing, thread and your sewing skills…
Run away to the Circus with Miss Ella! Three miniature paper circus wagon dioramas to cut-out and make from one book! Peer into the magical circus worlds and see inside the wagons: The Tiger and Lion who are practising their circus skills, the Feline Fortune Teller and the Elephant costume maker, sewing outfits for the…
The jewel in our miniatures collection, this stunning masterpiece is a real showstopper! Hand-cast in pewter and exquisitely hand-painted the attention to detail is breathtaking. Possibly the most famous scene from Alice in Wonderland. It interestingly has been beautifully modelled after the lesser known depiction by celebrated British illustrator Arthur Rackham, therefore quite unique! Everyone…
Straight from the Grodnertal region between Italy and Germany, this pretty little box houses it’s own special occupant? Carefully lift the lid to reveal a miniature dutch doll to melt your heart. Lovingly and expertly hand made entirely from pine, even the oval box, with a pretty illustrated lid, has been especially fashioned from wood…
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.
Run away to the Circus with Miss Ella! The kitsch but cool Circus lion Auroara can be cut out and sewn together from the organic cotton kit. She comes with her ladybird juggling pals and a bag to keep her peanut butter and banana sandwiches in, what, you didn’t know lions liked such things? Well…
You will go to the ball! This amazing pop-up card is going to cheer up anyone who has been feeling their lot in life is on the pumpkin side. Remind them that Cinders ends up with the fairytale ending. A double sided pop-up card that is genius in it’s creation. The 3-D card pops down…
One of our best selling theatres, this Pantomime Toy Theatre is a timeless classic. Complete with all the characters, scenery and script to stage the classic tale of pantomime favourite Cinderella, you can ensure that she does get to the ball. As no cutting or gluing are required, with each piece simply pushed straight from…
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! A fully playable wooden toy theatre. This is a traditional toy made…