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The 5th Marquess of Anglesey paper theatre character

The 5th Marquess of Anglesey - Henry Paget for the paper theatre

The Dancing Marquess Paper Theatre by Lukas Palumbo

Dancing Marquess Paper Theatre by Lukas Palumbo

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The Dancing Marquess by Lukas Palumbo is a miniature paper theatre to cut out and make.

Lukas Palumbo and Benjamin Pollock’s Toyshop bring ‘The Gaiety Theatre’ and ‘The Dancing Marquess’ back to life with this exquisitely illustrated miniature theatre in an illustrated fold out folder with the most fantastic archival images courtesy of theatre historian Viv Gardner.

‘The Gaiety Theatre’ became the playhouse for the 5^th Marquess of Anglesey and his community in Plas Newydd, Wales, for a short time at the turn of the 20^th century. It was here that the spectacular ‘butterfly dance’ was born.

120 years later illustrator Lukas Palumbo has dreamt up ‘the prettiest and most compact bijou (paper) theatre in existence’ for Benjamin Pollock’s Toyshop in collaboration with National Trust Cymru, the current custodians of the picturesque Plas Newydd which stands on the Menai Strait in Wales overlooking Snowdonia.

Including 6 illustrated art prints making up the theatre, 2 scenes including Aladdin, 3 x 5^th Marquess of Anglesey characters, and a booklet with instructions and the history of The Dancing Marquess, the text inside is in Welsh and English.

Immerse yourself in the Marquess’ fantastical world of decadent palaces, fairy-tale gardens, dressing up and the butterfly dance. The Pollock’s decorative folder includes a rare image of the whole Plas Newydd troupe including the Marquess in amazing fancy dress costumes as well as a scrapbook of the Marquess’ elaborate theatrical wardrobe.

Perfect for collectors and theatre enthusiasts, this intricate cut-and-make project offers a captivating journey into theatrical heritage. A truly unique piece that transforms paper into performance.

Advice on age and difficulty level: We recommend this model for older children and adults as it requires intricate cutting with a craft knife, however it is relatively simple to make and can easily be constructed as an afternoon project giving a sophisticated paper model.

Publication Date: 30th November 2025

Our products are not suitable for children under the age of 3, unless clearly shown.

Illustrator: Lukas Palumbo
Assembled HxWxD cm: 15 x 30.5 x 6
Flat Packed HxWxD cm: A4 folder with gatefold (29.7 x 21 x 0.5) containing A5 booklet
Materials: A4 colour off-set litho prints on FSC 300gsm card
Country of Origin: UK
Age Suitability: 12 +

The Dancing Marquess, a paper theatre by Lukas Palumbo with Pollock's Aladdin

The Dancing Marquess, a toy theatre by Lukas Palumbo

About Lukas Palumbo

The Gaiety Theatre with Aladdin Scene by Lukas Palumbo Lukas Palumbo lives in a parallel landscape to Anglesey and takes inspiration from the majestic coastal bays, causeway islands and rugged mountains of Maine in the USA. The romanticism of the castles in Britain lures him to this side of the Atlantic where he finds beauty in ‘crumbling mossy walls of antiquity claimed by nature’.