Welcome!

The Great Arizona Puppet Theatre welcomes you! We are open year round, performing shows at the theater Wednesday through Sunday.

See below for what's coming next or look here for the full schedule of upcoming shows.

Make sure to buy your tickets in advance.

The Tale of Peter Rabbit

Apr 10 - May 4, Thurs & Fri at 10am Sat 10am & 2pm; Sun 2pm.

Based on Beatrix Potter's classic story about a little rabbit that gets into Mr. McGregor's garden. Lively hand puppet Rabbits and a large rod puppet Farmer tell this tale entirely to music with no dialogue. Download the activity guide here.

Reserve here or call 602-262-2050, ext. 0 to pay. The gate will be open 30 minutes before showtime.

Puppetry 101

Apr 17 - May 15, 1pm or 2pm on a Thursday.

Participants will get a brief overview of various styles of puppetry, including visual demonstrations, and hands on experience.

Ages 18 and up.

Spots are on sale now for $25. Your first session is free. You can reserve here or call 602-262-2050.

Bridging Cultures in Motion Opening Reception

Apr 26, Saturday 6pm-9pm.

This opening reception will showcase a fusion of Indigenous Arizona and Chinese cuisine alongside collaborative performances of traditional Chinese puppetry, American puppetry, and Native American dance. Guests will also experience a premier Chinese shadow puppetry performance by Chengdu puppeteers!

Tickets must be purchased in advance: reserve here or call 602-262-2050.

Tickets are on sale now.

Bridging Cultures in Motion

Apr 27 - Apr 28, 11am & 1pm on Sunday, 10am & 2pm on Monday.

Phoenix Sister Cities (PSC) and the Great Arizona Puppet Theater (GAPT) are thrilled to announce, "Bridging Cultures in Motion", a heartfelt cultural exchange event in partnership with Chengdu, China. This celebration will showcase the rich artistic traditions of both Chengdu and Phoenix. "This collaboration between Phoenix and Chengdu represents the power of art to transcend borders and unite communities," said Jeffrey Ferns, Executive Director of the Great Arizona Puppet Theater. "We're excited to offer a platform where diverse cultural traditions can intertwine and create something truly magical." Reserve and Pay here. Tickets are on sale now.

Join us for a captivating series of performances, each blending storytelling with engaging visuals:

Pigsy Eats a Watermelon: A humorous tale from the Journey to the West.

The Little Goats Cross the Bridge: A heartwarming lesson on mutual respect.

Happy Pandas: Adorable antics through shadow puppetry.

The Legend of the White Snake: A magical battle of love and identity.

The Monkeys Try to Catch the Moon: A whimsical exploration of reality.

The Clown: An interactive shadow puppetry experience.

Suitable for all ages, these performances promise laughter, wisdom, and enchantment!

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