Upcoming Shows & Events

Come on down to the pumpkin patch for our brand new show! This Halloween variety show of tricks and treats is sure to delight ghouls and goblins of all ages. Reserve here.

Sing-along with The Little Red Hen and Yellow Button during this cute, classic story about the Hen who worked hard to make a delicious loaf of bread. Recommended for ages 2 and up. Download the study guide here.

Tickets must be purchased in advance: reserve here or call 602-262-2050 x 0.

Great Arizona Puppet Theater (GAPT) will be collaborating with the original audio fiction podcast The Never Rad Miscellany, a sci-fi comedy anthology which will be hosting live monthly performances at GAPT. The show features both recurring stories and one-off sketches done in the style of an old-time radio show. It covers many narratives, including comical space playboys, supernatural neo-noir detectives, innovative new galactic products, wacky starship antics, and more. Co-creator Kat Keller said, “The podcast’s unique blend of comedy, drama, horror, and absurdity has something for everyone.” Tickets are on sale now. You can reserve here or call 602-262-2050. Ages 18+

Santa's elves come to help a poor shoemaker and his wife in this musical treat. Performed with large rod puppets, this is a holiday experience for the whole family to enjoy! Download the Study Guide here.

Adult Puppet Slams are curated evenings full of short pieces by a variety of professional puppeteers. You may see funny, edgy, or strange performances throughout the night. Our AZ puppet slammers will bring out their best performances to help ring in the spooky season. This is for audience members who are 18+.

The big bad wolf and three little pigs are delightful to watch in this classic story told with large rod puppets and lots of fun music. Download the Study Guide here. Recommended for ages 3 and up. Tickets are on sale now. Reserve here.

Get ready for fun! Art Grueneberger of Puppet Art Theater Co. will be coming on down to the valley from the faraway lands of California to delight with his ART-tistic talents.

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

Tickets are on sale right now.

Reserve here. Join us for our original story of "The Never Sleepy Fish". Recommended for ages 3 and up. Tickets are on sale now.

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The Pirate wants the bananas. The monkey wants the bananas. Who will win? You’ll have to watch the show to find out.

Reserve here. The gate will be open 30 minutes before showtime.

"Imagine This" is not your average puppet show! This yearly event is comprised of 14 different stories written by kids, for kids. This is our favorite program to produce each year as it is always different and very exciting. Kenilworth Elementary students write original stories and a panel of judges chooses the best to be made into shows by our professional puppeteers using a variety of puppet styles.

Expect a high energy, creative show filled with some wild antics and originality! Recommended for ages 5 and up.

Tickets must be purchased in advance: reserve here or call 602-262-2050 x 0.

"THE DINOSAUR PICNIC": Join a terrifically talented group of dinosaurs for a boisterous good time at "The Dinosaur Picnic"! Enjoy the prehistoric antics in this silly new show.

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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.

Our most popular original show returns for the end of our spring season. It's Princess Harriet's birthday and everyone is invited to join the party, except for the Smelly Foot Troll that is! What will happen when he feels left out of all the fun? This show is great for the whole family with plenty of singing, sparkles, and hilarity! Recommended for ages 3 and up. Download the Activity Guide here.

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

Come see A. A. Milne's charming characters and tales come to life through puppetry in this show that is bound to delight. Reserve here.