Bristol Public Library

Bristol Public Library

5 High St. Bristol, CT 06010

Phone: 860-584-7787
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Manross Memorial Library

260 Central St. Forestville, CT 06010

Puppet Show

Tuesday, July 09, 10:00 AM

The BUGTOWN Follies--Puppet Show!

Master of Ceremonies, grasshopper Bugsby Berkeley, heads a cast of all-star insects, who perform in the craziest Vaudeville show ever! Acrobatic ants, jumping fleas, tap-dancing spiders, cavorting caterpillars...even a butterfly beauty pageant are all part of the fun in this supersized, imaginative close-up look at some of nature's wonders.

Monday, July 15, 10:00 AM

The Magnificent Monster Circus with CactusHead Puppets!

Come one, come all, to a circus like no other! Encounter magnificent creatures from the wilds of your imagination as their quirky human caretaker tries to teach them new tricks. Kids can lend a hand to Eustice the Unicycling Unimonster, make friends with a Fiery Fanged Worm, cheer for Agnes the many-legged Acropod, and more! This colorful, silly, multi-sensory show full of friendly monsters is a perfect match for young audiences.

Friday, August 09, 09:30 AM

Jack and the Beanstalk with Nappy's Puppets!

Though English in origin, Jack has become a true American folk hero. Jack and the Beanstalk focuses on Jack and his many adventures: from Jack B. Nimble, Jack Horner, Big Jack and Little Jack to the popular Jack and Beanstalk. Based on the Appalachian folk tales collected by Richard Chase.

Friday, August 09, 11:15 AM

Shadows Around the World with Nappy's Puppets!

For thousands of years, man has manipulated puppets for a variety of reasons: ceremony, religion, education, therapy and entertainment. Of the many forms of puppetry, the most magical and cinematic is shadow puppetry. Shadows Around The World explores the history of shadow puppetry and its development throughout the world. The program focuses on world cultures and history and the development of Shadow Theater as an art form.

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