9 best puppet theaters

Product description

It’s show time! This wooden puppet theater has been designed with a sturdy, non-tip base and plenty of room inside for a puppeteer or two! The stylized theatrical graphics and plush, velvety curtains will inspire creativity and expression in any child. Including a clock with movable hands and a chalkboard panel for playbill information, it’s a stage just awaiting imagination! This puppet theater for kids measures 52″ H × 18″ W × 24.75″ L when assembled. It provides plenty of space for a single puppeteer or two. Our kids puppet theater allows children to tap into their imaginations to put on an entertaining show for family and friends. Puppet play encourages creative expression and storytelling skills. The theater contains small parts, and adult assembly is required. The Melissa & Doug Deluxe Puppet Theater is a great gift for kids ages 3 to 7 years. Add the Melissa & Doug Farm Friends Hand Puppets to round out the pretend play experience and give kids an engaging option for screen-free fun. For more than 30 years, Melissa & Doug has created beautifully designed imagination- and creativity-sparking products that NBC News called “the gold standard in early childhood play.” Today, Melissa & Doug is proudly partnering with the American Academy of Pediatrics to foster early brain development and help children build important life skills through play.

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From classic wooden toys to crafts, pretend play, and games, Melissa & Doug products provide a launch pad to ignite imagination and a sense of wonder in all children so they can discover themselves, their passions, and their purpose.



Since the company’s founding more than 25 years ago, Melissa & Doug has consistently delivered innovative products that inspire open-ended thinking, encourage kids to see new possibilities, and offer Countless Ways to Play. It’s part of a bigger vision to Take Back Childhood. Because by giving children a true childhood with the space and freedom to explore their world, we give them a path to realizing their full potential!

• STURDY WOODEN PUPPET THEATER: The Melissa & Doug Deluxe Puppet Theater is a sturdy wooden puppet theater that features a sturdy, non-tip base, plush curtains, a clock, and a chalkboard.
• ENCOURAGES CREATIVE EXPRESSION: Our kids puppet theater allows kids to tap into their imaginations to put on an entertaining show for family and friends. Puppet play encourages creative expression and storytelling skills.
• PLENTY OF SPACE: This puppet theater for kids measures 52″ H × 18″ W × 24.75″ L and provides plenty of space for a single puppeteer or two. The theater contains small parts, and adult assembly is required.
• GREAT GIFT FOR KIDS 3 TO 7: The Deluxe Puppet Theater is an ideal gift for kids ages 3 to 7 years. Add the Melissa & Doug Farm Friends Hand Puppets to round out the pretend play experience and give kids an engaging option for screen-free fun.
• “THE GOLD STANDARD IN CHILDHOOD PLAY”: For more than 30 years, Melissa & Doug has created beautifully designed imagination- and creativity-sparking products that NBC News called “the gold standard in early childhood play.”
• 100% HAPPINESS GUARANTEE: We design every toy to the highest quality standards, and to nurture minds and hearts. If your child is not inspired, give us a call and we'll make it right. Our phone number is on every product!

User questions & answers

Question:	Does it fold up for storage
Answer:	I haven't washed them but I would on cold. I would let them air dry though to keep them in better condition. Also I wouldn't dry them because they could fade in color.
Question:	How tall is it out of the box
Answer:	Wood beads... Great set of bead, my little girl loves them!
Question:	Do the sides fold in for easy storage
Answer:	Inside the wooden box you see here is a plastic tray with a lid. I keep the plastic tray with its cover in the wooden box because it is flimsy. The tray keeps the different beads separated. I use a large rubber band around the wooden box to keep it closed or tape.
Question:	Does it have a shelf to put the puppet on while putting on the puppet show
Answer:	Thank you for your inquiry on this item. I am sorry to say almost all of Melissa & Doug products are now made in China. I try to sell only American made but I have yet to find something like this bead set made in the USA. If I can be of further assistance, please let me know. Angela

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Choosing the Best Toys

Increasingly, doctors and child development experts around the world are recognising the value of hands-on, imaginative play.

Research shows play promotes self-confidence, social and cognitive skills, resilience, and more.

And it is these skills that are crucial building blocks for success and personal fulfilment in adulthood.

Big Wooden Puppet Theater

Kids will be inspired by this wooden puppet theater to tap into their imaginations and put on a show!

Chalk It Up

The chalkboard panel provides a place to get creative and advertise the show.

Show Time

Use the clock with movable hands to set the performance time!

Countless Ways To Play

Experts say the best toys are those that encourage interaction. Our toys are designed to inspire engagement and connection with your child. Many even include enrichment ideas right on the packaging. Because kids who can imagine the possibilities become grown-ups who can make their dreams a reality!

Our Story

Melissa and Doug are real people (and parents of six) who are passionate about the power of play!

Our Mission

To ignite imagination and wonder so children discover themselves, their passions, and their purpose.

Our Toys

Made with quality and care, our toys inspire a world of discovery and hands-on learning.

Our Promise

The Melissa & Doug signature on every product is our commitment to the highest standards.

• ✩Spark your kids' Imagination: easily reversible sign for both a lemonade stand & puppet show. 2 bright, colorful and fun stages to let your little one's explore their imagination, encourage their social skills, vocabulary & speech. Stimulates their emotions, memory, cognition and fine & Gross motor skills. Perfect for kids to bring out their potential entrepreneurial spirit.
• ✩This patent puppet theater playhouse comes with a padded front stage, made of fabric and foam. Your kids can put their little, lovely play toys on the front stage. With back door and without bottom, Easy for kids to get in & out. Light-weight, perfect indoor & out.
• ✩ Easy set-up & storage: Durable PVC poles are long lasting, making this pretend playhouse stable for tons of fun. No tools required! Setting up this Tent is a fast,  easy process by connecting rods together. You can assemble the Tent together with your little one and improve their manual dexterity. Light-weight, only 2.2 lbs, with portable carry bag, 4"x4"x17", you can carry and store it anywhere in your home.
• ✩Versatile usage: This play Tent is 28”x20”x41"h. Fits 2—3 kids inside. Great for playdates, birthday parties, pool parties, playground, classroom, daycare, or playroom. It is a perfect accessory for any occasion and it can easily be moved due to the lightweight and portable frame.
• ✩100% satisfaction guarantee: as US based company, Alvantor is a registered trademark. We offer half a year limited warranty. If you are not satisfied with Alvantor tent, please contact us. We will provide you speedy service from Los Angeles, Ca. Your Complete satisfaction is our highest priority.

User questions & answers

Question:	I’d like to know if my six-year-old to be able to put this together herself
Answer:	This is made for a standard size door way. 42-46 I'd say. You could always buy a smaller size tension rod if need be
Question:	What are the dimensions of the tent
Answer:	The fabric part is all one piece and is made of polyester. It is machine washable on cold (delicate) though it should not be placed in the dryer. There are 3 removable wooden rods that slide through the bottom middle and top to help it hold its shape and a metal tension rod with plastic ends that won't scratch up your walls or door frame.
Question:	How does the lemonade stand/puppet theater assemble? Are there poles you snap together? Does it stay together nicely once assembled
Answer:	It comes with a tension rod that will fit most standard size doorways. If your doorways are wider, you could just add a wider tension rod with a extra curtain panel on either side and it would still work on the widest of entries.
Question:	Does it fold
Answer:	No, it does not fold up for storage. The frame is screwed together and is not hinged so it remains the same size whether it is in use or not.

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Easy Set Up

• Durable PVC poles are long lasting, no tools required! Assembling is fast, just connecting the rodes together. Light-weight, only 2.2 lbs, with portable carry bag, 4"x4"x17"H.

Reversible Sign

• This play tent comes with easily reversible sign for both lemonade stand & puppet show, can bring out your kids' potential enterpreneurial spirit.

Unique Design

• Alvantor puppet show with back door, easy for kids to get in & out, without bottom, easy to move, perfect for indoor & outdoor use.

Product description

See your child`s imagination, language skills and confidence grow with this Puppet Theater. This bright and cheerful table top theater will provide hours of imaginative fun; children will really enjoy playing out the characters from their favorite films and books, while entertaining family and friends. The Theater is compatible with all hand puppets and our own stringed marionettes and finger puppets. Once the show is over the theater legs can be detached easily and lay flat for easy storage. So cheer on and applaud with this fun puppet theater! The fun never ends!

• Table Top puppet theater with curtains that open and close for dramatic effect.
• Lightweight, sturdy playhouse is easy to assemble and store.
• Colorful and cheerful colors makes playing more exciting and fun!
• Encourages motor skills and creative expression.
• Recommended for children 3 years of age and older.

User questions & answers

Question:	What's the size or measurements of this puppet theater? Is it for hand or finger puppets
Answer:	I'm not exactly sure but it is fairly tall put together, possibly around 4 ft. high. There is plenty of room for the kids to put on a puppet show. It is made very well and they continue to use it.
Question:	Is there an age range on the delux puppet show theater
Answer:	I believe so--if not, they are easy to remove. This was a gift for my niece so I helped set it up but only watched the girls play in it for a day before it was packed in their van. So-it was able to fit easily into a van. Hope this helps.Just saw some other posts--perhaps it's not as easy as I suspected. I agree with Gregory though, does not take up much space.

Product description

Let your child’s imagination take center stage with the Puppet Theater by Hey! Play!. This unique set features a hand-painted interchangeable sign with one side as a blackboard to promote the show, a clock, and curtains for a realistic theatrical experience! Additionally, this tabletop theater is made from pine wood and MDF, for durable, sturdy construction. This engaging theater helps future theater stars to tap into their creativity and imagination by performing puppet shows, singing, story-telling and more!

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED: Hey! Play! is committed to providing the consumer with the absolute best price and value on our entire line of products, which we ensure by applying a rigorous quality control process. NOTE: This is an exclusive product of Hey! Play! and ONLY Puppet Theaters by Hey! Play! are GUARANTEED to be genuine

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• QUALITY CONSTRUCTION- The three-sided tabletop puppet theater is made of pine wood and MDF wood for durability and reliability. The high quality set will provide fun and entertainment for the entire family for years to come.
• UNIQUE SET- This set offers exciting details for your little show stopper such as a hand-painted interchangeable sign with one side as a blackboard, a clock with moveable hands and tailored cotton curtains that can be closed or drawn with velcro ties.
• INSPIRES IMAGINATION- This fun theater allows kids to use their imagination by creating shows, performances and other styles of creative expressions. The set can be used for puppets, music, singing, story-telling and all forms of self-expression.
• EASY TO SET UP AND STORE- The Hey! Play! Tabletop Puppet Theater is easy to set up so your child can start the show. It also folds flat, making it easy to set up and store.
• PRODUCT DETAILS- Dimensions: 26"hx30w". Material: Pine wood and MDF wood. Ages 3 and up.

• This puppet theater goes up in a jiffy. An adjustable top rod fits standard doorways and additional rods keep the curtain taut and hanging straight.
• A whimsical castle scene sets the stage for creative play. Time to grab your puppets (sold separately) and let your imaginations run wild! Use the practical oval pocket for custom signage i.e. the name of your show and upcoming showtimes!
• Red Polka dot curtains tie back to highlight the show. Pop a character out the porthole window above and keep your audience on their toes.
• Winner of the ASTRA Best Toys for Kids Award 2014 and Parent's Choice Silver Award. Machine washable on cold. Air dry.
• The theater dimensions are 67" tall and 31" wide, but the poles extend a bit further (up to 45") for larger door frames.

User questions & answers

Question:	Quisiera saber el tamaño en cm de los palos y cuantos trae ya que lo quiero traer en una valija y no se si me entran
Answer:	Yes, a small shelf area; we also used IKEA bins behind to store puppets out of sight. My four grandkids love it!!
Question:	What's the smallest width door that this will work on
Answer:	I checked on the internet, apparently there toys are made in China
Question:	What material is it made from
Answer:	Hand puppets
Question:	How wide would the tension rod extend
Answer:	well...they're hand puppets. So if an adult wants to use them to entertain a baby, that would be OK, but I don't know that you should give them to a baby alone. They are soft and don't have any parts that would come off.

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Raise the Curtain and Clear the Stage for the HABA Glove Puppets!

Vibrantly Colored, Machine Washable, Easy to Store with Features for Serious Entertainment

You will love all the details that went into making this one of a kind theater. It’s wonderfully detailed with a cute porthole at the top for a puppet to make a surprise appearance. The littlest children may need a step stool to reach it, but now they can be the star of the show!

• Dramatic play wooden tabletop puppet theater folds for convenient storage for ages 3+
• Includes a clock with movable hands and two interchangeable marquis signs: Puppet Theatre or a blank chalkboard for original themes
• Material: Durable wooden frame, engineered wood signs, and cotton fabric curtains
• Educational Focus: Enhances dramatic and cooperative play and encourages creativity
• Assembled dimensions: 28"W x 9.5"D x 25.5"H
• Includes: Interior puppet storage pocket
• Crafted Of: Baltic Birch Solid, MDF, and Fabric

User questions & answers

Question:	I am thinking of getting this for a kindergarten classroom... can more than one child use it at a time and will it hold up....what puppets would you
Answer:	My daughter is 3 and can comfortably pull the wagon with her toys in it.
Question:	These measurements seem quite small.....too small for the child to duck and show puppets only, is it
Answer:	It's apx 9" X 15". It's a great little wagon. My 2 year old loves to put all kinds of stuff in it and pull it all around the house! I love it. Strong, sturdy, fun wagon
Question:	Was it already made or do you have to assemble it
Answer:	Wagon for Two has a door...
Question:	My 8 year old granddaughter loves to put on puppet shows. Is this too "young" for her
Answer:	No, there is no where for an umbrella to Afix to the wagon. And one is not sold to go with the wagon
Question:	What are the dimensions of this, not the package dimensions
Answer:	I have not used it on sand but it works fine through thick grass and dirt. I don't think firm sand would cause a problem. Loose sand I think would be difficult (for most wagons).

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Explore your Child's Creativity

GREAT RESOURCE FOR HELPING WITH SKILL DEVELOPMENT – This toddler toy encourages imaginative play while assisting in your child’s early development too. It will improve hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, critical thinking, problem solving, and much more.

Double sided Double the Fun !

ADORABLE MULTI-FUNCTIONAL ACTIVITY CENTER – It’s show time! Kids can enjoy some dramatic

play using hand puppets and this cute wooden theater. On the reverse side, it transforms into a toddler

work shop! This play set has something for all boys and girls.

Play Together!

LOADED WITH EXCITING FEATURES – On the front of the colorful playhouse is a kid’s chalkboard and cotton curtains (just like a real theater). The workshop has a pegboard and shelves to store tools, toys, and anything else your little one likes to play with.

Our Goals

We at Toysters thrive in creating positive learning environment. Our Mission is delivering the highest quality products for consumers.

Toyster Toys

We prioritize in delivering high quality toys that encourage imagination as well as learning and increasing memory.

Quality Standards

We at Toysters are assuring to making top quality standard. We welcome any and all feedback.

The Promise

All Toyster products deliver in the highest quality standards.

Learning Environments Naturally for over 50 Years

Guidecraft, designer of natural learning environments, educational toys and versatile children's furniture for over 50 years, creates objects of lasting importance that enrich the lives of children through creative, joyful, and meaningful experiences.

• Dramatic play wooden floor puppet theater with hook and loop tie-back curtains for ages 3+
• Features a clock with movable hands and four interchangeable marquis signs: Puppet Theatre, Toy Store, Market, and a blank chalkboard for original themes
• Material: Durable wooden frame, engineered wood signs, and cotton fabric curtains
• Educational Focus: Enhances dramatic and cooperative play and encourages creativity
• Assembled dimensions: 24"W x 15"D x 51.5"H

User questions & answers

Question:	How high is the stage from the floor
Answer:	No, actually this was purchased for an adult to use with young children, but young children can use it just as effectivley. Good purchase. I bet she would love it.
Question:	Does this fold for storage
Answer:	Base is 12” deep by 25” across. Shelf height is 22” from floor. Marquee is 45” tall.
Question:	Where is this product made
Answer:	My 2 and 4 year old have tried to sit in it, but although it’s decent size it’s definitely not big enough to pull either of them for any length of time while it’s moving. To sit in it while stationary I’m sure a 2 or 3 or even 4 year old would be fine. It is definitely not meant for that so it will probably tip, but it is so low to the ground this shouldn’t be a huge deal.
Question:	Does this stand have a shelf on the inside
Answer:	Return it.

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Learning Environments Naturally for over 50 Years

Guidecraft, designer of natural learning environments, educational toys and versatile children's furniture for over 50 years, creates objects of lasting importance that enrich the lives of children through creative, joyful, and meaningful experiences.

• Set Includes a Solid Wood Puppet Theater measuring 14" Tall with Red Velvet Curtains and 6 Finger Puppets: King, Queen, Mother, Father, Girl and Boy
• Great Set on its own, or as an Addition to Your Finger Puppets Collection. Great as a Dollhouse Addition as well! Theater is perfectly sized for Dollhouse Sized Figures!
• Let your Child's Imagination take Center Stage- Roll the Red Curtain Open and Let the Show Begin! Kids will Love Pretending with this Cute Puppet Theater Set
• Finger Friend Puppets are so Cute! Just Pop Them onto your Finger and Start the Show!
• This adorable puppet theater creates a fusion of fun, fantasy and imagination. It’s playtime! It’s show time! It’s loads of fun all the time!! Theater is Super Easy to Assemble! No Screw and no Adult Supervision Required! Makes a Great Gift for Kids of All Ages

User questions & answers

Question:	What are the dimensions of this, not the package dimensions
Answer:	Los postes miden aproximadamente 79 cm de largo en su configuración más corta. Hay 4 polos y el teatro de tela cuelga de ellos. Lo siento mucho pero no hablo mucho español, así que espero que esto tenga sentido!

Product features

Explore your Child's Creativity

GREAT RESOURCE FOR HELPING WITH SKILL DEVELOPMENT – This toddler toy encourages imaginative play while assisting in your child’s early development too. It will improve hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, critical thinking, problem solving, and much more.

Double sided Double the Fun !

ADORABLE MULTI-FUNCTIONAL ACTIVITY CENTER – It’s show time! Kids can enjoy some dramatic

play using hand puppets and this cute wooden theater. On the reverse side, it transforms into a toddler

work shop! This play set has something for all boys and girls.

Play Together!

LOADED WITH EXCITING FEATURES – On the front of the colorful playhouse is a kid’s chalkboard and cotton curtains (just like a real theater). The workshop has a pegboard and shelves to store tools, toys, and anything else your little one likes to play with.

Our Goals

We at Toysters thrive in creating positive learning environment. Our Mission is delivering the highest quality products for consumers.

Toyster Toys

We prioritize in delivering high quality toys that encourage imagination as well as learning and increasing memory.

Quality Standards

We at Toysters are assuring to making top quality standard. We welcome any and all feedback.

The Promise

All Toyster products deliver in the highest quality standards.

Product description

Let Your Imagination Take Center Stage

Your audience is eagerly waiting for the show to begin. Turn down the lights, open the curtains, set the scene, and put on a show! When it's over, be sure to draw the curtains and take a bow! Artfully designed to replicate classic theaters of old, our tabletop theater is adorned with adorable nursey rhyme characters to inspire little ones to bring life to classic stories — or create their own. With a little imagination, the possibilities are endless!

Why You'll Love It:

This theater is a great way to get your little one's creativity flowing and create productions that will make them want to take a bow. Use puppets, dolls or even their own hands to put on one-man shows, or performances with others. It even has space under the stage to store props and characters during performances. Designed with classic nursey rhyme characters and genuine velvet sliding curtains, this tabletop theater offers a grand experience without taking up a grand amount of space. Measuring 18" tall and 16" wide, it's easy to turn nearly any surface into a stage. Since no tools are required, this theater is easy enough to assemble you won't need to hire a set-building crew!

• Turn down the lights, draw the curtains and put on a show. Let your imagination take center stage!
• Artfully designed with nursey rhyme characters and replicates classic theaters of old
• Made with red velvet sliding curtains to emulate a real theater experience
• Includes space under the stage to store props and characters during a performance
• Stands 18 inches tall and is great for aspiring puppeteers ages 3 and up

User questions & answers

Question:	Are the decorations optional stickers
Answer:	Only if they lay on stomach
Question:	What size is the box this comes in and does it show on the outside what it is
Answer:	Some assembly is required.

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Learning through Play

Imaginative and creative play is a key component to a child's development. MMP LIVING’s Doorway Puppet Theater encourage creativity and imagination by providing the backdrop needed for pretend play fun! Spark a whole new world as children create their own characters, storylines and roles for both solo and group play. Can be used with your existing plush, stuffies, puppets, dolls and play figures. Ignite any child’s imagination and naturally encourage learning through play.