Biggar Puppet Theatre

Southern Scotland


A well-loved local institution that runs matinée shows every couple of days throughout the summer using miniature Victorian puppets and bizarre glow-in-the-dark modern ones over 1m high. Different shows are suitable for varying age groups, so enquire before you take the kids along. Check the website for performance times.


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