Bessie’s Big Shot
October 18 at 12pm
Central Park
Handcrafted marionette storytelling
Upcoming events at Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre
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Fun & Games
Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre
Central Park, New York
🎭Meet the puppeteer after the show
🧒Best for ages 3 to 7
🌸Check the garden for early cherry blossoms
A century-old Swedish cottage tucked inside Central Park hosts marionette shows with handmade puppets and elaborate sets. The resident company performs urbanized fairy tales that let kids meet the puppeteer after the curtain falls.
Handmade marionettes
Classic fairy tales retold
Post-show puppeteer meet-and-greet
Intimate theater setting
They recommend it:
Upcoming events at Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre
Sunday, Oct 18
Fun & Games
Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre
Central Park, New York
🎭Meet the puppeteer after the show
🧒Best for ages 3 to 7
🌸Check the garden for early cherry blossoms
A century-old Swedish cottage tucked inside Central Park hosts marionette shows with handmade puppets and elaborate sets. The resident company performs urbanized fairy tales that let kids meet the puppeteer after the curtain falls.
Handmade marionettes
Classic fairy tales retold
Post-show puppeteer meet-and-greet
Intimate theater setting
They recommend it: