Biggar Puppet Theatre: Home of Purves Puppets

Until March 2026, Theatre and grounds will be closed for maintenance

We are temporarily closing the theatre and gardens for maintenance until March 2026. We will have performances as normal from this date, and tickets will be available to book online in the near future.

The Purves Family

What’s On at Biggar Puppet Theatre

For 1 to 7 years old

Pips and Panda in Magicland

Pips and Panda in Magicland Pips the little monkey and silly old panda go on a journey to Magicland to find twinkle, Mr Magic’s cheeky white rabbit. On the way they meet underwater creatures, watch wonderful magic tricks, and sing songs with the Music Man. Pips & Panda look forward to seeing you there! Information This puppet show is another entry in our series of Pips and Panda productions, specially designed by the Purves Puppets company for young children up to 7 years. Like the others in this series, it…

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We kindly ask all our friends to consider a donation during these extraordinary times to help secure the theatre’s future.

About our Family Puppet Theatre

Biggar Puppet Theatre is the home of the world famous Scottish puppet theatre company, the International Purves Puppets. On this website you will find information on our acclaimed puppetry touring company as well as information on our many shows, workshops, teacher in-service courses, television and radio appearances, plus other events here at our permanent facility, Biggar Puppet Theatre, near Edinburgh and Glasgow, Scotland.

For families and children of all ages!

Why families love us

The #1 Best-Rated in TripAdvisor for Theatre & Concerts in South Lanarkshire

Outstanding

The morning show is specifically aimed at young children, with nurseries traveling for miles to let their kids see the puppets. It kept our 2 year old and 5 month old entertained the entire time.

Tall Blade

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Excellent entertainment

First saw Purves Puppets at the Edinburgh festival when my sons were young, now taking the grandchildren. Wonderful children’s theatre. Excellent entertainment, and lovely staff

Shirley Ovington

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Touring Company

Birthday Parties

Schools & Groups

Directions

Edinburgh

Bus

Edinburgh Bus Station platform 7 (100 or 101)

Car

30 mins from the City Bypass onto the A702

Glasgow

Car

60 mins taking the M74

Exit on Junction 13

Dumfries

Car

65 minutes to Biggar

Contact Us

If you would like to contact us, then please use the form here or call us using the number below.

Biggar Puppet Theatre