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We tour children's theatre productions and workshops to Theatres, Arts Centres,
Rural Arts Touring, Arts Council of Wales Night Out venues,
Festivals and outdoor events all over the UK and abroad.

Theatres - Information

Great shows for your young audiences.

Currently Touring:

  • Mr Albert’s Big Finish
    The NEW version of Mr Albert’s Big Finish will debut at
    Showzam Festival Feb 2013 at The Grand Theatre, Blackpool.
    Available from 26th February until Spring 2014

Mr Albert’s Theatre is about to close, Charlie the Caretaker wants to save it by putting on a variety show, but they need a Big Finish! Will the Safety Inspector let Charlie do something dangerous? Has Mr Albert got talent and will he perform the Fastest Magic Trick in the World? Can Charlie learn to juggle in time to save the theatre? There’s loads of fun and audience participation in this colourful show set in an old theatre in the 1950s.

If your audiences like funny stories, magic, juggling, comedy and joining in they’ll love Mr Albert’s Big Finish!

  • The Wizard of Castle Magic
    Available from 9th January 2013 until November 2013

  • Magic CIrcus
    Touring from 3rd December until 30 November 2013


Minimum requirements

  • Space: Flat performance area min 5m x 5m, height min 3m.
  • LX: Three x 13 amp sockets
  • Length: approx. 70 minutes (no interval)
  • Get In: Two hours
  • Get out: 45 mins
  • Parking: with access for loading in, essential

Technical Downloads (Mr Albert’s Big Finish)

For arts venues we provide full technical details, for community and rural touring venues we bring our own lighting rig, sound system and masking to transform your hall into a theatre.

Posters and handbills ready now

Audience reactionsWe'll help you sell the show with our full colour publicity. Posters and handbills are ready for overprinting and will be sent to you by overnight courier. FOH Photographs are available. Brochure copy, press photos and information are ready NOW to download, email or post to you.

 

Magic Carpet Theatre present terrific workshops

Mr Albert’s Tricks of the Trade! Specifically to complement Mr Albert’s Big Finish we offer venues our variety workshop – Mr Albert’s Tricks of the Trade! – a 1½ hour workshop making, exploring and performing traditional variety act techniques involving magic, comedy, slapstick and balancing things on your nose! Ever wanted to magically float a glass of water in the air or pull a tablecloth from under a load of crockery? You will be able to try these stunts and much more in this fun session.

Your venue has nothing to provide except a space!

Don't forget we run excellent Workshops. Our circus skills workshop, suitable for all ages - Circus AVAGO - You are the stars! Is available all year.

 

For more information call 01482 709939 or contact Magic Carpet Theatre today!
The Wizard of Castle Magic
Mr. Albers's Big Finish
Magic Circus
Circus Avago

“A genuine treat
for the entire family.”
The Scotsman

“Magic Carpet – absolutely dynamite!!”
The Roola Boola Festival, Ireland

“Our audience was spellbound,
keep in touch for next year"
Norwich City Council,
Theatre in the Parks Festival

“Glorious! The best children’s show we have had here! Thank you.”
Pocklington Arts Centre

“Both shows sold out and were much appreciated by the audiencea (Myself included!)"
Borough of Macclesfield

“May I say how much I enjoyed the performance and we look forward to seeing you again.”
Citadel arts Centre