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Pollock’s Live Toy Theatre: The Bottle Imp

First performed at the Theatre Royal Covent Garden in 1828 come and relish the Hallowe’en horror of this drama of demonic possession!

Date

Friday 1 November 2024

Where

Museum of the Home - 136 Kingsland Road, London E2 8EA

Price

£12

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A fold out, three-dimensional paper toy theatre displayed on a green plinth. Its arch is richly painted with classical motifs in muted reds, blues, and golds. Inside, a miniature stage scene shows a winged imp hovering above a pale figure reclining on a pink chaise, while a robed character looks on. The front panel is illustrated with a line of musicians playing under a conductor
The Bottle Imp, A Dramatic Romance in Two Acts by Richard Brinsley Peake

Friday 1 November | 6pm

Come and relish the Hallowe’en horror of this drama of demonic possession! A tale of greed, duplicity, foolishness and remorse, set in Venice and other dangerous places.

The performance will be introduced with some historical reference points and will run for approximately 45 minutes. Suitable for adults and children over seven.

What else is on?

David Powell and Alan Powers, two of Mrs Fawdry’s ‘Pollock boys’, are appearing at Museum of the Home on two occasions in the 2024 pre-Christmas season, supported by Judy Tcherniak.

Dick Whittington and Cinderella, A Christmas double bill

Sunday 24 November | 12pm and 3pm

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Pollock’s

Enjoy a display of historic toy theatre from Pollock’s Toy Museum, founded just a stone’s throw away from Museum of the Home. Plus two special performances of live toy theatre!

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A blurred figure walks across a room in front of weathered looking panels and windows showing a model of a city.

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