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!
The Bottle Imp on the stage of a Pollock ‘Egyptian’ theatre (from the collection of Pollock’s Toy Museum, as displayed in 2022 at the exhibition Cardboard Gothic at Strawberry Hill House) Photo Matt Chung
The Bottle Imp, A Dramatic Romance in Two Acts by Richard Brinsley Peake
Friday 1 November | 6pm to 6.30pm
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The performance will be introduced with some historical reference points and will run for approximately 45 minutes.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 Judith Tcherniak.
Dick Whittington and Cinderella, A Christmas double bill
Sunday 24 November | 12pm and 3pm
Enjoy a performance by Pollock's Toy Museum of the well-known tales Dick Whittinton and Cinderella.
Pollock’s Live Toy Theatre & Display
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!
Date
Friday 1 November
Time
6-6.30pm
Location
Museum of the Home - 136 Kingsland Road, London E2 8EA