Fairies, field mice, and other small critters dance to the music of favorite classical composers in this dazzling display of turn-of-the-century style trick puppetry.

Watch a dazzling display of circus acts performed in an enchanted garden. The Fairy Circus is a showcase for turn-of-the-century style trick puppetry, performed by over 20 beautifully handcrafted marionettes. Fairies, field mice, and other small critters dance, play instruments, juggle, contort, transform, and fly through the air with the greatest of ease, all to the music of favorite classical composers. Each performance includes an interactive puppetry demonstration before and after the show!

Sat May 20 | 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm
Sun May 21 | 10:30 am & 1:00 pm

Sat May 27 | 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm
Sun May 28 | 10:30 am & 1:00 pm
Mon May 29 | 10:30 am & 1:00 pm

About the Artist

Founded in 1993 by Peter and Anne Schaefer, Tanglewood Marionettes is a nationally touring marionette company whose unique productions have been seen by hundreds of thousands of children and families across the country. With seven shows currently in the repertoire, the company performs year-round at venues ranging from school assemblies to renowned cultural institutions. The company has received two UNIMA awards, puppetry's highest honor, for their productions An Arabian Adventure and The Dragon King. Tanglewood Marionettes believes above all that a performance is a communal experience, with connections established not only with the performers, but also between members of the audience, with everyone laughing together, gasping together, and cheering together when the good guys prevail!