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    A wooden giant puppet

    Description

    Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre’s “The Selfish Giant’s Garden” is based on Oscar Wilde’s famous fairy tale about a giant who learns it’s never too late to share. The production features lathe-turned wooden marionettes. The puppet’s simple wooden surface is left so children can use their imagination. The hair is made of rope, the eyes of shiny brads. The string puppet children are round and smooth while the Giant is boxy and rough. The musical show contrasts selfishness and sharing. How does a Selfish Giant learn to share?

    Recommended for 4+. Run time of approximately 45 minutes.

    August 23, 2025 - September 14, 2025

    Thursdays and Fridays at 10:30am
    Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30am, 1pm, & 3pm

    About Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre:
    Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre is dedicated to influencing the world of tomorrow by enchanting the children of today. Through the theatrical retelling of classic children’s stories, each with its own unique life lesson and moral, Bits ‘N Pieces brings to life the magical wonderment of children’s fantasy and reinforces the core values long told and emphasized by great storytellers.


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    Presenter: the Puppet Co.
    Location: the Puppet Co. Playhouse | 7300 MacArthur Blvd / Glen Echo, MD 20812
    Admission: $16 (under age 2, no ticket required)
    Phone: 301.634.5380