Wonderment Puppet Theater
Wonderment Puppet Theater
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Wonderment Puppet Theater is a year round magical little theater for children as well as grownups producing 6 original shows a year. We are open Saturday and Sunday with show time at 1 pm. Doors open at 12:40 pm. Lots of interactive activities before and after the show. Open weekdays by special appointment only. We are the only full time theater in WV.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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- Parker MMartinsburg, West Virginia1 contributionPuppets are greatWonderful experience, the theater is a fantastic place to take the children in Martinsburg. The man that runs it teaches art to children and operates the theater on weekends. He creates his own puppets and also maintains a small art gallery upstairs. Wholeheartedly recommend for the kids.Visited December 2023Traveled with familyWritten December 2, 2023
- Cathy M1 contributionYou gotta go visit this place!Took my 3 year old granddaughter there. We danced, we laughed, we played like crazy with bells, buzzers, mouse trap type gizmos, and a loud horn. Great time! Highly recommend. Show is just long enough to keep a toddler's attention and also please older kids.Visited December 2023Traveled with familyWritten December 19, 2023
- 254cindyAlexandria, Virginia9 contributionsOutstanding Puppet Theater Experience!We loved our time at the Wonderment Puppet Theater!! We took our seven year old daughter there to celebrate her birthday and our entire family of five thoroughly enjoyed the interactive and fun experience!! Thank you very much Joe for creating the three hands painting for my girls. 😊❤️😍 We will always treasure our time celebrating together! We are definitely coming back to see more puppet shows!! Joe is a very gracious host and he made the experience so special. 🤩😁❤️Visited January 2024Traveled with familyWritten January 6, 2024
- Wendy KSpring Branch, Texas5 contributionsGive it a try!!!We took my 2.5 year old grandson today and he had a ball!! He loved playing with all of the interactive bells, buttons, and other interactive games/ toys. He really enjoyed the puppet show, Peter Rabbit.Visited April 2024Traveled with familyWritten April 13, 2024
- Coastal397442346131 contributionThe Perfect Puppet Place!We celebrated my daughter's birthday here and it was such a wonderful experience. She is still talking about it! It is rare to find such a balance of artistry, historical knowledge, and just plain fun! Laidback, cheerful, and reminds me of everything I loved about my own childhood. 10/10! I 100% recommend!Visited May 2024Traveled with familyWritten May 22, 2024
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Lydia T
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Feb 2020 • Family
Our 3 year old son had the time of his life at the Wonderment puppet theater today. This welcoming space is full of toys and games to play before and after the show, and the owner goes all out to entertain children and make them feel included. The costumes, decorations, and props are lovingly and creatively hand made. The show was charming and the experience was enchanting. We will certainly be back!
Written February 24, 2020
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Samuel K
5 contributions
Dec 2019
The entire experience for my 4 year old grandson was fantastic. The "warm up" room/s activities are perfect to get the children involved before the big show. We were treated to a special visit from the man from the North Pole. This was our second visit and we will be back.Can't wait for the next show.
Written January 31, 2020
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Brooke
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Dec 2022 • Family
The Wonderment Puppet Theatre is the GEM of downtown Martinsburg!! Our daughters and their guests celebrated their birthday with Mr. Joe, the Puppetmaster, and all his puppet friends: they had an absolute blast. All of the parents commented on how adorable and delightful the theatre was-
There was a puppet show, dancing, party room, balloons, music- the works!! Mr. Joe is an entertainer at heart, and he is young at heart himself- the children love him and his magical little house!
We were so pleased with our interaction with him, the quality of his birthday show in a small town at a great rate, and the good time we all had. Can't recommend the Wonderment Puppet Theatre enough :10/10!
Thank you, Mr. Joe! We'll be on the lookout for your next show!!
There was a puppet show, dancing, party room, balloons, music- the works!! Mr. Joe is an entertainer at heart, and he is young at heart himself- the children love him and his magical little house!
We were so pleased with our interaction with him, the quality of his birthday show in a small town at a great rate, and the good time we all had. Can't recommend the Wonderment Puppet Theatre enough :10/10!
Thank you, Mr. Joe! We'll be on the lookout for your next show!!
Written December 12, 2022
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Wilson
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Jul 2021 • Family
Joe was so very welcoming to each & everyone in attendence. His creativity and craft kept each child and adult in amazement! Colorful, possitive and humorous design of his theater created a carnival like atmosphere. Very, very intertaining for young & old alike!
Written July 18, 2021
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Lynn M
Venice, FL4 contributions
Aug 2021
Looking for something fun for my grandchildren I found Wonderment Puppet Theather and decided to give it a go. What a pleasant surprise. The quality of the production was amazing and Joe was so kind and generous with his talents. It was far more than a puppet show, the kids could have stayed and played all day! We will be attending this seasonally. Joe and Wonderment Puppet Theatre completely exceeded my expectations.
Written August 3, 2021
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Kimber
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Jul 2021 • Family
This is a very interactive, child oriented puppet theater! What an experience! One of the best puppet shows I’ve seen. Held every child’s attention and if they got up to roam there were other hands on activities. Children with special needs were so accepted. This was a fantastic opportunity to see a real puppet master doing an incredible interactive show for all ages!
Make sure you bring cash for both tickets and the gift shop.
Make sure you bring cash for both tickets and the gift shop.
Written July 3, 2021
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agober
Stephens City, VA30 contributions
May 2021
My wife and I and our eight year old daughter saw the show Peter Rabbit. We all thought it was great, and our daughter loved the artwork and detail with the puppets. It was a great show, and we will be back to see the next one.
Written May 1, 2021
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JJ
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Aug 2021
My SO and I visited the Wonderment Puppet Theatre out of curiosity. We were the only couple there without children and we had a terrific time. It's amazing to see a small town year-round theatre doing original work of any kind. To see a puppet theatre that's been around as long as this one is astonishing. This man is clearly doing what he loves and his excitement for his work and the way he treated every single guest, adult or child, was amazing. The puppetry itself is basic at times, but the designs of the some of the puppets were very clever and the show was cute. The kids were loving it. I really hope people who live in the area realize what a treasure this is, because this sort of thing doesn't exist very many places and once it's gone, you're unlikely to see another like it.
Written August 26, 2021
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Bekah
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May 2021 • Family
Joe was great! So playful and kind with my niece and nephew. The show was very interactive and entertaining even for adults. The art gallery was a nice touch as well! We will definitely be going back soon 🙂
Written May 4, 2021
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Lawrence L
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Aug 2021 • Family
We had our sons second birthday party here. The owner was super nice and showed the children around. The decorations are interactive and the children had a blast. The puppet show was highly entertaining and interacted with the audience. We are so happy we had his party here it was unique and entertaining. We will definitely be back.
Written August 29, 2021
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