A reproduction of an original Victorian Pollock’s Theatre. On opening the envelope, this enchanting Pollock’s theatre card pops-up into a 3-dimensional scene from Harlequin and Colombine.

Perfect as a gift, for theatrical invitations and first night wishes. This Pollock’s theatre will bring a bit of theatrical drama to a home and be a memory of a visit to Theatreland in London.

Please note that we have improved the card in the latest reprint so that it differs slightly than the image. It does not have the panel with the jester in a circle above the curtain.

Pollock’s Toy Theatres were first produced in Victorian London as souvenirs of live theatre. Printed by the publishers of toy theatres, Theatrical Portraits were the posters of their day, featuring the celebrated performers of the live stage. The prints could be hand coloured and embellished with foil and glitter and were known as ‘tinsels’.

Charlotte Cory has created a range of contemporary theatrical prints in which her characters star in imaginary dramas on her imaginary stage at the ‘Grand Visitoria’, a theatre far grander and more colourful than any built of bricks and mortar…

The pack contains an illustrated sheet of the ‘Grand Visitoria’ story by Charlotte Cory,  6 black and white x A4 prints including 5 plates to colour in and 1 x theatrical frame created using an original  Victorian toy theatre wooden printing block.  Also included are a pack of gold  ‘dresdens’ – scraps for ‘tinselling’  your portrait.

Please note, the images shown are the black & white supplied prints which our team coloured & decorated as an example. These prints are supplied uncoloured in a decorative Pollock’s Folder in which you can keep your ‘tinsels’ whilst you embark upon your project. (A sheet of gold ‘Moons’ or ‘Suns’ are included).

Advice on age and difficulty level: This is a colouring project so this is suitable for anyone it appeals to!

Immerse yourself in theatrical artistry with this exquisite Shadow Box Set illustrated by Simon Seddon featuring Alice in Wonderland and The Pantomime Feast.

Step into Wonderland with the Alice in Wonderland Shadow Box. Cut out the charming characters and magical scenes from Alice’s adventures, then assemble them into your very own 3D diorama. Add splashes of colour to bring the Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat, and Alice herself to life! A fun creative project that transforms into a whimsical decoration once complete. Perfect for crafty afternoons and an imagination-filled project.

The second paper diorama in the folder presents the elegant Harlequin and Colombine characters in sophisticated black and white outlines, awaiting your personal artistic interpretation. The beautifully illustrated cut-out characters by artist Simon Seddon transform into a three dimensional tableau, creating a captivating visual narrative that celebrates the charm of the classic theatrical traditions of Benjamin Pollock’s Toyshop.

We have published two of the Simon Seddon Shadow Box best sellers in one beautiful decorative folder for 2025. The Pollock’s folder contains 6 black and white sheets printed on 300gsm FSC card to make into two shadow boxes. The folder can be used to keep all the separate pieces whilst you embark upon your creative shadow box project.

Advice on age and difficulty level: We recommend the shadow boxes for ages 12-14 plus because they require cutting with a craft knife or scissors. The construction is simple. The colouring can of course be done by any age.

Recreate one of Shakespeare’s best loved plays in your own home… This inventive model of London’s Elizabethan theatre is easy to build.

The push and out book contains all the Midsummer Night’s Dream characters, scenery and an abridged script. 45 minutes of fun construction and you are ready to perform the play.

A wonderful gift for aspiring thespians, and potential producers! No cutting or glueing needed.

Hands on, real play – a toy theatre makes Shakespeare plays for a younger audience.

Step into the magical world of Pantomime with Benjamin Pollocks best-selling toy theatre featuring the classic tale of Cinderella! No cutting or gluing necessary, just push and slot the pieces together. Perfect for sparking imagination and storytelling skills in young theatre lovers.

Included in this Pantomime Toy Theatre with Cinderella are scene changes, a curtain, characters on cardboard sliders, and an abridged script, providing the whole family with entertainment. Children can discover the inner workings of a theatre: from the meaning of a proscenium arch to the function of a false proscenium! They’ll adore switching out the backgrounds, moving the characters to the left of the stage to “off stage”, and unleashing their inner performer.

This classic toy from Benjamin Pollock’s Toyshop makes a perfect gift for imaginative storytelling children, or perfect for display in any theatrical home.