Melissa & Doug Deluxe Puppet Theater - Sturdy Wooden Construction, Age 6+

Santa’s elves assembled this on Christmas Eve and the kiddos enjoyed puppet shows all Christmas Day! A great product for imagination play. Sturdy and quality to last. We like that this is a stand-alone item as opposed to in a doorway. The kids particularly like opening and closing the curtain. Very pleased!

his was easy to put together, which I appreciated, literally 30 minutes, lay everything out, know which piece goes where, it was very easy.... until I dropped a screw that rolled under the sofa... my bad! While the overall look is great, I’m not entirely sure yet how well it will hold up long-term. The clock area is made of a very thin board and arrived cracked, likely from transit. It’s not a major issue—I’ll be reinforcing it with clear packing tape—but that particular part does make me a bit concerned about durability. Time will tell, and I plan to update this review after a couple of months of use. That said, this puppet theater has a lot of possibilities beyond puppet shows. We’re using it to help kids get comfortable speaking in front of others—show and tell, reading aloud, and acting. I really like that it has side panels, which help hide the person behind the red curtains and make performances feel more immersive. Overall, it’s a great-looking piece with creative versatility, just with some questions about how certain parts will hold up over time.

Omg! I love this! Sorry for the quality of my video and picture my camera is broken on my phone. This is the most a adorable item! We also purchased a box of puppets on Amazon as well. This was a Christmas gift for my grandson. He has been having so much fun with this. He is quite the entertainer and loves to be center stage. What I like best about this is that it really helps him with his communication skills and speech. He is autistic and is delayed. Being an only child has its ups and downs. It can be lonely being the only child in a house full of adults. I think it's safe to say I might have had as much fun playing with this as he did on Christmas morning. The quality is great and it was fairly easy to assemble! Thw curtain pulls apart and has draw back ties and the clock on the front is movable to change ge tbe time which also helps withlearninf how to tell time. Definitely happy with this purchase!

My grands (ages 8 and 3) loved this puppet theater. Their imaginations kicked in immediately and gave us all memorable laughs. It even brought the shy one out of her shell. 🩷

I find Melissa & Doug products are generally above average quality and this is no exception. I think this will be a great for our two grandkids as they both love stories & to playact and pretend. I think the age range shown is about right unless the kid is very tall. My only main concern regarding use would be that it is a bit narrow for two kids and not workable for 3. It seems quite sturdy but it would definitely work best on a smooth, solid floor instead of carpet. I would also suggest having kids use it while sitting on a small stool as they are less likely to lean on it in a way that might cause problems. Instructions are better than average; which is not a great endorsement given how poor many instructions are. At least it is obvious that the person who wrote it is fluent in English and a bit clever. However only two of the wooden parts were labeled in any way and it takes a bit to figure out which way is front, back, left or right. Although instructions refer to a "right panel" and left they do not indicate from which perspective they are referring. "Stage left"? A few arrow stickers on parts would be a big help. Also, keep in mind it helps to have a 2nd person when assembling for a couple of the steps. But this is not rocket science and almost anyone should be able to do this.

Very nice puppet theater. Nice also to have the curtain. The quality is very good. So many times you buy things for the grandkids and the product is cheaply made. Not so with this product. Would recommend and buy again.

Just wow. I got this on sale for about $50 and it was worth every penny. My 3.5 year old was just having too much screen time. Educational programs or not it doesn't matter too much screen time just cannot be a good thing. I kid you not this is the ONLY thing this ENTIRE pandemic that has kept him engaged and having fun. I love that I assembled it alone in 20 minutes. Most of it was with the hex key/Allen wrench provided with the package BUT you do need a flathead and a Philips head screwdriver just for a quick second but it is needed. The directions were absolutely perfect I cannot think of anything that could have been added or alerted to make it any simpler . Im not handy I usually get frustrated with put together toys. This was quick and painless while my kids were distracting me. This is a STRONG and sturdy piece. Treated with respect it can easily last a very long time. UPDATE ON 4/21/22 AFTER OWNING AND USING HEAVILY EVERY DAY .. Best purchase! Worth it! Will be buying in the future as gifts for others. I love love this puppet theater. However, we do not only use it for puppets. We also pretend play that it is a food truck window. We place it beside the toy kitchen and my son pretend serves me food ready to eat. We also use it with big sheets and pretend it's the entrance to our fort. There are so many ways to use this solid well made piece. Absolutely do not regret this purchase. My now almost 5 year old and 2 year old play with it literally every day and shockingly no signs of wear.

I can barely await Christmas morning with the Family ! The Melissa & Doug puppet theatre was carefully packaged and undamaged. I opened the box to inspect it and ensure all the pieces were included. i was impressed with the quality of each item, including the fabric curtain and its seams. The wood is nicely finished with no apparent risk of splinters. The colors are delightful. While I did not yet assemble the theatre, I have no doubt it will require minimal effort. Melissa & Doug’s commitment to quality is evident in all my prior purchases. Oh, Hurry, Christmas ! What Joy !