New Benjamin Pollock letters discovered in the Renishaw Hall archives
Renishaw’s Archivist shares revelations from the Sitwell family archives, found during preparations for the exhibition on The Triumph of Neptune.
Category: Toy Theatres
The toy theatre is at the heart of the Pollock’s Toy Museum collection which was created around the legacy of Benjamin Pollock who married Elisa, daughter of Victorian theatre publisher John Redington in the 1870s. Find out more about the history and future of the toy theatre here on the blog Tales from the Toybox.
Live toy theatre shows at Sutton House, Hackney
Join Pollock’s Toy Museum Trust for free live toy theatre shows at Sutton House, Hackney, on Friday 29 May.
Diaghilev’s The Triumph of Neptune explored at Renishaw Hall
Discover our special display at Renishaw Hall, Derbyshire, exploring how Benjamin Pollock’s toy theatre characters and scenes inspired a Diaghilev ballet in 1926.
William West and the Regency Toy Theatre
The Museum’s Chair, Alan Powers, introduces a downloadable exhibition catalogue focusing on the work of toy theatre publisher William West.
Influence of the Toy Theatre
Expert David Powell shares a personal introduction to the history and influence of the toy theatre.
Pollock’s Toy Theatre arrives in Bristol
Past event: Our Neptune toy theatre visited the Stradling Collection in Bristol for the Toys and Tales exhibition in 2023.
Toy Theatre and Puppetry
What is the difference between puppetry and toy theatres? Historian Alan Powers explains all.