Lambert Puppet Theatre

I didn’t get in much past the front door… but I’m not going to let that minor fact stop me from writing a review!
…Junior, however, managed to swing an invite to a birthday party, so he got the full experience; 2 shows, party, cake, & games… all laid on as part of the birthday package.
The kids had enormous fun, it was, by all accounts, a huge success.
So, there you go, based on the experience of a 6 year old, it is highly recommended.

In my opinion this is culture spot number one in Monkstown. If you grew up watching Wonderly Wagon… you will be familiar with the work of the Lambert Family. I was bred on Bosco who also was an invention of the puppeteering family i believe.
Well it is in this little house down a quiet lane way in Monkstown town centre that you will have the opportunity to encounter the quaint yet timeless characters of the Lambert Puppet Theatre! Your kids will absolutely adore this place, the production is simple but effective, as a child i was terrified by the wolf and felt so relieved when all was good at the end! Even now i find myself drawn in by the stories when i visited with younger relatives.
While the production may be a little stuck in history, and a bit dated — the overall effect is timeless, a child is at the mercy of any well told story, and just come to behold the power of story telling at its greatest…
Hours of shows are extremely limited however which is a pity! — perhaps it’s a real sign of the times?

This place used to be so much better. Fabulous for parties and a guaranteed place for at least half of your second class friends’ parties per year. Good wholesome fun… proper puppeteering followed by homemade cupcakes? C’est parfait!
However, with the gradual ageing of the Lamberts, the theatre seems to have become more and more decrepit. I’m not so sure if I would recommend it anymore, as it sullies my memories…
Sad but true…

I love this spot! I brought a gaggle of kids here one weekend, they were not my kids nor am I the pied piper. My friend’s worn out sister’s and hubbie’s little darling was turning seven so she just had to have a big birthday party. Out of concern for their mental state we volunteered to take the kids here.
It was great craic! They do fairy-​tales and the kids loved the it so a definite thumbs up!