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Magic Carpet Theatre was founded by Jon Marshall in 1982 and has been touring all over the world ever since.

Moon Magic 2007

Jungle Magic 2006

Mr Shell's Seaside Spells 2005

We've toured from Genoa to Glasgow via Singapore, Ireland and most of Italy!

Don't touch my spell book!
The Wizard of Castle Magic - 2008

We usually tour as a company of four full-time performers and crew, working with other talented performers when necessary.

We are specially interested in the traditional skills of Variety Theatre, Circus and Puppets including clown, slapstick and physical theatre.

Many of these elements are incorporated in Magic Carpet’s productions, combining a theatrical and educational experience with performance skills to make Magic Carpet’s highly entertaining and unique style.

We work closely with specialist designers, prop makers, graphic artists, musicians and costumiers who help with the production.

Especially writer Anthony Peters, of LanternFish Theatre, who has collaborated with us on several recent productions, dreaming up unusual and challenging shows incorporating our style and allowing us room for magic, physical bits and business!

Billy and the Professor prepare to meet the Dinner Monster
Professor Tumbling's Tricks 1999

We're members of

ASSITEJ (International Association of Theatre for Young People)