Arts and Entertainment

  • 2/21 "The Lion & the Mouse & Other Tales"

    As part of its Spring Puppet Performance Series, the Ballard Institute presents "The Lion and the Mouse and Other Tales" on February 21 at 1 and 3 p.m. With beautiful puppets and scenery, and their signature hilarious style, Vermont’s award-winning Crabgrass Puppet Theatre presents tales from Africa, Asia and Europe that will inspire and enthrall children of all sizes.

    Ticket Prices: Adults: $10; Students: $7; Kids: $5

    Tickets will be sold in advance through the Connecticut Repertory Theatre Box Office located in the lobby of the Nafe Katter Theatre at 820 Bolton Rd, Storrs CT 06269. Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, by calling (860) 486-2113, or online through the CRT website. A $3.00 surcharge will be added to any purchases made online or over the phone. Tickets may be purchased at the Ballard Institute on the day of performance. There will be a limited number of seats. Visit http://bimp.uconn.edu for information about shows. 

    For more information, contact: Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at (860)486-8580 or bimp@uconn.edu