Birthday parties
A warm, funny puppet show that turns a living room, party room, or community hall into a small theatre.
- Best for ages 3+
- 7 x 7 ft performing space
- Table and chair setup
Mobile puppet theatre · Metro Vancouver
A whole theatre, brought to your room.
Viktor arrives with handmade puppets, original music, lights, sound, and a compact stage—then turns birthdays, schools, libraries, and community events into live theatre.
Tell us your date, location, and audience. Viktor will recommend the right show.
Performing since2012
Best forAges 3 and up
Travels acrossMetro Vancouver
Choose your performance
A show for the room you have.
Start with the interactive birthday favourite, or browse stories for schools, libraries, festivals, and mixed-age audiences.
Most popular for birthdaysInteractive musical program
Meet the Puppets
An interactive musical program loosely based on well-known folktales such as The Three Little Pigs, built for children ages 3-10.
- Age
- Children ages 3-10
- Length
- Under 40 minutes
- Fee
- 480 CAD all-inclusive
More stories
Each program can be matched to your audience and venue.
Kolobok
A little round folk-tale hero rolls into the room with trouble close behind.
Three Little Pigs
Three houses, three ideas, and one wolf with terrible timing.
Baba Yaga and The Black Flower
A forest tale with Baba Yaga, a black flower, and a stage full of handmade mischief.
Petrushka Show
A colourful musical introduction to the wild little world of puppetry.
Whimsy's Quest for an Identity
A bright community story about belonging, neighbours, and finding your own shape.
The Goat & Her Kids
A fairy-tale door, a very hungry visitor, and a family that has to be brave.
Made to travel
Where the theatre can appear.
Schools & libraries
Interactive puppet theatre with clear setup notes, invoices, and programs that work for young audiences.
- Kindergarten to Grade 7
- Up to 4 shows per day
- Maximum audience around 150 children
Events & festivals
Flexible family programming for community centres, festivals, holiday events, and municipal gatherings.
- Indoor or outdoor options
- Fixed or roving format
- Custom seasonal themes
From inquiry to curtain-up
Booking is simple.
Share the basics
Send your date, location, audience size, and the children's age range.
Choose the right show
Viktor will recommend a program, confirm the setup, and send a clear quote.
Make room for the stage
On the day, clear the agreed space. The puppets, music, lights, and theatre arrive with Viktor.
The maker behind the curtain
One artist. A theatre full of characters.
Viktor Barkar founded Vancouver Puppet Theatre in 2012. He builds the puppets, writes the stories, composes the music, and performs each show from a stage that travels with him.
Performances mix hand puppets, marionettes, table-top figures, and shadow play. The result feels intimate and handmade, whether the audience is in a living room, a school gym, a library, or a festival tent.
Invite the theatre to your eventFrom the audience
The room remembers the show.
“Our Kindergarten and Grade 1 students were thoroughly entertained by Whimsy's Quest for an Identity, and they loved learning about the art of puppetry and puppet-making. The children appreciated how each of the characters was unique, and they really enjoyed having the opportunity to name one of the puppets. I would definitely recommend Vancouver Puppets for young audiences.”
“It was excellent having you present for our small group. Your passion for puppets has sure left an impression on us, especially Branden. I will be keeping you in mind for future programs with BACI. I hope we get the opportunity to meet again.”
“Vancouver Puppet Theatre came to our Easter event at Champlain Heights Community Centre and was a great hit! Viktor adapted his presentation for the theme of the event and the kids parents were captivated. Viktor is adaptable, great with kids and most of all, entertaining! I would recommend him for future events without blinking an eye!”
Practical details
Before the stage arrives.
Most shows need a clear 7 × 7 ft area with the audience seated in front.
How much space is needed?
Most shows need a clear 7 x 7 ft performing area with audience seating in front. Larger school and festival setups may need two tables and four chairs.
Can the show happen at home?
Yes. Birthday performances can work in homes, apartment party rooms, community rooms, and other small venues when the performance area is clear.
How early does Viktor arrive?
For schools and larger venues, plan for arrival around 60 minutes before the presentation so setup and room details are settled.
How do quotes work?
Send the event details first. Viktor will recommend the right format and reply with a clear quote before booking is confirmed.
Start with your date
Where should the theatre appear next?
Include your event date, location, audience size, and age range. Viktor will recommend a show and reply with availability and a quote.
Email Viktor778-330-4313Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Coquitlam, Surrey, North Vancouver, and communities across Metro Vancouver