Spiral Q Puppet Theater, Philadelphia

#75 among attractions in Philadelphia

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Spiral Q Puppet Theater is a puppet troupe that was founded in 1995 by Matthew "Mattyboy" Hart in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After traveling the country he was inspired by the street performance work of the Radical Faeries and the Bread and Puppet Theater in Glover, Vermont. On his return to Philadelphia, Hart founded Spiral Q as a way to use his newfound interest in puppetry, street theatre and pageantry to promote social and political change. To this day, Spiral Q seeks to bring the storytelling techniques of giant puppetry, pageantry, and toy theater to the urban backdrop of Philadelphia. ()

Coordinates: 39°57'37"N, 75°11'51"W

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3808 LancasterWest Philadelphia (West Powelton)Philadelphia United States

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Spiral Q Puppet Theater – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Walnut Street, Saint Mary's Church, Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral.

0.8 miSE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Walnut Street, Philadelphia
22 min walk • Walnut Street in Philadelphia is a bustling shopping district that serves as a premier destination for both locals and tourists seeking a high-quality retail experience. This vibrant thoroughfare boasts an eclectic mix of stores, ranging from high-end boutiques...
0.6 miSW
Church
Saint Mary's Church, Philadelphia
15 min walk • St. Mary’s Church, Hamilton Village, is an Episcopal Church located on the University of Pennsylvania campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It calls itself the Episcopal Church at Penn to emphasize its campus ministry. The parish is part of the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Pennsylvania.
0.4 miS
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia
12 min walk • The Institute of Contemporary Art or ICA is a contemporary art museum in Philadelphia. The museum is associated with the University of Pennsylvania, and is located on its campus. The Institute is one of the country's leading museums dedicated to exhibiting the innovative art of our time.
~1690 ftS
Church, Romanesque revival architecture
Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, Philadelphia
9 min walk • Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, located at 38th and Chestnut Streets in West Philadelphia, is the cathedral church of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania.
0.6 miSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Chestnut Cabaret, Philadelphia
15 min walk • Chestnut Cabaret was a nightclub located at 38th & Ludlow Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was later named the Blockley before its closure in 2013.
0.7 miS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Irvine Auditorium, Philadelphia
18 min walk • Irvine Auditorium is a performance venue at 3401 Spruce Street on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia. It was designed by the firm of prominent Philadelphia area architect Horace Trumbauer and built 1926–1932.
0.7 miSE
Library
Fisher Fine Arts Library, Philadelphia
17 min walk • The Fisher Fine Arts Library was the primary library of the University of Pennsylvania from 1891 to 1962. The red sandstone, brick-and-terra-cotta Venetian Gothic giant—part fortress and part cathedral—was designed by the acclaimed Philadelphia architect Frank Furness.
0.6 miS
Park, Universities and schools
College Green, Philadelphia
16 min walk • College Hall is the oldest building on the West Philadelphia campus of the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to its construction, the university was located on Ninth Street in Center City, Philadelphia.
0.5 miS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Annenberg Center, Philadelphia
12 min walk • The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts is a theatre, dance and world music venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It helped to popularize the works of composers like Steve Reich and Philip Glass; the Center has also hosted shows by performers ranging from the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra to Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
0.6 miS
Library
Van Pelt Library, Philadelphia
15 min walk • The Charles Patterson Van Pelt Library is the primary library at the University of Pennsylvania. The building was designed by architects Harbeson, Hough, Livingston & Larson, and built in 1962. It has a gross area of 201,215 square feet.
~1920 ftE
Neighbourhood
Powelton Village, Philadelphia
10 min walk • Powelton Village is a neighborhood of mostly Victorian, mostly twin homes in the West Philadelphia section of the United States city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is a national historic district that is part of University City.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Spiral Q Puppet Theater?

Nearby attractions include Black Bottom, Philadelphia (6 min walk), Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, Philadelphia (9 min walk), Innovation Plaza, Philadelphia (9 min walk), St. Anthony Hall House, Philadelphia (9 min walk).

How to get to Spiral Q Puppet Theater by public transport?

The nearest stations to Spiral Q Puppet Theater:

Tram

Lancaster Avenue & 38th Street • Lines: 10 (1 min walk)

Bus

Market St & 39th St • Lines: 40 (7 min walk)
Megabus (20 min walk)

Metro

40th Street • Lines: Mfl (9 min walk)
34th Street • Lines: Mfl (12 min walk)

Train

Philadelphia 30th Street Station (23 min walk)
Penn Medicine (24 min walk)