puppet show

an entertainment, as a play or musical revue, in which the performers are puppets.

Also called puppet play.

Origin of puppet show

First recorded in 1640–50

Since you love me so much, will you take me to see the puppet-show?

Jacqueline, Complete |(Mme. Blanc) Th. Bentzon
This lady appeared subsequently on the scene as the proprietress of a puppet-show, and finally as the keeper of a sausage-stall.

The Old Showmen and the Old London Fairs |Thomas Frost
The puppet-show was shut up sooner than he expected; but the jester had kept his most wonderful mot for the last.

Dreamers of the Ghetto |I. Zangwill
"I have a mind to speak a word for your puppet-show," said the jester, cradling his bauble in his arms.

Masters of the Guild |L. Lamprey

With this sentiment the puppet-show man immediately coincided.

The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling |Henry Fielding