noun
puppet show; puppet theater
Refers to a theatrical performance using puppets, including traditional forms like 文楽 (bunraku) and modern productions.
子供たちは人形劇を楽しみにしている。
The children are looking forward to the puppet show.
文楽 is a specific traditional Japanese puppet theater, while 人形劇 is a broader term for any puppet show.
Compound of 人形 (にんぎょう, 'puppet') and 劇 (げき, 'drama').