HANGING BY A THREAD
Hanging by a Thread is the first show of the company Di Filippo Marionette. It is in a cabaret style where you meet each hand-made character one or two at a time, sharing their story through music and playful interactions between puppet and puppeteer. You will meet Niccolo, the violinist who walks using one leg and needs some encouragement from the audience before he feels brave enough to play his instrument; Molly, the lady with the broom, who teaches puppeteer Remo how to take better care of the environment; two brothers who like to show their acrobatic hip hop tricks; Costante, the cyclist who gets the crowd excited; and Gino who lives in a box. The puppets in the play are marionettes, a traditional technique that is rarely seen on stages.
According to others, the show “enchants children and makes adults dream.” It is not just a show for children, but for all ages: moving, poetic and fun!
DI FILIPPO MARIONETTE, OFFIDA, ITALIAN REPUBLIC
The company was created in 2012 by Italian Remo Di Filippo after two years of exploration in the world of puppetry at the Casa Taller de Marionetas de Pepe Otal in Barcelona. The first performance was in 2012. In 2014, Filipina-Australian Rhoda Lopez joined the company and, ever since, they create shows and make marionettes in their little studio in Italy, where they are based when they are not touring. In 2024 the company performed in their 30th country. They have become known for their style of integrating their theatrical experience with string puppets – making shows without words, focusing on the breathing and movement of the marionettes, and interacting with them to tell their stories. Music and live singing are an important part of their shows, and over the years they have developed a versatility and ability to work not only in theatres, festivals and private events, but also in prisons, hospitals, retirement homes, aged care activity centres, schools, including for children with disabilities, and running workshops when they can. Their work is not just for children, and they are constantly working on new ideas, so keep an eye out for the next show!
