NO DOG’S A BEAST, Split Puppet Theatre, Croatia, for adults
NO DOG’S A BEAST Miljenko Smoje’s legendary dog Šarko, the protagonist of his book Pasje novelete (Dog Stories), is now the star of his own puppetry play. Šarko was much more than just a dog; he was a companion who, in intellect, age, and experience, never lagged behind his master, thus earning the right to […]
HANDS THE SIZE OF A WALLNUT, Karol Spišák’s Old Theatrei in Nitra, Slovakia, 12+
HANDS THE SIZE OF A WALLNUT KAROL SPIŠÁK’S OLD THEATRE IN NITRA, SLOVAK REPUBLIC Karol Spišák’s Old Theatre in Nitra has been active on the Slovak stage in the field of puppet and children’s theatre for more than 70 years. During its extensive history, many Slovak and foreign artists have worked there, and its productions […]
A DOG IS NOT JUST AN ANIMAL, Split City Puppet Theatre, Croatia, for adults (with invitation only)
A DOG IS NOT JUST AN ANIMAL Miljenko Smoje’s legendary dog Šarko, the protagonist of his book Pasje novelete (Dog Stories), is now the star of his own puppetry play. Šarko was much more than just a dog; he was a companion who, in intellect, age, and experience, never lagged behind his master, thus earning […]
PIFKO’S PUPPET PARADE* (for children and adults)
PIFKO’S PARADE* The beginning of the festival every year, and this year too, is announced by a puppet parade led by the large Pifko puppet. The parade starts at 11:00 a.m. from Tkalčićeva Street, near the Kaptol Center, and moves through Ban Josip Jelačić Square, Cvjetni Square and back. Pifko is accompanied by drummers, Festival […]
