THE RED BALOON
The production, inspired by the French film of the same name by Albert Lamorisse, tells the story of a little boy and his balloon, which not only can fly wherever it wishes, but above all it can return the boy’s friendship. Will the boy defend his inflatable friend from uncomprehending adults or a bunch of childish street urchins?
This poetic production for the youngest children is performed in a cosy studio space and is almost wordless. In cooperation with designer Berta Doubková, it was prepared by a local creative team that have created numerous award-winning titles for the youngest audience.
THE NAIVE THEATRE LIBEREC, LIBEREC, CZECH REPUBLIC
The Naive Theatre Liberec was established in 1949, and it was one of the first professional puppet theatres in the former Czechoslovakia. Even though its production has naturally taken various directions, for the last seventy years, it is seen as the Czech puppet theatre of superb quality by both the audience and professionals.
The Naive Theatre Liberec is currently working with a wide range of authors and directors. It focuses on the production of puppet or art performances for children and youth, and emphasizes original authorial work.
The Naive Theatre has more than 300 performances per year for approximately 50,000 spectators in the Czech Republic and abroad.
The Naive Theatre Liberec organizes the Mateřinka International Festival, focusing on puppet performances for pre-school age children. The Mateřinka Festival has almost 50-year-long tradition and is held as a biennale in the City of Liberec.
