These Canadian-Bulgarian artists last visited Puppet Showplace nearly 7 years ago, and I was floored at the time by their show Disposable (Jetable). I was totally riveted by the little beings made of tissues that made me laugh and also think about my own mortality, all without the artists speaking a word. Magical!
We're showing not 1, not 2, but 3 shows in one weekend — two for families, one for adults and teens. We figure some puppeteers might want to see all three — and if that's you, use the code buy2get3. Use this code to bring three people to the same show, OR to see all three shows for the price of two!
Last time it took nearly 7 years for us to bring them back; don't wait that long! Instead, come out to Puppet Showplace this weekend, and see one or all of these funny, inventive, masterful works from Pavla and Csaba 🥰🍁
Warmly,
Veronica
--Veronica Barron (she/her/hers)
Executive Artistic Director
Puppet Showplace Theater
32 Station St., Brookline, MA 02445 (map)
Grocery bag puppets are the best 🌈 ♻️
3 shows to spark your imagination 🧨 | |
Have you heard?! Puzzle Théâtre is bringing their unique object puppetry to Brookline for the first time in over 6 years! 🎉 | | |
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You might be wondering: 🤔 what exactly IS object puppetry?
It’s when ordinary objects become extraordinary puppets!
Puzzle Théâtre transforms everyday items — like twigs 🌿, grocery bags 🛍️, and kleenex — into animals and quirky characters.
The best part?
You and your child will leave full of inspiration to find your own object puppets at home. ✨🥰 I wonder what stories you’ll tell...
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Plastique (Plastic)
Watch colorful creatures made from plastic bags play, transform, and explore life in this whimsical, silly, and thought-provoking performance.
Enjoyed by all ages, especially ages 4-10
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Bois (Woods)
Discover a world where twigs and branches transform into comical characters! Full of unexpected beauty and humor, this show invites you to look beyond the surface of the forest, and wonder what creatures might live there.
Enjoyed by all ages, especially ages 4-10
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Jetable (Disposable)
Nameless beings emerge from a tissue box and explore life’s big questions, including connection, surprise, anger, and identity. This performance will make you see tissues — and life itself — in an entirely new light.
Enjoyed by adults, teens, and youth 10+
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How to Make Puppets from Nothing Workshop | Nov 21
taught by Puzzle Théâtre
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| hands-on | collaborative | fresh take | From Montréal! | | |
Discover what you can create with whatever you happen to have on hand! Professional puppeteers Pavla Mano and Csaba Raduly will share their expertise in theater performance and their unique style of object puppetry. Participants will be invited to bring found objects from home to work with, and will leave with new approaches and inspiration to tell their own stories. | | | |
Open to adults and teens 16+ Registration Deadline: Nov 7 | |
A Weekend with Puzzle Théâtre: Three Shows for Children & Adults | Nov 22 - 24
Puzzle Théâtre
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| unexpected | colorful | emotive | From Montréal! | | |
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Founded in Bulgaria and based in Montréal, Puzzle Théâtre returns to Puppet Showplace Theater with three wordless shows full of humor and feeling. Featuring puppets made of wood, plastic, and tissues!
Join us for one show, or for all three — you definitely don’t want to miss it!
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'Plastique/Plastic' and 'Bois'/Woods are recommended for all ages, especially enjoyed by ages 4 - 10
'Jetable/Disposable' is recommended for adults, teens & youth 10+
Object puppetry
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Our Mission
Puppet Showplace Theater is dedicated to presenting outstanding professional puppetry to diverse audiences through performances, workshops, and community outreach activities.
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