Puppets & Objects Theatre
![]() | De Vliegende KofferLittle Red Riding Hood and the WolfIn this short puppet theater performance for children, the fairy tale of Little Red Riding Hood is played in a fresh and smooth way. An enchanted forest, an exciting bedstead and a kitchen where you can bake to your heart's content appear from two suitcases. About a girl who is bored, a mother who does not believe in fairy tales and a wolf who fortunately does not chew his food. |
![]() | Merkel & VannixJøttnjølJøttnjøl come from afar. Where they come from, or where they are heading, no-one knows. But they are here now. Their curiosity is boundless, they gather the odours and colours of life and wonder about everything you carry with you or leave behind. Who still cherishes treasures found at the beach, long, long ago? Who still has them? That very first marble, or maybe the last one? A paperclip, a dried flower, a lucky stone. Ordinary yet extraordinary things. Personal treasures, that don't fit into the life of a grown-up. Jøttnjøl love to take care of your and their treasures, they have enough room to care for all of them. They roam the streets and alleyways looking for more treasures, searching for the ultimate sensation of warmth and safety, Jøttnjøl, a special encounter, will find a place in everyone's heart. Jøttnjøl is a puppetry walkabout act. Two distinct creatures on their way, with enormous backpacks filled with gathered adventures and impressions. They've never finished collecting: after all, everything is of value. Street theatre with a poetic disposition. Unique and endearing. |
![]() | Pêt-à-PorterMax the Horned Ape feels at home in any environment. He is easy to handle, housebroken, colourproof and wrinkle free. The ideal house and garden pet. This unique animal travels from zoo to zoo with his loyal porter "Porter", but will he find a place that would like to keep him? A mobile puppetry street act with one performer and one puppet(eer). |
![]() | Harold HugenhotlzHapie the Sketching MarionetteDespite being small himself, Hapie draws grand portraits. His studio is no bigger than the suitcase of Harold Hugenholtz, the well-known cartoonist who, with puppet Hapie, puts down a beautiful and poetic caricature of himself. Traveling sketch Artist Hugenholtz not only expands the boundaries of his work with this crossover but travels around the world with this captivating little copy of himself. About his puppet he himself says: I wish I could draw like this...” |
![]() | Les Contes d’ AsphaldtOdilA fairy-like female is on her way with a unique and quirky skeleton, looking for a final resting place somewhere between heaven and earth. Ropes, pulleys and counterweights turn this subdued spectacle into a visually appealing and intriguing party, while a soft soundscape blows through the bones to support the atmosphere. The accessible non-verbal interaction between the puppet and the manipulator moves the audience. Custom lighting also makes it possible to take a trip in the evening and certainly contributes to the intimate nature of the act. ![]() |
![]() | LejoHands UpWith nothing more than his bare hands and wooden eyes, Lejo has created a unique, fresh style of puppet theatre. ‘Hands up!’ is a lively, wordless family show, filled with music, humor and tenderness. In a big, blue decor the puppets have their adventures and perform their tricks. A boisterous dog, two tap dancers, a cow with eating problems, an entire children’s choir - including the conductor - and many others, take to the stage. The audience (young and old alike!) soon forgets it is watching two hands. |
![]() | Poppentheater Kris KrasJan Klaassen & KatrijnThe traditional Jan Klaassen play is back in the spotlight. In an Old-Dutch puppet theatre Jan Klaassen (Punch) experiences various adventures. Given the enthousiastic response from children and adults alike, it shows how 'immortal' this folk hero from the puppet theatre is. For outdoor shows there will be benches the children can sit on. The play will be performed with puppets that are over 50 years old. In addition to the standard stories, Kris-Kras also plays shows with themes such as: Carnival, Sinterklaas, Christmas, etcetera. |









