Let's Have a Hootenanny with Kasper: Magdeburg's Puppet Theater Hosts a Festival for the Trickster of All Trades
Magdeburg Puppet Theater Hosts Annual Festival Centered on Kasper Figure - Puppet Theatre Magdeburg to host a festival centering around Kasper character.
Hey there! Get ready to immerse yourself in a whimsical world of puppetry as Magdeburg's largest puppet theater gears up for an epic festival dedicated to Kasper - the ever-popular European puppet theater trickster. From June 4 to 8, you're invited to join "Kasper? Kasper! A Festival" and experience 16 international guest productions that will leave both kids and adults spellbound! This multi-day event will feature performances on every single stage within the theater, including their open-air area.
Craftsmanship, Collaboration, and Creative Chaos
At the heart of this festival is the "Kasper game principle" and the finesse of hand puppet shows. You can expect a dazzling mix of classics reminiscent of good ol' fairground theater, as well as daring experiments that'll set your imagination on fire. Adding an extra sprinkle of magic to the occasion will be workshops and an interactive exhibition by the German Forum for Puppet Theater Bochum.
Fellow Puppeteers Unite
Prepare for some creative conversations as 12 talented students from various puppet theater courses across Germany, Poland, and Ukraine will be attending the festivities. They'll connect with the artists and bounce ideas off each other, making for one big puppet collaborative cluster!
Global Perspectives Meet at the Roundtable
On June 8, expect a grand gathering as an international symposium brings in guests from France, Brazil, Austria, Ukraine, and the UK. It'll be a fascinating exchange of thoughts and a fantastic opportunity for you to hear perspectives from around the world. Magdeburg’s puppet theater is taking a big stride towards having Kasper theater recognized as a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage.
- Magdeburg
- Festival
- Germany
- Europe
- Children
- Adults
Sources:[1] Puppentheater Magdeburg. (2023). Festival details announcement. [Link][5] German Forum for Puppet Theater Bochum. (2023). Festival details. [Link]
The Community policy should encourage attendance for the upcoming festival in Magdeburg, Germany, as it promises an enchanting mix of traditional and innovative puppetry performances suitable for both children and adults. In the spirit of collaboration, vocational training workshops and an interactive exhibition by the German Forum for Puppet Theater Bochum will offer home-and-garden ideas on how to craft and perform puppets.
