Puppet Theater Festival 2022Mon
Aug 1 5:30PM

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The International Puppet Theater Festival produced by the Train Theater is taking off for the 28th time and will take place on August 18-22 in Liberty Bell Park. The event is a rare opportunity to join together puppets, puppeteers, theater folks and of course – the spectators.
The festival brings numerous plays and engaging activities in the city. During these activities, simple objects from our day-to-day life will turn into raw materials for initiating a wonderful theatrical world.
All the activities of the festival are close to one another. It allows enjoying a wide variety of experiences for the whole family and a fair price!
Over 40 charming, diversified and unique plays, including few premiers, awaits!

Hurry up and purchase your tickets for a special pre-sale price!

Selected plays and workshops to see during the Puppet Theater Festival 2019

The Hungry Sandwich

A heart-warming story that presents us with the absurdity – how do you tell a story about telling a story? And you might as well ask whether it’s possible for the sandwich to be hungry and where Home lives? During the play you’ll see puppets and elements of clowning.
Plus, numerous items will demonstrate that anything can become artistry. Hence, the source of creativity always hides in a game.

When: Monday, August 19th, 16:00, 17:30.
Where: The Train Theater
Cost: 45 ILS on pre-sale, 60 ILS full price

Plaster Project

This project teaches plenty of activities and games on the subjects of theater and based on simple materials that are accessible in every house: plasters, toilet paper, etc. With these available tools, you can create puppet theater and come up with countless stories. This training is intended for workers of the educational system that are working with pre-school and school pupils.

When: Tuesday, August 20th, 13:0
Where: Goethe-Institut – Jerusalem, Sokolov Str. 15
Cost: Free of charge, with prior registration here

The Strawberries Rule

Rock Comedy show for children created by Ronit Kanu and Gershon Weifirer. Its main idea is the attempt to create a new rule system in a world where all rules lost their meaning.

When: Monday, August 19th, 19:30
Where: The Amphitheater at the Bell Garden
Cost: 45 ILS on pre-sale, 60 ILS full price

A Dot of Light

A masterpiece in a renewed adaptation, suitable for young children. The play tells the story of Louis Braille, the inventor of the universal system of reading and writing for the blind. The game uses various elements to visualize the struggles of the main hero – lights, shadows, sand, paper, fire, and more. It is intended to show the willingness of young Henry to make it despite many of the obstacles he faced.

When: Wednesday, August 21st, 10:00, 11:30.
Where: The Train Theater
Cost: 45 ILS on pre-sale, 60 ILS full price

Jerusalem Puppet Jam

A special event to conclude the festival, arranged by the Train Theater. The event will include theatrical, edgy, and funny cabaret show defined by many visual metaphors. The host is Noam Rubinshtein – a performer and charming clown. The Bluegrass group Hillbillies will perform live music. Six cabaret artists will perform during the evening.

When: Thursday, August 22nd 21:00
Where: The Amphitheater at the Bell Garden
Cost: 45 ILS on pre-sale, 60 ILS full price