Tian Gombau: New Shoes
Chicago Puppet Fest presents New Shoes. Internationally recognized Tian Gombau creates large experiences from very little. In this one-man show, a local event at a Mediterranean town takes you on a universal journey, speaking with simplicity and poetry about the fact of growing up.
The Koryū Nishikawa Troupe: AKUTAGAWA
Chicago Puppet Fest presents AKUTAGAWA. The Koryū Nishikawa Troupe brings a collaborative puppet performance by Chicago-based puppet artist Tom Lee and Japanese traditional puppeteer Koryū Nishikawa V.
The Gottabees: Squirrel Stole My Underpants
Chicago Puppet Fest presents Squirrel Stole My Underpants. In this poignantly silly adventure tale for families, Sylvie is sent to the backyard to hang up the laundry. The moment her back is turned, a mischievous squirrel steals her favorite piece of clothing and runs off.
Les Anges au Plafond: R.A.G.E.
Chicago Puppet Fest presents R.A.G.E. In a spectacular blending of magic, puppetry, gesture and manipulation, R.A.G.E. presents the outlandish story of a literary imposter who, to escape censorship, invents a new identity and plots one of the most beautiful deceptions of the 20th century.
Manual Cinema: Frankenstein
Chicago Puppet Fest presents Frankenstein. Love, loss, and creation merge in unexpected ways when Manual Cinema presents its thrilling version of the classic Gothic tale.
