The Ishara Puppet Theatre, founded in 1986 by Dadi Pudumjee, is one of India’s leading practitioners of the art form, committed to exposing audiences to the multi-faceted traditions and techniques of puppetry in India and around the world. Ishara collaborates with dancers, actors and puppeteers in creating a new and contemporary language. The group runs a successful programme on HIV awareness and substance abuse in partnership with UNESCO and the EU, using puppetry for communication. It also conducts workshops, showcasing both traditional and modern styles of puppetry for students, teachers and corporates. The group has performed in many countries and organises the only annual international puppet festival in India.
Bichos do Brasil (Animals from Brazil)
by Pia Fraus, Brazil
This colourful performance shows the richness of the Brazilian jungle through inflatable puppets and music while also providing a warning about the environment and the possible extinction of these animals. The soundtrack, composed specially for this performance, has Brazilian rhythms including Forró, Frevo, Samba, Bossa Nova, and Maracatu.
Directed by Beto Andretta
A limited number of admission passes can be collected by Members from the Box Office from February 8.
