Istanbul

Istanbul Puppet Festival

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Various venues
Istanbul,

Phone: +90 212 232 0224

Fax: +90 312 212 8391

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Kids of all ages will have the time of their lives when they attend the annual International Istanbul Puppet Festival. It's an opportunity to see first-hand all manner of these dangly creations. The festival hosts many famous national and international puppeteers, including groups from Germany, Austria, Brazil, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Russia and Taiwan. Shows in the past have included Cinderella, played by the Puppet House St. Petersburg (Profilo Cultural Center); The Magical Lamp, by the Turkish Bakırköy Belediye Tiyatroları (Profilo Cultural Center); and, The Woods in The Suitcase, performed by the Swiss Teatro dei Fauni at the Piyalepaşa District Mansion. Performances are held over eight days at various venues. Be sure to contact organizers for additional information.

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