Puppet of the week

Some say he looks like spaghetti. Some call him a hairball. (Well he is practically a hairball... ) Some don't trust him, some want to cuddle him endlessly... I am talking about Jos. A muppet who comes from the US and has definitely the most charming American look.

Jos is a heartbroken young man (I mean, human man) but one morning he wakes up and he realizes that he is a fluffy puppet. Nobody knows why. His best friend Najib is totally frightened but at some point they will find some way to work it out and together they'll seek for adventures. 

If everything goes well, the Belgian public might see a show about Jos and his friend soon on television. And this one isn't for small children. But until than, there has to be still a lot of work done. (like rolling on a floor or so...)  

And here's the handsome crew: Fabrice, Jakob, Jos, Aziz, Wesley and Jan. (Kris -the real human Jos is missing. And I was also supposed to be on a picture... have I mentioned that I was the puppet's hands?) Anyway, it was fun, especially being stuck under the table or elsewhere:) 

Good luck, Jos, hope you make the show run!

recommendations of the last month

Shortly before leaving to Vienna for the Kukulutour, we managed to go see one movie at the Film festival in Ghent. We picked The Selfish Giant a British film by Clio Barnard. (Of course we had no idea, who she is.) But not only that the director was personally there and she introduced us a bit into the topic before the film, we could also ask a few questions after the movie. But as everyone was deeply moved after watching, not so many questions were asked. And you know what? The movie won!! So it's not just my subjective recommendation ;) Find the trailer here.

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My recommendation number two is: Let yourself be portrayed by children. Look what happened in Vienna. This is me by three different kids, seeing me playing the show about Mia and her talking handkerchief at the very same time :) I just love the way my hairstyle changes... 

Recommendation number three: Go to puppet theatre! 

There has been done a new show by theater Froe Froe together with theater Tieret, both from Belgium. It's called Labyrint and it's a "VJ - acting - 3D - concert with all the masters of the puppetry". I am sooo curious :) They are going to be tripping around Belgium, so you better check out the play list HERE. 

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Some recommendations for this month? Have a good one and get your ice skates ready!! :D

All you need!

I know it's been months... But honestly the blogger wasn't really my best friend for a while and I was busy with many other amazing things (like festivals and drama and taking pictures of our cats and posting them on instagram... oh, and did I mention the flu?)

"Es ist so weit" and I am heading to Vienna, the heart of Europe, for a small tour again!! Well, not so small, 8 shows in one week, I think it's not so bad...

As I am already few days obsessed with packing and not forgetting anything for the trip, I decided to introduce you to the mystery of one traveling puppeteer. So here's just a fragment of all you need if you take your puppets (and yourself) abroad.

Absolutely the most important is a suitcase. Never leave your suitcase at home! It's the item which defines a puppeteer. Right? 

You never know, when you'll need it. It totally solves many kinds of situations. It makes people wonder, it confuses, it makes children laugh and scream. (It manipulates them a little bit too.) And of course it makes bubbles!

How to make the 13 hours of driving a bit more bearable? Yes, I've got some music. And a radio. But let's be honest here. The german radio stations aren't really a pleasure to listen (and I am going to drive around 700 km through Germany). But this time I am having a great evil plan!! I will listen to audio books!! 

Did you know it was snowing in Munich already? I chose Andersen's fairytale about the Snow Queen, here's the nostalgic slovak version. (Isn't it a bit disturbing, that I still don't have the winter tires?)

When I cross the boarder with Austria, and I will be able to tune FM4, I'll know I am close. And than they say: You're at home, baby. (It's their slogan. It's not like they would really tell me, that I am at home.) 

But will it still feel like home? Let's see. Grüß Gott!

The Skeleton Cabaret

If you were lucky and on time and if you were brave enough, you could enter the dark tent of the French Family Tuvora. In the intimate atmosphere just for one spectator, you could enjoy a real underground Can - Can far beyond the borders of the world of the living played by skeletons of mice, rats and other creatures... Pure morbid joy! :)

For more information, especially if yo speak french visit the website www.zoprod.com

good meat

It's not the first time I saw cute fluffy creatures cut in pieces. But in a puppet theatre I can handle it. (I secretly enjoy it :) Two butchers and one foxy narrator showed us how the things work in their "La Boucherie Renard" (by these guys). Bunnies getting electric chair, and chickens being catapulted in the air and a lot of steaming and burning machinery. Lovely show. And children were helping. Catching the flying parts of chickens or they acctually made the electric chair work. They also could pick the bunny which was finnaly skinned. Belgian kids are tough ;)

Later, like I wasn't lucky enough to see the butchers I managed to catch the end of the one man show - "Richard, le polichineur d'ecritoire" by Compagnie des chemnis de terre. Except that it was performed with real meat, the main character also used a meaty mask on his face. Magical! (and followed by loud reactions of the audience:) 

But I really need to learn some more french. It would help me to enjoy a little more. Otherwise it was all very formidable! :)