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Marionetteatern

A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings

On a stage two actors and their audience find something remarkable; A very old man with enormous wings. The Irish puppet maker, Dan Colley, examines the human response to those who are weak, dependent, and different.

Dockskådespelare med dockor på en scen.
Dockskådespelare med dockor på en scen.
Dockskådespelare med dockor på en scen.
Dockskådespelare med dockor på en scen.
Dockskådespelare med dockor på en scen.
Dockskådespelare med dockor på en scen.

The performance is part of the Pop Up Puppets International Festival hosted by Marionetteatern, at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern in Stockholm August 22-25, 2024. See full program here.

The wise neighbour woman tells them he’s an angel. The priest says he’s an imposter. Pilgrims flock to see him, hoping to be healed by him. They leave with something different than what they expected. After consulting with the neighbour, who’s an expert on all things magic, the couple decide to shelter the old man in the chicken coop and feed him with food scraps. 

Inspired by Gabriel García Márquez's dark comic tale, the show taps into both the best and worst of mankind. Using a combination of music, puppetry and live video projection this magical realistic gem is brought to the stage with beautiful, strange, emotional richness.

Adults from 15 years.

Dates 

Tickets Saturday 24 August at 17:00
Tickets Sunday 25 August at 15:00

Cast & Crew

Company: Dan Colley and Riverbank Arts Centre
By: Dan Colley and Riverbank Arts Centre
Based on the short story by: Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Directed by: Dan Colley
Adapted by: Dan Colley, Manus Halligan and Genevieve Hulme Beaman
Produced by: Matthew Smyth
Set and Objects designed by: Andrew Clancy
Lighting designed by: Sarah Jane Shiels
Composition and Sound Design by: Alma Kelliher
AV Design by: Eoin Kilkenny
Chief LX: Suzie Cummins
Production Management by: Eoin Kilkenny
Stage Management by: Evie McGuinness
Photography by: Ste Murray
Co-Produced by: Riverbank Arts Centre
Supported by: Culture Ireland and field:arts

Originally funded by Arts Council Theatre Project Award and made in the context of Collapsing Horse’s residency in Riverbank Arts Centre, supported by the Arts Council and Kildare County Council. 

Ett mönster av papper med former av blommor och blad i olika färger.
Sergels torg

Pop Up Puppets

22-25 August 2024

 

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