‘From Puppets to Humans’ Series: Clowns’ Houses by Merlin Puppet Theatre (Germany)

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'Clowns' Houses is a black comedy similar to Topor's macabre pieces, or the movie Delicatessen with puppets perfectly animated by the founders of Merlin Puppet Theatre.'   

Teatr dla Was, Poland

'…especially through the contrast between the static facial expression of the puppets and the turbulent sounds sphere the Merlin Puppet Theatre sparks its light.'  

Nordbayern Newspaper, Germany

One building, five apartments and six lonely characters.

Merlin Puppet Theatre brought a combination of different puppetry techniques in this puppet theatre for adults.  There were six residents living at five apartments in the same building.  They lived with their fears, obsessions and loneliness in the prison-like dark houses.  They were trapped into their routines.  They were distanced from their dreams.  Is Clowns' Houses repeating our current form of modern living?

With post-performance talk on 6.10.2017 (Conducted in English)

The running time of each performance is approximately 1 hour without intermission

Recommended for ages 16 and above

The programme contains some English 

The programme contains adult contents

'From Puppets to Humans' Series: Clowns' Houses by Merlin Puppet Theatre (Germany)

Merlin Puppet Theatre was founded in Greece in 1995 and was moved to Germany in 2011.  Its founders, Dimitris Stamou and Demy Papada are members of the Greek branch of the Union Internationale de la Marionnette (International Puppetry Association, UNIMA).  They have also created puppets and props for other artists such as the Tiger Lillies and Dirty Granny Tales.

Their Dreamcatcher, Clowns' Houses and Noone's Land are touring frequently in various international festivals and theatres around Europe.

Creative Team and Performers

Director, puppeteers, puppet maker and set designer: Dimitris Stamou

Puppeteer and costume design: Demy Papada

Music: Achilles Charmpilas

Narration: Chris Androvitsaneas

‘From Puppets to Humans’ Series: Clowns’ Houses by Merlin Puppet Theatre (Germany)

DATE

VENUE

PRICE

6.10.2017 (Fri) - 7.10.2017 (Sat)
20:00

8.10.2017 (Sun)
15:00

Performance

Studio Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

$260, $200

BUY NOW

7.10.2017 (Sat)
11:00

Workshop

AC1, 4/F, Administration Building, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

$80

DATE

6.10.2017 (Fri) - 7.10.2017 (Sat)
20:00

8.10.2017 (Sun)
15:00

Performance

VENUE

Studio Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

PRICE

$260, $200

BUY NOW

DATE

7.10.2017 (Sat)
11:00

Workshop

VENUE

AC1, 4/F, Administration Building, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

PRICE

$80

$200 seats have restricted view

Tickets available from 14 July onwards at all URBTIX outlets, on Internet, by Mobile Ticketing App and Credit Card Telephone Booking.

Half-price tickets available for senior citizens aged 60 and above, people with disabilities and the minder, full-time students and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients (Limited tickets for CSSA recipients available on a first-come-first-served basis).

Group Booking Discount #

10% off for each purchase of 4-9 standard tickets; 15% off for 10-19 standard tickets; 20% off for 20 or more standard tickets.

'From Puppets to Humans' Series Discount #

10% off for each purchase of standard tickets for any 2 programmes; 15% off for all 3 programmes.

'Appreciation of Puppetry' Talk Series Discount

10% off for each purchase of standard tickets for any 2 sessions; 15% off for all 3 sessions.

# Not applicable to tickets for all workshops and talks in this series

Patrons can enjoy only one of the above discount offers.  Please inform the box office staff at the time of purchase.

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Credit Card Telephone Booking: 2111 5999

Ticketing Enquiries: 3761 6661

Internet Booking: www.urbtix.hk

Mobile Ticketing App: My URBTIX (Androd & iPhone/iPad versions)

Credit Card Telephone Booking: 2111 5999

Ticketing Enquiries: 3761 6661

Programme Enquiries: 2268 7323

Audience is strongly advised to arrive punctually.  Latecomers and audiences who leave their seats during the performance will only be admitted to their own seats at a suitable break.

The presenter reserves the right to change the programme and substitute artists.

The programme does not represent the views of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.