Programme of the State Puppet Theatre - Plovdiv
December 2022

01.12, 19:00  - The Bowler Hat
"Creating a performance based on the novel "The Bowler Hat" is a challange and an opportunity to enter the universe that is Jordan Radichkov, a reflection of time itself. This is a tragicomic game in which the absurd and the grotesque blow up the traditional order only to reveal the pathology of human relationships, the bitter truth about the death of the individual and the depersonalized human being, absorbed by his belongings."- Katya Petrova, Director

02.12, 18:00  - The Flower of Stone - PREMIERE
03.12, 10:30  - The Flower of Stone - PREMIERE
03.12, 11:45  - The Flower of Stone - PREMIERE
"We've all heard the expression that "children are our greatest treasure". But what it means to them when we say "real treasure"? Children will usually say that their treasure is what they posses and not what they can do. This is sad, but true. From their early years our children dream and long for different kinds of "flowers of stone" - expensive toys, shoes, clothes, entertainments... By telling this old Uralic story I tried not only to reshape it, but to give it a new meaning, new sense. After seeing the play instead of dreaming about materail things, children will begin to dream about their own adventures and creations made with their own hands, fruits of their own labor, persistance and love." - Mila Mašović-Nikolić, author of "The Flower of Stone"

04.12, 10:30  - The Best present
04.12, 11:45  - The Best present
It's Christmas time and it is time for presents... But when you are alonce and lonely what you can wish for... A friend ofcourse! And since it is this special magical time - you for sure will receive one!

10.12, 10:30  - Son of God
10.12, 11:45  - Son of God
A true christmas story which helps us understand how easy it is to be good and to believe in the brightness.

11.12, 10:30  - A star for Christmas
11.12, 11:45  - A star for Christmas
This is a funny story for two curly boys who had never met a Christmas Star before. This is quite an adventure for them and what a bustle happens now that this happens!The two boys have their Granny Curly with them to make the commotion even more funny and interesting! Come and enjoy the performance dedicated to one of the loveliest moments in our lives - Christmas time!

15.12, 19:00  - The Son of God
A true christmas story which helps us understand how easy it is to be good and to believe in the brightness.

17.12, 10:30  - Super Snowy and the Christmas Spirit
17.12, 11:45  - Super Snowy and the Christmas Spirit
On a mysterious winter night, an evil genius steals the Christmas spirit! And the merry Christmas town turns into the saddest town in the world! But then the Snowman comes to the rescue and brings smiles back to the people of Christmas Town! The show Super Snowman and the Christmas Spirit is about the power of the heart and the good that lies within!

18.12, 10:30  - Santa, where are you?
18.12, 11:45  - Santa, where are you?
A funny Christmas story where the dwarves have a "little" problem. Come along so we can solve it together!
Cast: Dimitar Nikolov, Mihaela Andonova, Sonya Boteva
Duration: 40 min
Recommended age: over 4 years

22.12, 19:00 ч. - The Son of God 
A true christmas story which helps us understand how easy it is to be good and to believe in the brightness.