Photo Flash: The 28th Haifa International Children's Theater Festival

As part of the 70 years for Israel celebrations, during Passover Holiday, on April 1-3, 2018, the 28th Haifa International Children's Theater Festival will take place at Haifa Theatre and various venues throughout Haifa.

In addition to the previously announced opening musical fantasy, Balloona, participating in the festival this year are 6 other original plays that were produced especially for this festival, international street theatre and dozens of guest plays, with productions presented in Hebrew, Arabic and English.

Throughout all three days of the festival there will also be guest shows performed by street theatres from around the world: Switzerland, France, Canada, Japan, Netherlands, Italy, Argentina, Lithuania, Spain and Mexico. The open-air shows are free and will take place all day long.

The original children's plays that were produced especially for this festival and participating in the contest are:

The Girl and the Crows

A musical stage adaptation of "The Seven Ravens" by The Brothers Grimm, written by Tzruya Lahav, with music and lyrics by Daniel Salomon.

Play duration: 50 minutes.

Sunday, April 1, at 10:30, 12:30, 14:30, 17:00
Monday, April 2, at 10:30, 12:00, 14:30, 16:30

Kaitush

Based on the loved children's novel by Janusz Korczak, "Kaytek the Wizard".
Everyone complains about Kaitush, an only child who is special, brave, impatient and loves adventures. One day Kaitush finds out he's a wizard, but his magic powers go out of control and cause panic in the city of Warsaw. As he runs away to escape the police and avoid getting punished, the story of Kaitush is told- a story about imagination, unlimited power and the great responsibility that comes along with it.

Play duration: 50 minutes.

Sunday, April 1 and Monday, April 2, at 11:00, 12:30, 16:00, 17:30

Elik Belik

A stage adaptation of the animated short film 'Alike' by Daniel Martínez Lara and Rafa Cano Méndez. A play without words that presents the delicate and moving relationship between a father and his son.

Play duration: 50 minutes.

Sunday, April 1, at 10:00, 12:00, 15:30, 17:30
Monday, April 2, at 10:30, 12:30, 15:00, 17:00

The Plasticine Prince

A play by Raanan Paz based on the book "Jesse, ballewal-tsjí" by Harm de Jonge.
The incredible story of Rogger and Jesse, two 9 years old children who live compltely different lives in different sides of a city, who meet during times of war and create a shared imaginary world for both of them.

Play duration: 55 minutes.

Sunday, April 1, at 10:30, 12:00, 16:00, 17:30
Monday, April 2, at 10:30, 12:30, 15:00, 17:00

Dot and the Kangaroo

Little Dot insists on proving her parents that she's a big and independent girl.
She leaves the farm where they live and goes to the Australian forest in order to gather food for her rabbits but she gets lost on the way. A kangaroo finds Dot and as it helps her get back to her parents, they go on a magical journey filled with adventures and interesting encounters, which becomes Dot's journey to maturity.

A musical comedy combining actors and puppets.

Play duration: One hour.

Sunday, April 1 and Monday, April 2, at 10:30, 12:30, 15:00, 17:00

Shaming

An intimate photo of Maya is spread around the web and her life is turned upside down. The remarks, the humiliations, the verbal and physical violence from her classmates tear her apart and those close to her abandon her one after another. It will take a year for her to return to school, stand in front of everybody with all the insights and lessons learned and even there a surprise waits for her.
A play about true friendship, respect for others, loyalty, love and forgiveness.
Based on a true story.
Suitable for ages 12-17.

Play duration: One hour.

Sunday to Tuesday, April 1-3, at 17:30 and 19:30

Discounted tickets can be purchased until March 20 or by Isracard holders.
For tickets and further information visit http://www.haifakids.com/