Experience shadow puppetry by firelight! Witness scenes from the dramatic epic Ramayana, complete with scenes of battles, trickery, and the natural world, performed by masters of Tholpavakoothu, a traditional form of shadow puppetry from Kerala, India. Come at 8:00 pm to try your hand at manipulating the handmade leather puppets, with guidance from our visiting artists; and then as dusk falls, stay to see a performance. Even puppet fans may never have seen shadow puppetry like this — the screen is illuminated by 21 lighted lamps made of coconuts cut in half, filled with coconut oil and lit with cotton wicks. About 160 puppets are used for this performance! This ensemble is led by Rahul Koonathara, a 12th-generation practitioner of this traditional form of fire-lit shadow puppetry from Kerala, India. All ages welcome; recommended for everyone 4 and up! No matter your age, you will be delighted by the storytelling, drama, and skill displayed in this traditional art form.
Puppet Showplace Theater The Bremen Town Musicians by CactusHead Puppets (8/24/25-8/24/25)
Puppet Showplace is at 32 Station St, Brookline, MA.
Puppet Showplace Theater The Bremen Town Musicians by CactusHead Puppets (8/24/25-8/24/25)
Puppet Showplace Theater The Good News Gus Show by Harry LaCoste (8/17/25-8/17/25)
Puppet Showplace Theater The Bella Show: Bugs! by Brenda Huggins & Phil Berman (8/3/25-8/10/25)
Puppet Showplace Theater Sir George and The Dragon by Pumpernickel Puppets (7/27/25-7/27/25)
Puppet Showplace Theater Magnificent Monster Circus by CactusHead Puppets (7/20/25-7/20/25)
Puppet Showplace Theater Word Play by Puppet Motion / Good Hearted Entertainment (7/13/25-7/13/25)
Party Animals (6/7/25-6/15/25)
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Jonathan Larson's RENT
The Historic Highfield Theater (12/12 - 12/21)
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The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
Boch Center Wang Theatre (12/16 - 12/16) | |
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Amahl and the Night Visitors
Dennis Union Church (12/13 - 12/13) | |
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Pure Dance
Margaret L. Jackson Arts Center (4/25 - 4/26) | |
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The Anania Show: Holiday Debauchery
Huntington Theatre, Maso Studio (12/20 - 12/20) | |
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Mozart and More
52 Sumner (5/17 - 5/17) | |
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Songs of Light: Jewish Choral Music and Sing-Along
Tifereth Israel Congregation (12/14 - 12/14) | |
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Blue Train
Huntington Theatre, Maso Studio (12/16 - 12/16) | |
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