Performance Program
OFF
Diversity, Expansion, and Freedom of Puppetry!
A "festival within a festival" that breaks the boundaries of form, space, and genre—unfolding in hidden outdoor corners of the puppet theater. Experience the free-spirited stages and performances that can only be found at the OFF Festival!
* Detailed performance times and locations will be posted on large display boards on the day of the event.
5.23.(Fri)
Terrace Theater
[New Zealand] The Penguin and the Snowman
String Bean Puppets
In a cold and silent world a solitary penguin searches for a friend. An magical show for all ages about climate change, imagination, resilience and the enduring power of friendship.
- Dates
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5.23.(Fri)
16:00~ 16:30
18:40 ~ 19:10
- Runtime
- 30mins
5.24.(Sat)
STAGE.2, STAGE.5
[New Zealand] The Portrait Painter
String Bean Puppets
Enid, a globe-trotting marionette portrait painter, sets up her charming suitcase studio wherever she goes, inviting passersby to sit for their portraits. This intimate puppet interaction offers a unique and magical experience, blending art and performance in a way that delights audiences of all ages.
- Dates
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5.24.(Sat)
13:00 ~ 13:30 (STAGE.5)
17:00 ~ 17:30 (STAGE.2)
- Runtime
- 30mins
5.24.(Sat)
Terrace Theater
[Vietnam] “Minh” Little Stars
Slou Soul Puppets
“Minh” – a name formed from the sun and the moon – symbolizes light and wisdom. From this tender union, a sky of stars is born. The colorful little stars, co-created with children at the festival, accompany soft movements and symbolic imagery in a poetic puppet performance. If each of us is a star born of family’s love, what kind of star are you?
- Dates
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5.24.(Sat)
13:40 ~ 13:50
15:40 ~ 15:50
- Runtime
- 10mins
5.25.(Sun)
STAGE.2, STAGE.8
[Mexico] Ghost Story
Observatorio de Muñecos
Ghost Story tells the life of Mr. Nando, an elderly man who is quite lonely to tell the truth. One unexpected day he receives a surprise visit at his house that takes his breath away. This performance is a romantic comedy that will undoubtedly make you laugh but sometimes you can also bring a tear to your eyes.
- Dates
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5.25.(Sun)
14:00 ~ 14:30 (STAGE.2)
15:50 ~ 16:20 (STAGE.8)
- Runtime
- 30mins
5.31.(Sat)
Lounge Theater
[Japan] Red Car Yonmaru
Puppet Theater Hitomiza
Yonmaru, an old red car, has a hard time starting, has holes in it, its hood almost comes off, and it doesn't go very fast. But on bumpy roads, it shows its true potential by revving its strong engine. However, when the owner has a baby, "Yonmaru" ends up in a corner of a field, but a mechanic who loves cars comes along, and in the end, it is reborn as a red, cheerful truck that makes the most of its strong engine.
- Dates
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5.31.(Sat)
11:40 ~ 12:20
17:00 ~ 17:40
- Runtime
- 40mins