Performance Program
Indoor Performances
A special stage for world puppetry unfolding all across Chuncheon!
Experience globally acclaimed productions right here in Chuncheon.
9.10.(Thu)
Chuncheon Puppet Main Theater
Pinocchio
Theatre Ro.Gi.Narae
A magical adventure that opens the limitless world of imagination through Pinocchio, captivating audiences of all ages!
Pinocchio is a musical puppet production that tells the coming-of-age story of a wooden puppet who discovers his true self through a series of experiences, challenges, and choices. Combining puppets created in collaboration with an Italian puppet designer, expressive acting, music, and visual media, the performance presents a captivating fantasy world while warmly conveying themes of self-acceptance, family love, and the meaning of human relationships.
Pinocchio is a musical puppet production that tells the coming-of-age story of a wooden puppet who discovers his true self through a series of experiences, challenges, and choices. Combining puppets created in collaboration with an Italian puppet designer, expressive acting, music, and visual media, the performance presents a captivating fantasy world while warmly conveying themes of self-acceptance, family love, and the meaning of human relationships.
- Dates
- 9.10.(Thu) 10:30 | 19:30 (65mins)
- Ages
- 4 +
9.15.(Tue), 9.16.(Wed)
Chuncheon Puppet Main Theater
Gulliver’s Travels : Zoom In Out
HADDANGSE
A story you've read before, but a Gulliver's Travels you've never experienced before!
“Between magnification and reduction, a sensory voyage where the contours of existence come into view.”
“Between magnification and reduction, a sensory voyage where the contours of existence come into view.”
- Dates
-
9.15.(Tue) 10:30 | 19:30 (60mins)
9.16.(Wed) 10:30 (60mins)
- Ages
- 4 +
9.11.(Fri)
Chuncheon Puppet COCO Theater
My Friend, Daechu
The troupe "maroohan"
A heartwarming journey of growth, laughter, and tears shared by Maru, his imaginary goblin friend, and the whole family!
A Korean traditional music puppet theater performance combining hanji (traditional Korean paper) puppets, traditional masks, witty storytelling, acrobatics, rhythmic Korean music, and playful audience interaction. Through an adventure with Daechu, an imaginary goblin friend, children experience joy and sorrow, excitement and patience, discovering a variety of emotions as they grow. Warm and engaging, the performance invites audiences into a world of imagination and feelings through an interactive theatrical experience.
A Korean traditional music puppet theater performance combining hanji (traditional Korean paper) puppets, traditional masks, witty storytelling, acrobatics, rhythmic Korean music, and playful audience interaction. Through an adventure with Daechu, an imaginary goblin friend, children experience joy and sorrow, excitement and patience, discovering a variety of emotions as they grow. Warm and engaging, the performance invites audiences into a world of imagination and feelings through an interactive theatrical experience.
- Dates
- 9.11.(Fri) 10:30 | 13:30 (42mins)
- Ages
- 3 +
9.14.(Mon), 9.15.(Tue)
Chuncheon Puppet COCO Theater
Gatkkaebi: The Goblin in a Gat
Choomchuda Chuim <門>
A spectacular goblin feast for the whole family — a sold-out sensation for three consecutive years.
"A Thrilling Goblin Dance Celebration That Sets Hearts Racing!"One day, when the magical lights of the goblins begin to fade as laughter disappears from the world, a mischievous goblin named Gatkkaebi appears before a bored young boy. Gatkkaebi: The Goblin in a Gat is a family performance that brings together traditional Korean performing arts, puppetry, dance, and music to create a vibrant world of goblins on stage.
"A Thrilling Goblin Dance Celebration That Sets Hearts Racing!"One day, when the magical lights of the goblins begin to fade as laughter disappears from the world, a mischievous goblin named Gatkkaebi appears before a bored young boy. Gatkkaebi: The Goblin in a Gat is a family performance that brings together traditional Korean performing arts, puppetry, dance, and music to create a vibrant world of goblins on stage.
- Dates
-
9.14.(Mon) 10:30 (50mins)
9.15.(Tue) 10:30 (50mins)
- Ages
- All ages
9.16.(Wed)
Chuncheon Puppet COCO Theater
The Starry Night
Cinnamon Shock
A romantic journey to France from your seat, filled with a love that shines brighter than the stars!
A puppet performance that combines pop-up book-style miniature sets with live cinema technology. Inspired by the love story of the creators’ parents and enriched with fantastical elements, the work explores the timeless emotion of love that transcends gender, time, and culture. Following a couple as they travel through France and experience unforgettable moments together, the story leads to a magical scene in which the man steps into Vincent van Gogh’s painting The Starry Night to bring back a star for the woman he loves.
A puppet performance that combines pop-up book-style miniature sets with live cinema technology. Inspired by the love story of the creators’ parents and enriched with fantastical elements, the work explores the timeless emotion of love that transcends gender, time, and culture. Following a couple as they travel through France and experience unforgettable moments together, the story leads to a magical scene in which the man steps into Vincent van Gogh’s painting The Starry Night to bring back a star for the woman he loves.
- Dates
- 9.16.(Wed) 10:30 | 13:00 (40mins)
- Ages
- All ages
9.11.(Fri)
Chuncheon Puppet BAU Theater
Vroom Vroom: Defense Mode!
mulggo
A minimalist blockbuster overflowing with imagination, racing through the darkest night in search of light!
"The way to overcome the darkest night is to find your own light within it."
This special shadow puppet performance tells the story of Suho's growth—not by hiding from darkness, but by learning to create light from within it.
"The way to overcome the darkest night is to find your own light within it."
This special shadow puppet performance tells the story of Suho's growth—not by hiding from darkness, but by learning to create light from within it.
- Dates
- 9.11.(Fri) 12:00 | 15:00 (40mins)
- Ages
- 4 +
9.12.(Sat)
Chuncheon Puppet BAU Theater
ALONE
BUBBLE DRAGON
A Fantastical Journey Through the Cosmos Along a Brilliant Rainbow Galaxy!
A non-verbal object theatre performance created with soap bubbles, shadows, and puppets. Illuminated soap bubbles blend with shadows to paint memories of a ruined Earth. Following the perspective of the last survivor, “Alone,” audiences are invited to reflect on gratitude, coexistence, and the preciousness of fleeting moments through the fragile and transparent beauty of soap bubbles.
A non-verbal object theatre performance created with soap bubbles, shadows, and puppets. Illuminated soap bubbles blend with shadows to paint memories of a ruined Earth. Following the perspective of the last survivor, “Alone,” audiences are invited to reflect on gratitude, coexistence, and the preciousness of fleeting moments through the fragile and transparent beauty of soap bubbles.
- Dates
- 9.12.(Sat) 12:00 | 15:30 (40mins)
- Ages
- 6 +
9.13.(Sun)
Chuncheon Puppet BAU Theater
Once Upon a Time in an Island
Studio Hat
A mysterious island’s hidden secrets unfold across a giant pop-up book stage, revealing the story of the warmest hero of all.
People fleeing from war settle on an island and gradually build a prosperous community. Yet as repeated disasters strike, fear and selfishness begin to take root, driving people apart. Amid growing distrust, a humble old shoemaker named Roberto slowly emerges as the island’s unlikely hero. Combining a picture-book-inspired stage, live music, and shadow puppetry, this production explores the meaning of true heroism. Through a heartfelt story of courage, love, and sacrifice, it reminds audiences that real change begin
People fleeing from war settle on an island and gradually build a prosperous community. Yet as repeated disasters strike, fear and selfishness begin to take root, driving people apart. Amid growing distrust, a humble old shoemaker named Roberto slowly emerges as the island’s unlikely hero. Combining a picture-book-inspired stage, live music, and shadow puppetry, this production explores the meaning of true heroism. Through a heartfelt story of courage, love, and sacrifice, it reminds audiences that real change begin
- Dates
- 9.13.(Sun) 13:30 | 17:00 (40mins)
- Ages
- 6 +
9.14.(Mon), 9.15.(Tue)
Chuncheon Puppet BAU Theater
The kid drawing water
Puppet troupe Gaegujaengi
Across the endless desert, a young girl's epic journey of survival begins in search of an oasis!
Water is the source of all life. We use it every day, but how often do we stop to appreciate its true value? Set against the endless sands of the African desert, this performance follows a young girl on a remarkable journey to fetch water. Under the blazing sun, she sets out in search of an oasis, encountering temptations, dangers, and a variety of living creatures along the way. As audiences travel with her through the desert, they are invited to reflect on what water means to humans, animals, plants, and all forms of life. Blending breathtaking desert imagery with poetic imagination, this heartfelt production gently reminds us of the preciousness of water and the value of life itself.
Water is the source of all life. We use it every day, but how often do we stop to appreciate its true value? Set against the endless sands of the African desert, this performance follows a young girl on a remarkable journey to fetch water. Under the blazing sun, she sets out in search of an oasis, encountering temptations, dangers, and a variety of living creatures along the way. As audiences travel with her through the desert, they are invited to reflect on what water means to humans, animals, plants, and all forms of life. Blending breathtaking desert imagery with poetic imagination, this heartfelt production gently reminds us of the preciousness of water and the value of life itself.
- Dates
-
9.14.(Mon) 13:00 (35mins)
9.15.(Tue) 13:00 (35mins)
- Ages
- 4 +
9.12.(Sat), 9.13.(Sun)
Festival Theater Momzit
The drumboy: A Journey to Tar
INS Puppet Theatre Lab
A dark fairy tale that leaves the most powerful aftertaste, offering comfort to weary adults.
[The drumboy: A Journey to Tar] follows the wandering and recovery of a boy whose head is shaped like a drum as he sets out in search of a “whole heart.” Through the symbolism and poetic metaphors unique to puppet theatre, the work visualizes anxiety, depression, and the shadows within the human mind, ultimately delivering a message of healing and growth by listening to the rhythm of one’s own heart rather than the expectations of others.
[The drumboy: A Journey to Tar] follows the wandering and recovery of a boy whose head is shaped like a drum as he sets out in search of a “whole heart.” Through the symbolism and poetic metaphors unique to puppet theatre, the work visualizes anxiety, depression, and the shadows within the human mind, ultimately delivering a message of healing and growth by listening to the rhythm of one’s own heart rather than the expectations of others.
- Dates
-
9.12.(Sat) 13:00 (50mins)
9.13.(Sun) 13:00 | 16:00 (50mins)
- Ages
- 13 +
9.11.(Fri)
Chuncheon Puppet Museum
Deuk-Chung : The Servant from the Future
Chuncheon city puppet theater Company
A story of friendship that transcends status, time, and the pages of history.
A captivating historical fantasy that travels between present-day Korea and the Joseon Dynasty through a mysterious mother-of-pearl box. Inspired by the true story of General Han Baek-rok, who defended Chuncheon during the Imjin War, and Deuk-Chung, the servant who remained by his side until the very end, this production reimagines their untold bond through the magic of puppetry. With a stage that resembles a living storybook and beautifully crafted puppets, the performance delivers a moving tale of friendship, family, sacrifice, courage, and hope that transcends time and social status.
A captivating historical fantasy that travels between present-day Korea and the Joseon Dynasty through a mysterious mother-of-pearl box. Inspired by the true story of General Han Baek-rok, who defended Chuncheon during the Imjin War, and Deuk-Chung, the servant who remained by his side until the very end, this production reimagines their untold bond through the magic of puppetry. With a stage that resembles a living storybook and beautifully crafted puppets, the performance delivers a moving tale of friendship, family, sacrifice, courage, and hope that transcends time and social status.
- Dates
- 9.11.(Fri) 10:30 | 19:30 (50mins)
- Ages
- 4 +