22 and 23 may - 09:30h pm
Cine-teatro Curvo Semedo
PHILIPPE GENTY [FR]
To his horror, a storyteller discovers that his left hand has been rummaging through his pocket and wallet, and opening his mail and his drawers. He tricks it by turning his coat over. Is his right hand an accomplice in all this? Is it a double agent?
30 and 31 may - 09:30h pm
Cine-teatro Curvo Semedo
LAURENT BIGOT [FR]
“D’Un air instable” dramatizes disposable, discarded objects. Abandoned, as if returned to the wild, they surrender to the rituals of sound and movement. They live in their own world, an uncanny echo of our own, humorously playing with their newly-found vitality.
31 may - 11:00h pm
Blackbox "Espaço do Tempo"
PIERRE BASTIEN & NUNO REBELO [FR, PT]
The opportunity to bring performers from the world of experimental music together arose at the 2018 International Meeting, following informal talks and the mutual desire to share knowledge. And so, electrified and filtered states of mind are transposed to an acoustic sleep, asleep like a clarinet.
SOBRE
The perfect woman, the seven deadly sins, giants, a curious left hand, objects that come to life, a peculiar crime, a girl who waters flowers and, playing in the background… the sound of a radio! All this and much more to see at the 12th International Puppets Meeting of Montemor-o-Novo.
Between 22 May and 2 June, there’ll be theatre, music, films, workshops and talks all with a central theme: puppets. Companies and performers from Portugal, Spain, France, Germany and The Netherlands will be bringing you puppet shows, animation, music and street performances.
The events will take place at Cine-Teatro Curvo Semedo and Espaço do Tempo’s Black Box and, in this year’s edition, as in previous years, we’re taking unique performances and get togethers to the villages and its inhabitants.
Organised by cultural association Alma D’Arame, this international festival is already in its 12th edition and has been gaining popularity both in Portugal and in Europe thanks to its eclectic programme, which pulls out all the stops year after year.
The festival also includes several complementary educational and fun initiatives, such as Eric Sarria’s workshop : “An introduction to the world of Philippe Genty”, Puppet Talks, with illustrious keynote speakers, and a space for you to try your hand at creating your own designs in the “Paper Masks” workshops at the Escola São João de Deus high school.
BOOK LAUNCH
“12 YEARS, LOTS OF STORIES TO TELL“
22 MAY 09:00 PM
CINE-TEATRO CURVO SEMEDO
"It's always interesting to see the proposals that appear in this event, by its diversity"
"This event is more than a festival, it's like a huge family meeting, and I really like it"
"Great atmosphere! "
"It's a wonder, to be here one more time"
"Montemor is really cool!"
Yes. Most shows have limited seating, so reservations must be made in advance. You can use our online booking form, call us or send an email to book your seat.
Some shows/events do not require a reservation.
Only the shows held at Cine-Teatro Curvo Semedo require a ticket. Tickets for these shows cost €3 per adult. Admission is free for children up to the age of 16.
You can use our online booking form, call us or send an email to book your seat.
Please go to the box office on the day and time of the show and let them know you have a reservation. You can pay for and collect your tickets then.
Shows will be held at several locations in Montemor-o-Novo municipality. Except “Puppet Talks”, which is being held in Évora. Please check the programme for more details.
Below is a list of the various locations:
All children are welcome and admission is free of charge until the age of 16. However, some shows do have a minimum age requirement of 16 years old. Please check the programme for more details.
Admission is free for children up to the age of 16. Children aged 16 and older pay the full price for an adult ticket. €3 per adult, per show.
Montemor-o-Novo
Alentejo, Portugal
Tel: (+351) 927 595 232
Email: geral@almadarame.pt
