The most famous puppet in the world, Pinocchio, is coming to Stratford.

This world-wide acclaimed Slovenian puppet show makes its North American debut this July.

This new adaptation of Pinocchio, the classic story of a wooden boy who wishes to become a real boy, takes us back to the very origins of the story. 

With a little bit of wood, some creativity and a little bit of stage magic, life is created.

The event will include:

 • a panel discussion

 • a chance to meet the artists

 • delicious Slovenian refreshments and alcohol available for purchase

Directed and Adapted by: Matteo Spiazzi

Performed by: Miha Bezeljak

Language Consulting by: Metka Damjan

Puppet and Set Design by: Primož Mihevc

Painting by: Darko Erdelji

Costuming by: Mojca Bernjak

Lighting by: Miljenko Knezoci

About The Company

Lutkovno Gledališče Maribor, translating to Maribor Puppet Theatre from Slovene, is located in a renovated 13th century monastary, in Maribor, Slovenia. The Maribor Puppet Theater was founded on December 8, 1973 by the merger of two amateur puppet theaters in the city – the KUD Jože Hermanko Maribor Puppet Theater and the DPD Svoboda Pobrežje Puppet Theater.

Considered one of the best modern puppet theatres in Europe, Lutkovno Gledališče Maribor thoughtfully and sensitively appeals to viewers of all ages through creativity, imagination, and an understanding of puppetry art.

Object Puppetry Theatre & Panel Discussion

2 hours

Ages 8+

$35 (+HST)

Fri July 21 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

with intermission

For tickets visit app.arts-people.com.

Photo: Miha Bezeljak with Pinocchio. © 2023 Boštjan Lah.