Festival Finale: The Snow Queen and the Black Mirror
20 Sep at 17:00, BBD Main Hall
Loosely inspired by Andersen’s classic, director Andrej Kalinka presents a contemporary stage poem exploring the human soul. Rather than recounting a familiar story, it creates a symbolic world where Wisdom, Love, Fear and Beauty seek their own forms. Fusing puppets, live music, movement, light design and projections, this visually captivating performance reflects on imagination and inner strength.
Bratislava Puppet Theatre (Bratislavské bábkové divadlo), founded in 1957, is a progressive stage in contemporary Slovak puppetry. It combines traditional puppetry with physical theatre, object manipulation, projections, live music and multimedia. Alongside its regular repertoire, the theatre actively engages in international collaborations and organises the Prieniky festival.
Creative team:
Libretto, music and direction: Andrej Kalinka
Dramaturgy, directorial and movement collaboration: Milan Kozánek
Visual concept: Pavla Beranová, Andrej Kalinka
Lighting design and projections: Pavla Beranová
Cast:
Adela Dukátová, Ondrej Gajdoš, Miriam Kalinková, Frederika Kašiarová, Ľubomír Piktor, René Sorád, Ján Morávek (guest)
Duration: 55 minutes
Language: Slovak