Teatro e Marionetas de Mandrágora
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Puppet Stage

a look at the company’s archive spanning some 25 years

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Walking through the ‘Palco das Marionetas’ exhibition is, above all, a journey through a world that is often unknown, one that dazzles and enchants us, allowing us to observe at our own pace, following its rhythm. It is a delight to immerse oneself in the aesthetics, the art, and the universe of figures, objects and animated forms, in a synergy of sculpture and set design that, on stage, acts as a catalyst for theatrical experiences.
In this space of multiple journeys, sculptors, set designers, costume designers and other creative artists present their work, which is showcased here in its full scope for observation, offering the opportunity for close analysis. These figures are stripped of movement, yet a movement is foreshadowed and hinted at. Knowing that these figures once inhabited the stage, walked across it, spoke to their audiences, lived and died on stage, they are now separated from their manipulators, actors and dancers, leaving a sense of temporary stillness.
A rich, diverse space, brimming with techniques, materials, forms and scales, each distinct and extremely specific – so unique as to make it one of a kind. As we journey through this dimension, we foster discovery, metaphor, a dreamlike space and a sense of enchantment amongst the diverse audiences who accept this invitation, whether they be children, young people, adults or specific groups.

Knowing that our visitors are so diverse inspires us to try to create an accessible space, one that can be experienced in a straightforward way or explored in greater depth, whilst recognising the extreme complexity that art can sometimes present. The way the exhibition is presented, the audio guides, the Braille descriptions and the piece we have highlighted for blind visitors are all part of an effort to bring us together, to bridge differences and to bridge gaps.
Decades of continuous work are evident here; every figure, every puppet is like an instrument that one learns to set in motion, to breathe life into these objects that lie motionless here. With this journey, we wanted above all to offer ideas and clues, to provide a space for emotions, incorporating into each piece a set of elements that lead us to perceive the narrative contained within it, offering a world unknown to many, which we believe will be a dazzling discovery.

relationship

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art

TEXT enVide neFelibata, Filipa Mesquita
REVISION enVide neFelibata, Filipa Mesquita
AUDIO EDITING enVide neFelibata
DIRECTION enVide neFelibata
CURATOR enVide neFelibata
SCENOGRAPHY, PUPPETS, PROPS AND COSTUMES Clara Ribeiro, enVide neFelibata, Filipa Mesquita, João Pinto, Manuel Matos Silva, Marta Fernandes da Silva, Migvel Tepes, Patrícia Costa
EXHIBITION EQUIPMENT enVide neFelibata, Migvel Tepes
DESIGN enVide neFelibata
SET UP enVide neFelibata, Eurico Santos
TAKE DOWN enVide neFelibata, Eurico Santos
PRODUCTION Teatro e Marionetas de Mandrágora
SUPPORT República Portuguesa – Cultura, Juventude e Desporto / Direção-Geral das Artes, Município de Espinho / Museu Municipal de Espinho, Município de Gondomar

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EXPOPALCO - RIDER TÉCNICO -- PT.ODT 32.3 KB
EXPOPALCO - RIDER TÉCNICO -- PT.PDF 68.9 KB
IMAGERY ARCHIVE PROMO 116.1 MB

PROMO DOSSIER - EN 3.4 MB
PROMO DOSSIER COMPRESSED - EN 1.6 MB

agenda

1 JAN 2026 . THURSDAY > 31 DEC 2026 . THURSDAY
F.A.C.E. - Fórum de Arte e Cultura de Espinho, Espinho, Aveiro■ ■ ■
14 NOV 2026 . SATURDAY . 18h00 > 9 JAN 2027 . SATURDAY
Casa Educativa da Marioneta, Casa Branca de Gramido, Gondomar, Porto■ ■ ■

exhibition

Over the years, the Company has carried out a range of activities, from shows and workshops to collaborations, which have enabled it to build up a vast collection. We realized that it was necessary to showcase this collection, both for the Company, in terms of promotion and publicity, and for the public, who have always been incredibly supportive.
Whether for recreational, educational, or artistic reasons, exhibiting our work is an integral part of our intention to showcase the many facets of puppet theater that accompany the presentation of our creations in the context of a show.

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