Teatro e Marionetas de Mandrágora
rocking show . on stage
This category of projects brings together a set of artistic proposals aimed at young audiences, as well as families, school groups, or private audiences.We consider artistic creation designed to educate audiences to be fundamental, but above all we believe that every individual should have access to cultural enjoyment regardless of their age. We also believe that these projects allow us to explore personal experiences and develop languages of artistic communication, creating very specific norms, such as dialogue with babies…
The water that flows through me
- todos os públicos
Bzzzoira Mourish
- M.4 . 00h40
Shells
- todos os públicos . 00h45
Discoverers
- todos os públicos . 00h45
My Grandfather Can Fly!
- M.3 . 00h45
rocking show . off stage
This category of projects brings together a set of artistic proposals aimed at young audiences, as well as families, school groups, or private audiences.We consider artistic creation designed to educate audiences to be fundamental, but above all we believe that every individual should have access to cultural enjoyment regardless of their age. We also believe that these projects allow us to explore personal experiences and develop languages of artistic communication, creating very specific norms, such as dialogue with babies…
The Forest
- M.3 . 00h40
The True Story of the Big Bad Wolf
- M.3 . 00h30
Benilde Bzzzoira
- M.2 . 00h30
Mistletoe Tales
- M.3 . 00h30
Firefly Forest
- M.3 . 00h30
Dawn Brings Dreams
- M.3 . 00h50
Odin's Cloak
- M.4 . 00h45
Salt Hands
- M.4 . 00h45
- rescuing elements of our cultural identity
The Black Cat and the Silver Seagull
- M.4 . 00h45
The Firefly Keeper
- M.3 . 00h40
Mr. Nibble
- M.6 . 00h45
root creation . on stage
Original projects that aim to promote a broad artistic language and creative freedom for creators to challenge themselves artistically and dramatically, as well as in the exploration of interpretation, puppetry, and object theater. These creations are a fundamental reflection of their creators' concerns.We decided on this designation due to the genesis of the name that gives us rise — Mandrake (Mandrágora), a plant associated with a certain mysticism. That root is also the origin point of our structure, which, in a very many-skilled way, branches out in diverse paths. We're a creative team that considers and analyzes each other's personal concerns and also challenges itself that lead to discoveries which affirm the art of theater and, more specifically, of puppetry.
More than two decades later, this form and figure emerged in a long process of discovery. We went through collective creations, invited directors, and gave voice to the artists who make up the creative core of the structure. Therefore, we believe we've achieved a clearer way of indicating the potential paths and trajectories of a collective composed by individual choices.
under the skin
- M.6 . 00h45
- visual puppet theater show with live music based on the pictorial work of Julio / Saúl Dias
The girl who painted birds
- M.6 . 00h45
- conquered liberty is always supported by those who sacrifice their own freedom
The Ancient Olive Tree
- M.12 . 00h45
- based on the novel “Escavadoras” by Marta Pais Oliveira
house of winds
- M.4 . 00h50
Torn Hearts
- M.12 . 01h00
After the Rain
- M.6 . 00h55
The golden fisherman
- M.6 . 00h45
- a creation that rescues the memories of the people who lived bound to the Douro River, crafting a unique universe within the world of puppet theatre
the Gate
- M.12 . 01h00
root creation . off stage
Original projects that aim to promote a broad artistic language and creative freedom for creators to challenge themselves artistically and dramatically, as well as in the exploration of interpretation, puppetry, and object theater. These creations are a fundamental reflection of their creators' concerns.We decided on this designation due to the genesis of the name that gives us rise — Mandrake (Mandrágora), a plant associated with a certain mysticism. That root is also the origin point of our structure, which, in a very many-skilled way, branches out in diverse paths. We're a creative team that considers and analyzes each other's personal concerns and also challenges itself that lead to discoveries which affirm the art of theater and, more specifically, of puppetry.
More than two decades later, this form and figure emerged in a long process of discovery. We went through collective creations, invited directors, and gave voice to the artists who make up the creative core of the structure. Therefore, we believe we've achieved a clearer way of indicating the potential paths and trajectories of a collective composed by individual choices.
asleep
- M.6 . 00h45
Dawn
- M.6 . 00h45
red hood
- M.6 . 00h50
F.U.N.I.L.
- M.16
Stories from the Old Village
- M.6 . 00h50
Califar Mill
- M.8 . 00h50
COMPLAIN
- M.8 . 01h00
travelling theater . on stage
The outdoors, the street, and the open air are as much a way of being as they are a form of artistic dialogue. This is the privileged stage for community life. In a country like Portugal, the occupation of outdoor spaces—our squares, gardens, and beaches—is fundamental. These are places where the sun shines and where families, children, and spectators gather, turning artistic creation into a point of contact, with the sky and the landscape as their backdrop.Since time immemorial, whether through small or large-scale works, historical contexts, or vibrant festivals, our territory has offered magnificent natural and urban spaces. We populate these settings with countless proposals born from our particular artistic way of being. Whether through new creations, itinerant performances, or the presentation of our beloved Teatro Dom Roberto, we believe that the street and the open air are inseparable from our journey.
The street is not simple; it contends with atmospheric unpredictability, the inconstancy of space, and shifting social dynamics. Yet, it is immediately embraced by the local population—the people who transform a fleeting performance into a lasting memory. We deeply value the outdoors and feel that it remains the ideal place to make art happen.
balloon village
- M.3 . 01h00
- build a poetic and artistic vision of our inner territory explore with the community reflections on the loss of social acts, the extinction of heritage, and new ways of building a global village
A Brief History of Portugal
- todos os públicos . 00h45
stories from the land
- M.3 . 00h45
- based on the fable “Cravo, Rosa e Jasmim” (Carnation, Rose, and Jasmine) by Teófilo Braga
Salt Hands - Lambe Lambe
- M.4 . 00h08
- a journey through the world of miniature puppets to a tiny stage where theatre unfolds in a deeply individualized way
The Monstrous - Seven Seas Parade
- todos os públicos . 01h00
Robertos Theater
- todos os públicos . 00h30
travelling theater . off stage
The outdoors, the street, and the open air are as much a way of being as they are a form of artistic dialogue. This is the privileged stage for community life. In a country like Portugal, the occupation of outdoor spaces—our squares, gardens, and beaches—is fundamental. These are places where the sun shines and where families, children, and spectators gather, turning artistic creation into a point of contact, with the sky and the landscape as their backdrop.Since time immemorial, whether through small or large-scale works, historical contexts, or vibrant festivals, our territory has offered magnificent natural and urban spaces. We populate these settings with countless proposals born from our particular artistic way of being. Whether through new creations, itinerant performances, or the presentation of our beloved Teatro Dom Roberto, we believe that the street and the open air are inseparable from our journey.
The street is not simple; it contends with atmospheric unpredictability, the inconstancy of space, and shifting social dynamics. Yet, it is immediately embraced by the local population—the people who transform a fleeting performance into a lasting memory. We deeply value the outdoors and feel that it remains the ideal place to make art happen.
Master Pedro Pereira's Farce
- M.6 . 00h40
Misadventures of Our Kingdom
- M.3 . 00h30
Between Places
- M.6 . 00h30
Fountain of Loves
- M.6 . 00h40
In Taberna
- M.6 . 00h40
King Dinis's Jesters
- M.3 . 00h30
scare fear to death
- M.6 . 00h45
The Mystery of Adam
- M.6 . 00h30
The Triumph of the Strong
- M.3 . 00h30
Cats wander through poems…
- todos os públicos . 01h00
- beauty turns our souls inside out and then slips away
Queen of the Snows
- M.3 . 00h10
educational service . on stage
School is where a significant part of learning takes place. For many years, we have been allies in education and culture, through the training of individuals and raising their artistic awareness.We have created a section dedicated to schools, at different school levels, to simplify the communication process between the Company and school management.
There are many other creations that fit these possibilities, but we have selected proposals that, in our view, find in the school environment an ideal place to build the identity of each of these young individuals. Individuals who are in training and who we believe are the future of this structured and free society. One spectator at a time, one student at a time, and we will have fulfilled our cultural and educational mission.
The boy who lived by the sea
- M.3 . 00h35
- identity and territory, sense of belonging, exploration of local built and intangible heritage
Refuge
- M.3 . 00h40
educational service . off stage
School is where a significant part of learning takes place. For many years, we have been allies in education and culture, through the training of individuals and raising their artistic awareness.We have created a section dedicated to schools, at different school levels, to simplify the communication process between the Company and school management.
There are many other creations that fit these possibilities, but we have selected proposals that, in our view, find in the school environment an ideal place to build the identity of each of these young individuals. Individuals who are in training and who we believe are the future of this structured and free society. One spectator at a time, one student at a time, and we will have fulfilled our cultural and educational mission.
The Garden - Volume I - Spring
- M.2 . 00h30
What Hands Are For
- M.3 . 00h40
staged reading . off stage
The Company develops projects in which, through the reading or reformulation of artistic programs with multiple points of origin, it proposes the reinterpretation of a theme.Whether in the interpretation of excerpts from creations, in the reading of texts, or in scenic and plastic work, this way of connecting words, images, and the viewer presupposes a relationship of informal dialogue.
Cuca Macuca
- M.3 . 00h30
animation . on stage
CANTOninho
- todos os públicos . 00h30
animation . off stage
The 7 Houses of inFortune
- M.3 . 00h45
Days of the Jouney
- M.3 . 00h45
Stars Gardener
- M.2 . 00h20
Lia's Legend
- M.3 . 00h45
Legends from My Forest
- M.3 . 00h45
The Seeder
- M.6 . 00h25
Mr. Nible and the Fireflies
- M.6 . 00h00
collaboration . on stage
Florival the little shepherd
- M.3 . 00h50
The Bear That Wasn't
- M.3 . 00h50
Odditorio
- todos os públicos
Plastikus
- M.3 . 01h00
Aunt Graça
- 12 aos 12 anos
collaboration . off stage
The Oriana Fairy
- M.6 . 00h45
Walking on Clouds
- M.6 . 00h50
SCALE
- M.6 . 00h40
Borbolino
- M.3 . 00h45
Window
- M.12 . 00h20
Making Music for Animals
- M.6 . 00h45
Fish Eyes
- todos os públicos
Rumpelstiltskin - The Middle Story
- M.6 . 00h50
Xerazade is not alone!
- M.6 . 00h50
community project . on stage
The impact of artistic work on the community allows us to consider it an excellent tool for empowering vulnerable individuals. Several projects implemented by different artistic organizations lead us to conclude that there are integrative behavioral improvements in the community.Government support for the development of various programs in this area is an important facilitating factor for various associations and institutions that actively address this issue, creating social development projects through art.
“The concept of Education through Art has been the subject of reflection by some educators, philosophers, and even historians, fitting into the emergence of ‘new values and concepts’ in contexts of social, economic, and ideological transformation. Thus, several writings have emerged, nationally and internationally, as a product of concern and reflection.” (Meira, 2015).
In line with this thinking, the work presented demonstrates the importance of artistic practice in communities that welcome individuals with different vulnerabilities, from different age groups.
Although Morin has a very clear view of our thought process and its “hidden principles,” his view of things and the world is distorted by beliefs and, above all, by the goal of lifting the veil on a widespread belief that individuals in situations of vulnerability only enjoy artistic contact as social positivism, without this being properly analyzed. The creator of art and their creative potential are fundamental in these socially segregated communities. (Morin, 2005)
Memory Collectors
- M.4 . 00h30
Margins
- M.3 . 00h30
- artistic incursions into the public sphere
Cocoon Project
- todos os públicos . 00h30
sown and the bird breeders
- M.6 . 01h00
- community project for intervention in public spaces
community project . off stage
The impact of artistic work on the community allows us to consider it an excellent tool for empowering vulnerable individuals. Several projects implemented by different artistic organizations lead us to conclude that there are integrative behavioral improvements in the community.Government support for the development of various programs in this area is an important facilitating factor for various associations and institutions that actively address this issue, creating social development projects through art.
“The concept of Education through Art has been the subject of reflection by some educators, philosophers, and even historians, fitting into the emergence of ‘new values and concepts’ in contexts of social, economic, and ideological transformation. Thus, several writings have emerged, nationally and internationally, as a product of concern and reflection.” (Meira, 2015).
In line with this thinking, the work presented demonstrates the importance of artistic practice in communities that welcome individuals with different vulnerabilities, from different age groups.
Although Morin has a very clear view of our thought process and its “hidden principles,” his view of things and the world is distorted by beliefs and, above all, by the goal of lifting the veil on a widespread belief that individuals in situations of vulnerability only enjoy artistic contact as social positivism, without this being properly analyzed. The creator of art and their creative potential are fundamental in these socially segregated communities. (Morin, 2005)
The Bird Woman
- M.3 . 01h00
Oh the Love!
- M.3 . 01h00
7 Headed Beast
- M.4 . 00h45
Carton Citizen
- M.3 . 00h45
against winds
- M.3 . 01h00
And Stories Happen
- M.3 . 01h00
Filaments
- todos os públicos . 00h30
Judas MMV
- M.3 . 01h00
Judas MMVI
- M.3 . 01h00
Judas MMVII
- M.3 . 01h00
Judas MMX
- M.3 . 01h00
Judas MMXI
- M.3 . 01h00
Judas MMXII
- M.3 . 01h00
Judas MMXIII
- M.3 . 01h00
Judas MMXIV
- M.3 . 01h00
Judas MMXIX
- M.3 . 01h00
Judas MMXV
- M.3 . 01h00
Judas MMXVI
- M.3 . 01h00
Judas MMXVII
- M.3 . 01h00
Judas MMXVIII
- todos os públicos . 01h00
Judas MMXX
- M.3 . 01h00
Judas MMXXI
- M.3 . 01h00
Judas MMXXII
- M.3 . 01h00
Bestial Dream March
- M.3 . 01h00
Tides
- M.3 . 01h00
Rio Tinto Monster
- 3 aos 3 anos . 00h45
Flight Nostalgia
- M.3 . 00h50
- how can we truly live without freedom?
REPAIR
- todos os públicos
Became invisible
- M.8 . 00h45
theater in institutions . on stage
Since 2003, Teatro e Marionetas de Mandrágora has acted as a strategic partner in cultural mediation, implementing educational services that utilize puppetry as a vital tool for dialogue.Our institutional programs are widely disseminated across the country, providing venues with pedagogical tools designed to bridge the gap between institutions and their visitors. These are sensory-driven performances that invite the audience to engage through participatory contemplation.
By promoting Educational Service programs through the art of puppetry, we establish a unique rapport with the public. We aim to foster a global mindset—encouraging audiences to reflect, ponder, and, above all, cultivate new cultural habits. Integrated into heritage promotion and the decoding of artistic languages for young audiences, this project champions the puppet as a powerful vehicle for communication and learning within educational settings.
Afonso Henriques: a king for real
- M.6 . 00h30
Love's Doom
- M.6 . 00h45
Here a King was Born!
- M.6 . 00h35
Constância Dolls
- M.3 . 00h30
- in safeguarding intangible heritage
White and the Seven Millers
- M.3 . 00h25
How D. João I took Guimarães Town
- M.6 . 00h30
Growing up Playing
- M.3 . 00h30
And thus Guimarães was Born
- M.6 . 00h13
Sand Grains
- M.3 . 00h30
The story of a brave castrejo!
- M.3 . 00h30
Uncle Alberto's stories
- M.6 . 00h30
Hmnm! There are Monks in the Monastery
- M.3 . 00h30
Egas Moniz Legend
- M.3 . 00h20
Legend of the Sun Knight
- M.6 . 00h45
Enamored Hands
- M.6 . 00h30
Maria Moisés
- M.3 . 00h50
Mumadona Dias
- M.6 . 00h30
The Cryptoporticus - The Game
- M.6 . 00h25
the man who plows the word
- M.3 . 00h30
The Palace of Afonso and Constance
- M.3 . 00h35
The Treasure of the Better Castle
- M.3 . 00h35
THE SHOEMAKER AND the trasnos
- M.6 . 00h05
Three Wishes
- M.6 . 00h05
a treasure in the palm of your hand
- M.3 . 00h06
- a tiny story about a huge place in the memory of Estarreja
Journey to the Bottom of the Sea
- M.3 . 00h30
theater in institutions . off stage
Since 2003, Teatro e Marionetas de Mandrágora has acted as a strategic partner in cultural mediation, implementing educational services that utilize puppetry as a vital tool for dialogue.Our institutional programs are widely disseminated across the country, providing venues with pedagogical tools designed to bridge the gap between institutions and their visitors. These are sensory-driven performances that invite the audience to engage through participatory contemplation.
By promoting Educational Service programs through the art of puppetry, we establish a unique rapport with the public. We aim to foster a global mindset—encouraging audiences to reflect, ponder, and, above all, cultivate new cultural habits. Integrated into heritage promotion and the decoding of artistic languages for young audiences, this project champions the puppet as a powerful vehicle for communication and learning within educational settings.
The Cicada and the Ant
- todos os públicos . 00h20
Alarriba - The Man Who Talked to Fishes
- M.3 . 00h30
performance resulting from workshop . on stage
Take to One's Heels
- todos os públicos . 00h30
performance resulting from workshop . off stage
The Legend of Peter Without
- M.3 . 00h30
The Legend of the Douro River
- M.3 . 01h00
The Origin of Quasi Species
- todos os públicos . 00h30
The Valiant Princess
- M.3 . 01h00
Aliens in Action
- todos os públicos . 00h30
Caturo - The Little Warrior
- M.8 . 00h30
Bunny and his Friends
- M.3 . 01h00
Comdomínio
- todos os públicos . 01h00
Once upon a time… a long time ago…
- M.3 . 01h00
Spheres - Researchers' Night
- M.6 . 00h30
Gondomar Charter
- M.3 . 01h00
Historiar, the place where eyes close
- M.3 . 00h30
Sea Breeze
- M.4 . 00h30
Sea Monsters
- todos os públicos
The Mountain Giant
- M.3 . 00h45
The Father Who Became a Mother
- M.3 . 00h30
Parade Against Fears
- M.3 . 01h00
Parade of the Restless
- M.3 . 01h00
Almost to the Clouds
- M.3 . 00h45
UFO ÁREA 51
- M.3 . 00h30
small workshop . on stage
Puppets, while often associated with childhood, are deeply woven into our collective imagination, history, and tradition. This art form offers an inexhaustible wealth of theatrical experiences, constantly renewing itself through innovative creation and manipulation on the modern stage.It is essential for educators to equip themselves with the specialized knowledge needed to facilitate these experiences. By exploring diverse materials and construction techniques, teachers can provide students with the tools to develop original creative work, transforming the classroom into a laboratory for theatrical discovery and artistic expression.
Open Class
- M.8 . 02h30
Dress-up Dolls
- M.4 . 01h00
Weirdsters - Mask Making
- M.4 . 01h00
Puppets - Sock Story
- M.4 . 02h30
String Puppets - Cruzes Cruzeta
- M.6 . 02h30
Glove Puppets
- M.4 . 02h30
Marotte Puppets
- M.6 . 02h30
Paper Puppets - Box of Entangled Stories
- M.4 . 02h30
Shadow Puppets - Stories with Shadow
- M.4 . 02h30
Rod Puppets - Dom Barom and Madame Arame
- M.4 . 02h30
Cardboard Puppets - Carboard World
- M.6 . 02h30
Foam Puppets - Sea Monsters
- M.6 . 02h30
Foam Puppets - Olhapins & Olharapos
- M.6 . 02h30
Miniature Puppets - Lambe Lambe
- M.6 . 02h30
Puppets in Motion - Mobile
- M.4 . 02h30
Marottxs - Rod Puppets
- M.6 . 02h30
- puppet-making workshop
Masks
- M.6 . 02h30
Paper Sea Monsters
- M.6 . 02h30
- is it be a fish, a dolphin, a monster?
Not everything that comes to the net...
- M.4 . 02h30
- creation of animated shapes that remind us of fish swimming freely
Shelter Nest
- M.5 . 01h30
- an art installation created by young visionaries
Dress the Spring Workshop
- M.4 . 02h30
Role of Wind
- M.6 . 02h30
Little Scares
- M.4 . 02h30
small workshop . discontinued
Puppets, while often associated with childhood, are deeply woven into our collective imagination, history, and tradition. This art form offers an inexhaustible wealth of theatrical experiences, constantly renewing itself through innovative creation and manipulation on the modern stage.It is essential for educators to equip themselves with the specialized knowledge needed to facilitate these experiences. By exploring diverse materials and construction techniques, teachers can provide students with the tools to develop original creative work, transforming the classroom into a laboratory for theatrical discovery and artistic expression.
Box of I's and We's
- M.4 . 00h30
Give Wings to Spring
- todos os públicos . 02h30
Giants and Dwarfs - Parents and Children
- M.6 . 12h00
Kit JUDAS MMXX
- todos os públicos . 01h00
Tabletop Puppets
- M.4 . 02h30
Bird Making Workshop
- M.6 . 02h00
Artistic Workshops
- 7 aos 14 anos
- from visual creation to theatrical play
Rock-Paper-Scissors
- M.6 . 01h00
- workshop debating freedom and its deprivation
Object Theater - Creatures from the Well
- M.6 . 02h30
Shadow Theater - Shadows also have Bodies
- M.6 . 02h30
big workshop . on stage
The members of the Company have a strong background in dramatic and plastic expression. This is reflected in the diversity of workshops that it offers to the public.It is through these activities that the Company introduces puppet theater to the community, thus attracting wider audiences and motivating them to learn about this fascinating art.
More specific training for professionals in the field fills a gap at the national level, highlighting us as an organization that not only creates, but also teaches others to create, without reservation. All types of puppets used in these courses have been previously explored in the Company's shows, resulting from in-depth research into the techniques and materials used to make them.
Automatons
- M.12 . 12h00
Puppetry Dramatic Expression
- M.12 . 06h00
Giants
- M.12 . 12h00
Introduction to Doughs and Modeling Techniques
- M.15 . 12h00
Direct Manipulation
- M.12 . 12h00
Shadow Puppets
- M.12 . 06h00
Foam Puppets
- M.12 . 12h00
D. Roberto Theater
- M.12 . 06h00
Miniature Theater - Lambe Lambe
- M.12 . 06h00
big workshop . discontinued
The members of the Company have a strong background in dramatic and plastic expression. This is reflected in the diversity of workshops that it offers to the public.It is through these activities that the Company introduces puppet theater to the community, thus attracting wider audiences and motivating them to learn about this fascinating art.
More specific training for professionals in the field fills a gap at the national level, highlighting us as an organization that not only creates, but also teaches others to create, without reservation. All types of puppets used in these courses have been previously explored in the Company's shows, resulting from in-depth research into the techniques and materials used to make them.
School of Puppetry - INTRODUCTION
- M.12 . 18h00
Glove Puppets
- M.12 . 12h00
Puppet Scenic Experimentation Laboratory
- M.14 . 18h00
Rod Puppets
- M.16 . 12h00
Marottes & Larotes
- M.16 . 14h00
Expressive Mask
- M.12 . 12h00
Puppeteer Preparation
- M.16 . 06h00
Puppet's Root
- M.14 . 12h00
Black Light Theater - Sense Factory
- M.4 . 02h30
Molding Techniques
- M.14 . 12h00
welcomed workshop . on stage
I-HUMAN
- M.6 . 02h00
- workshop for the creation of cardboard robot puppets
Puppetry Storytelling
- M.14 . 06h00
- scenography workshop by Troy Hourie – storytelling through the gestural design of the puppet stage
welcomed workshop . off stage
Image Box
- M.6 . 02h30
scissor cut cut
- M.6 . 02h30
MailArt & ArtByMail
- 3 aos 10 anos . 02h30
Monopostal Workshop
- M.6 . 02h30
Complain You Too
- M.8 . 02h30
Zingarelhos and other Optical Toys I
- M.6 . 02h30
Zingarelhos and other Optical Toys II
- M.6 . 02h30
exhibition . on stage
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.
Ink String Puppets
- todos os públicos
Puppets in Portugal
- todos os públicos
- a look at Portuguese puppets and their creators
Puppet Stage
- todos os públicos
A Journey Made by You
- todos os públicos
exhibition . off stage
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.
“house of winds” Exhibition
- todos os públicos
“Puppetry School” - Exhibition
- todos os públicos
Hands Full of Shells and Feet Full of Flowers
- todos os públicos
Theatrical Masks
- todos os públicos
Mar~Marionetas Showcase
- todos os públicos
POWERLESS
- M.6
International Puppet and Object Award - Mar~Marionetas
- todos os públicos
art installation . on stage
The environment that surrounds us is inspiring, a source of dialogue between public space and art. Thus, artistic installations integrate urban and rural spaces, whether through events and initiatives, or informally, presenting themselves to everyone. Art can and should be present outside galleries and exhibition spaces, there too, but not only there. Whether through guest artists or intergenerational community programs, the installation of art in public spaces is a statement. Art is important in our daily lives, whether in harmony or as a confrontation of ideas and concepts that encourage us to reflect. And suddenly, while walking, the individual finds themselves in front of the work, the installation, breaking the routine through art. And so thoughts, reflections, or the simple aesthetic contemplation of something that arises unexpectedly are instigated, placing the individual's mind in a place of artistic reality.
30 stories. 30 shelters. a multitude of perspectives.
- todos os públicos
Mamoa
- todos os públicos
Dressing Up Spring
- todos os públicos
- an art installation created by young visionaries
art installation . discontinued
The environment that surrounds us is inspiring, a source of dialogue between public space and art. Thus, artistic installations integrate urban and rural spaces, whether through events and initiatives, or informally, presenting themselves to everyone. Art can and should be present outside galleries and exhibition spaces, there too, but not only there. Whether through guest artists or intergenerational community programs, the installation of art in public spaces is a statement. Art is important in our daily lives, whether in harmony or as a confrontation of ideas and concepts that encourage us to reflect. And suddenly, while walking, the individual finds themselves in front of the work, the installation, breaking the routine through art. And so thoughts, reflections, or the simple aesthetic contemplation of something that arises unexpectedly are instigated, placing the individual's mind in a place of artistic reality.
welcomed exhibition . discontinued
HERE, 'HERE
- M.3
COPY/PASTE
- M.3
CUT & PASTE
- M.3
Limite Zero - 22 Years of Animated Forms
- todos os públicos . 01h00
Sandra Neves Puppets
- todos os públicos
art creation . on stage
Since the birth of Teatro e Marionetas de Mandrágora, its creative team has engaged in multidisciplinary artistic dialogues, collaborations, and various partnerships. These cover a wide range of synergies and, as such, the creative artistic team, which is the central axis of all the company's artistic projects, meets with other entities and structures that feel the need to seek out these technically specialized professionals in order to find answers to their creative, educational, or heritage needs.Thus, collaborations between projects and visual artists are often called upon to take place, creating challenging and innovative artistic dialogues that certainly bring new and distinctive sharing of learning, which not only meet technical needs, but rather enhance collaborations and joint creative developments.
These collaborations, many of which have been repeated over the years, create important partnerships between entities that allow for not only dramaturgical, but also technical and artistic observation. The dialogue between performing artists and other bridges of artistic empowerment launches a movement and drives the transmission of specialized knowledge, implementing artistically consolidated projects on stage or in spaces, where joint learning is above all a position in the way of being of the creatives in the structure.
argonauth
- todos os públicos
Cloud Tree
- M.3 . 00h05
- miniature theatre
The One-Eyed Men
- M.6 . 01h00
- one-eyed puppet opera buffa about the life and work of Luís Vaz de Camões
Berto and Roberta
- todos os públicos
D. Sebastião
- todos os públicos
Demon
- todos os públicos
HangMan
- todos os públicos
Esposende Environment
- todos os públicos
Glove Puppet I
- todos os públicos
Glove Puppet II
- todos os públicos
Forest Keeper
- todos os públicos
Young Lad I
- todos os públicos
Young Lad II
- todos os públicos
Judge
- todos os públicos
Super Natura
- todos os públicos
art creation . off stage
Since the birth of Teatro e Marionetas de Mandrágora, its creative team has engaged in multidisciplinary artistic dialogues, collaborations, and various partnerships. These cover a wide range of synergies and, as such, the creative artistic team, which is the central axis of all the company's artistic projects, meets with other entities and structures that feel the need to seek out these technically specialized professionals in order to find answers to their creative, educational, or heritage needs.Thus, collaborations between projects and visual artists are often called upon to take place, creating challenging and innovative artistic dialogues that certainly bring new and distinctive sharing of learning, which not only meet technical needs, but rather enhance collaborations and joint creative developments.
These collaborations, many of which have been repeated over the years, create important partnerships between entities that allow for not only dramaturgical, but also technical and artistic observation. The dialogue between performing artists and other bridges of artistic empowerment launches a movement and drives the transmission of specialized knowledge, implementing artistically consolidated projects on stage or in spaces, where joint learning is above all a position in the way of being of the creatives in the structure.
Agakuke and the Sun's Daughter
- M.4 . 00h45
Agakuke and Mamadu the Marabou
- M.4 . 00h45
Hallucination in a drop of water
- todos os públicos
Bocage
- todos os públicos
EPC
- M.3 . 00h45
Guarda: memory radio
- M.4 . 01h20
Lord of the Flies
- M.6 . 01h20
The Little Big Thumb
- M.3 . 01h10
the box's secret
- M.3 . 00h45
Gaia Opera House
- todos os públicos
PICHE
- todos os públicos
Scorched Earth
- todos os públicos . 01h30
VOLLEY
- todos os públicos
WÅNDERER
- todos os públicos
mandrágora » our background . year 0
Royal Customs House – Shipbuilding Museum
- todos os públicos
- recreation of a historical moment through figures
St. John's Songs
- M.8 . 00h40
mandrágora » our background . year 1
Carnival Animation
- M.3 . 00h20
Birds Exercise
- M.6 . 00h50
mandrágora » our background . year 2
Beethoven - Ode an die freude
- M.6 . 00h20
November
- M.8 . 00h20
mandrágora » our background . year 3 PAP
mandrake » prior to 2002 . occasional project
Sheherazade and her First Stories
- M.6 . 00h35
video
Powerless - Tetanus for Breakfast
- todos os públicos
April twenty-fifth of ninety-four
- todos os públicos . 00h05
- a poem by Nuno Higino, included in the exhibition “April 25 as seen by poets and artists,” curated by António Oliveira
editorial
Publishing serves as a record of our evolution and the changes we have undergone over time. Publishing preserves the history of our company, as well as the development of the art of puppet theater.Overall, publishing within a company is important for preserving the company's history, documenting its techniques and styles, sharing knowledge and skills, and promoting the company and its work.
THE ART OF PUPPETRY
- todos os públicos
free ALMA
- M.3
- children's book accompanying the puppet show "The Girl Who Painted Birds" (A Menina que Pintava Pássaros)
MARIONETA.pt
- M.12
- artistic languages of contemporary puppetry
the Refuge - the art of protecting the forest
- M.8
- illustrated book with CD and sheet music
other
Mandrágora Anniversary
- todos os públicos . 01h00
Schools come to CINANIMA
- M.3 . 01h00
Camera! Puppets!… Action!
- M.8 . 01h00
- around the puppets, the screen unfolds: theatre, animated cinema, documentaries, …
Guided Tours
- M.3 . 01h00
