Teatro e Marionetas de Mandrágora
root creation
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.6 . 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