MOSCOW      RUSSIA

NIKOLAI  ZYKOV THEATRE

WORLD TOUR OF MARIONETTES

wordless puppet show for children and family audience

technique - string marionettes, giant LED puppet

duration - 60 min

An absolutely original performance for the whole family of marionettes puppets from Asia, Africa, Europe, North and South America, which have received numerous international awards around the world. Unusual and unique Nikolai Zykov puppets have sizes from 1 to 8 meters and are able to surprise the most demanding spectators of any age. The attention of the viewers is offered a unique collection of bright and unforgettable marionettes of the world, stunning in their beauty. In the unpredictable kaleidoscope of very different miniatures, everyone, regardless of age, will find something new for themselves. The program of the performance is compiled as a journey from the most ancient civilizations to the present day, where each miniature is a new unexpected page of the boundless world culture. At this performance, ancient sculptures come to life, princes and princesses, dancers and beauties demonstrate their stunning outfits. Nikolai Zykov's puppets arouse great interest among amateurs and professionals at the most prestigious festivals of modern puppet art. The unique performances of the Nikolai Zykov Theater are gathering full halls all over the world with invariable success. Critics call these shows "like a discovery", and call Nikolai Zykov "one of the most significant puppeteers in the world".

Nikolai Zykov is an artist of the world stage, who has delighted spectators in more than 50 countries of Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America, has created more than 250 unique puppets, glove, rod and experimental puppets. Nikolai is the author, director, artist and performer of more than 30 puppet shows with many international awards for innovative creativity and outstanding performance, including awards of the UNIMA World Puppeteers Congresses.

The art of marionettes from different countries of the world has a very rich history, and this is what inspired the creation of this show, where you will see puppets from Mexico, Brazil, India, China, Russia and other countries of the world. The show uses unique marionettes - these are puppets controlled by strings from above, and not only one, but 2, 3 and even 5 puppets controlled by one puppeteer at the same time. This show also uses unique light puppets. They glow themselves. Two technologies are used for this - LEDs and electroluminescent wires. The design of each puppet in the show is unique.

"Zykov captivates the audience by precise and majestic manipulation of his delightful and complex puppets" Festival de Bonecos, Canela, Brazil.

"Nikolai Zykov has a variety of technical surprises that make his shows a success. His puppets live independently from their creator. Nikolai Zykov is making the step of technical development into the future." Jakob Steiner, Austria.

"His puppet show doesn't leave anybody indifferent. Everything he shows is like a discovery..." Olga Semenova. Molodaya Gvardia, Russia.

"The humor, elaborate sets and the virtuoso operating technique galvanizes the audience..." Tatiana Russkikh. Youth Review, Russia.

"Nikolai Zykov is one of the most important puppeteers of the world ... a master!" Festival de Bonecos, Canela, Brazil.

"...the most titled puppeteer of Russia, the master of world class..." News. Culture TV, Russia.

"The work Nikolai Zykov does both modern, and classical is beautiful to look at. Nikolai Zykov is definitely a National Treasure". Steven Mark Overton, USA.

"...Using modern materials and technologies, Zykov presented a very spectacular show, which excited the audience by its refinement and luxury..." Revista E. Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Nikolai Zykov carefully studied the ancient history of China, India, Japan, customs, the history of the costumes of these countries, so that the audience would then see and appreciate the art of their peoples. "Olga Semyonova. Young Guard, Russia.

"Whole families go to his shows. Each of Zykov's presentation is not just a performance, but an enchanting show that can hold the attention of spectators of different ages." Yulia Bykhanova, Trust TV, Russia.

Among the awards: "Arts Innovation" Award of the 12th China Shanghai International Arts Festival (2010), "Excellent Show" Award of the 21st UNIMA Congress and World Puppet Festival in Chengdu (2012), "Performance Award" of Asia-Pacific UNIMA commission (2014), Award of the 4th Colombo International Theatre Festival (2015), Award "For brilliant performing mastery" of the 12th International Festival of Contemporary Puppetry in Bucharest (2016), "Outstanding Creativity" Award of Asia-Pacific UNIMA commission (2017), "Sell-out show" Laurel of Edinburgh Festival Fringe (2017).

Nikolai Zykov has performed his puppet shows more than 4000 times in more than 50 countries around the world: in Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, Mexico, United States, Canada, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia, Russia, Byelorussia, Poland, Germany, Belgium, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Moldova, Transnistria, Bulgaria, Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, Israel, Egypt, South Africa, Mauritius, Seychelles, Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, China, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea and Japan.
 

IN THE PROGRAM: LEADER OF MAYA, LAMBADA, AFRICAN DANCE, MAGICIAN, KATHAKHALI DANCER, CHINESE BEAUTY, GOLDEN DRAGON, FRENCH SONG, RUSSIAN SOUVENIR . (The program can be changed)

Technical requirements: one microphone in hand and a non-stop mp3 playback, the preferred stage wide - 6-10 m, stage depth - 6-10 m, the curtains must be black or dark, one 220 V socket is required on the stage. More information in Official rider.

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