MOSCOW RUSSIA
wordless puppet show for children and family audience
technique - string marionettes, giant, radio-controlled and LED puppets
duration - 60 min
Unique light puppets in a fun and unexpected performance for the whole family. This show combines the achievements of the most modern puppetry art with the poetry of Russian folklore. Nikolai Zykov creates unique puppet miniatures that capture all the beauty and the very essence of the Russian soul. An important part of the performance is specially selected music, which includes both unique examples of folk art and the most modern arrangements. During the creation of the show, special attention was paid to Russian folk crafts, which were talented embodiment into modern puppets. In this performance, a giant glowing Firebird comes to life, charming puppets lead round dances. This performance is the best way to introduce the youngest spectators to the treasury of Russian culture and art, and for the most sophisticated spectators an unforgettable performance of bright and colorful light puppets will be a real unexpected surprise. The unique performances of the Nikolai Zykov Theater are gathering full halls all around 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 200 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.
This performance contains Russian folklore light puppets created by Nikolai Zykov in different years, each puppet in the performance is completely unique and unusual. Electroluminescent wires, different types of LEDs and light bulbs are used for light puppets. An extraordinary light structure is created right before the eyes of the audience, which then easily hovers above the stage and auditorium. Even the string marionettes in this performance have completely new designs, materials and control systems.
"Nikolai Zykov invents and makes his own puppets, and he makes them very cool" RTR, Russia.
"...amazing, what great great puppets, excellent, original, funny, entertaining and unique." Peter Garofalo, Northampton, United Kingdom.
“This is already, frankly, a fantasy. The puppets danced, sang and even flew. "Alena Sinitsyna, Hour. Riga, Latvia.
"Whole families go to his performances. Each production by Zykov is not just a performance, but an enchanting show that can hold the attention of spectators of different ages." TV Trust, Russia.
"Nikolay Zykov is the most titled puppeteer in Russia, a master of the highest international class ..." News. TV channel Culture, Russia.
"Nikolai's works, both modern and classical, are beautiful. He is undoubtedly a National Treasure." Stephen Mark Overton, USA.
"Nikolai Zykov is one of the most significant puppeteers in the world, ... a real Master!" Festival de Bonecos, Canela, Brazil.
Among the awards: "Arts Innovation" Award of the 12th China Shanghai International Arts Festival , "Excellent Show" Award of the 21st UNIMA Congress and World Puppet Festival in Chengdu, "Performance Award" of Asia-Pacific UNIMA commission, Award of the 4th Colombo International Theatre Festival, Award "For brilliant performing mastery" of the 12th International Festival of Contemporary Puppetry in Bucharest, "Outstanding Creativity" Award of Asia-Pacific UNIMA commission , "Sell-out show" Laurel of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
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: FIREBIRD, MOSCOW NIGHTS, NEON GIRL, WINTER FOREST, DOLL'S DANCE, RUSSIAN SPACE, ROCKET, 5-МЕТER GIANT. (The program can be changed)
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The duration of the show is 1 hour without intermission. Presentation without a language barrier. Age category of presentation 0+ The show is recommended for spectators from 3 years old Technique - string marionettes, giant, radio-controlled and LED puppets Author, artist, director and performer - NIKOLAI ZYKOV Puppeteer and puppeteer assistant - NADEZHDA DUBININA. Puppeteer and Technical Director - SERGEY ISAEV. All puppets are created, designed and made by NIKOLAI ZYKOV First presentation - January 15 2010, World Trade Centre, Moscow, Russia. Gratitude of Masters of Arts Central House, Moscow, Russia. |
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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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