Performance «Puss in Boots» by the Ganja State Puppet Theater
Genre: Musical Puppet Show
Age Rating: 10+
Duration: 45 minutes
Language: Azerbaijani
Venue: Small Stage
Date and Time: October 22, 3:00 PM
Creative Team:
- Author – Charles Perrault
- Director and Musical Arrangement – Shamil Mammadli
- Artist: - Entiga Badirova
- Set Designer – Mahammad Hajiyev
About the Performance:
«Puss in Boots» is a cheerful and entertaining puppet show about a clever and courageous cat who uses his intelligence, resourcefulness, and kind heart to help a poor young man find happiness and make his dream come true. Along the way, the characters encounter unexpected adventures, fascinating new acquaintances, and amusing situations. The performance teaches children to believe in themselves, value friendship, be brave, and find ways to overcome life's challenges.
About the Theater:
The Ganja State Puppet Theater, located in Ganja, Azerbaijan, was founded on September 18, 1986. The theater is housed in a historic building originally constructed in 1885 by the German community as a Lutheran church. Throughout its history, the company has staged more than 120 puppet productions based on Azerbaijani folk tales, works of national literature, and world classics. Each year, the theater enriches its repertoire with four new productions. The company actively participates in international theater festivals in Turkey, Kazakhstan, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Georgia, and Austria, earning recognition and awards. Among the theater's notable achievements is the Golden Dervish Award, presented by the Union of Theater Workers of Azerbaijan in 1991. Today, the Ganja State Puppet Theater continues to preserve and develop the national traditions of puppetry, introducing young audiences to the rich cultural heritage of Azerbaijan and the world.