Kurent
puppet theatre musical
Puppet theater play and musical for children
Kurent is the most popular and numerous traditional carnival figure in Slovenia. His home is the city of Ptuj (where Aleš comes from) and the nearby villages. According to an ancient belief Kurent is a demon chasing winter away and calling spring to the country. Although Kurent has long lost its magic power, it cannot be considered as an ordinary carnival mask, for it still inspires mystical and powerful feelings.
In the play with songsfor a puppet theater the world is affected by global warming. Winter disapears and the Kurent has to search for it and find it to reestablish order.
Production: Puppet theatre Maribor and Theatre Ptuj, 2011.
Directors: Saša Jovanović in Peter Srpčič
Text: Aleš Šteger
Puppet design: Gregor Lorenci in Neva Vrba
Music: Branko Rožman
Actors: Miha Bezeljak, Aja Kobe, Danilo Trstenjak, Elena Volpi in Anže Zevnik
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