The Canterville Ghost
based on Oscar Wilde's story
Schedule / Upcoming
22 January, 2026 Thursday
Momo or The Life Before Us
A solo performance by Dimitar Nikolov - Shablata based on the novel "La Vie Devant Soi" by Romain Gary (Emile Ajar)
24 January, 2026 Saturday
The Boy Who Chased the Wind
"The Boy Who Chased the Wind" – a contemporary puppet performance about the power of perseverance, justice, and courage, inspiring audiences of all ages.
The Boy Who Chased the Wind
"The Boy Who Chased the Wind" – a contemporary puppet performance about the power of perseverance, justice, and courage, inspiring audiences of all ages.
25 January, 2026 Sunday
Chirpy the Sparrow
This classical Bulgarian tale will meet the trustful Kosse Bosse with the willy Fox and the friendly Dog.
Chirpy the Sparrow
This classical Bulgarian tale will meet the trustful Kosse Bosse with the willy Fox and the friendly Dog.
29 January, 2026 Thursday
31 January, 2026 Saturday
01 February, 2026 Sunday
Karius and Bactus
A funny educative performance that will help children understand some interesting and important secrets about their teeth.
State Puppet Theatre Plovdiv Bulgaria
State Puppet Theatre – Plovdiv was found in 1946. It is e repertory theatre, financed by The Ministry of Culture and supported by Plovdiv Municipality and is praised with the First Degree Award “Cyril and Methodius”.
About the Theatre
State Puppet Theatre – Plovdiv was founded in 1946. It is a repertory theatre, financed by The Ministry of Culture and supported by Plovdiv Municipality and is praised with the First Degree Award “Cyril and Methodius”. In 2022 the theatre made its 75 theatrical season and during these years more than 345 titles had been presented. Every year about 5 new performances are produced and played in front of no less than 40 000 spectators. State Puppet Theatre – Plovdiv had toured in more than 40 countries, taking part in many international festivals and is a laureate of more than 80 prestigious awards. Six of the performances of the theatre are included in the “Golden Fund” of the Bulgarian National Television.
Recent news
Review of the performance Hamlet from the Beijing International Puppet Festival
Review of the performance Hamlet by Guan Xin, Cultural Counselor at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Bulgaria
Premiere of “The Boy Who Chased the Wind” at the Puppet Theatre – Plovdiv
Join us on 22 October at 6:00 PM.
“Hamlet” premieres at the Beijing Puppet Art Week
In Beijing, the audience responded to “Hamlet” with lively discussion and warm applause
Puppet Theatre – Plovdiv presents “Hamlet” in Beijing
Puppet Theatre – Plovdiv represents Bulgaria at the Beijing International Puppet Festival
Award from the 26th IPTF "Three Are Too Many, Two - Not Enough"
The festival jury gave out awards at a fun and emotional award ceremony