The Canterville Ghost
based on Oscar Wilde's story
Schedule / Upcoming
19 April, 2026 Sunday
The Safety Fairy Tale
"Safe Tale" is an educational show that will teach children the basic rules...
The Safety Fairy Tale
"Safe Tale" is an educational show that will teach children the basic rules...
25 April, 2026 Saturday
Adventure with a Little Monkey
A story about the importance of being nice with each other, despite that we sometimes live in a "jungle" of emotions.
Adventure with a Little Monkey
A story about the importance of being nice with each other, despite that we sometimes live in a "jungle" of emotions.
26 April, 2026 Sunday
The Little Puppy Who Couldn’t Bark
A story about the frames in which we are placed and how good it is to be yourself, as you are.
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
Plovdiv Puppet Theatre Begins a Workshop with Prof. Sterre Maier
The Voice as a Tool for Stage Presence
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