Theatre magic for all ages

State Puppet Theatre Plovdiv

A place where fairy tales come to life, puppets have personalities of their own, and the stage brings together babies, children, parents and adult audiences. The repertoire includes classic fairy tales, contemporary stories, family productions and powerful performances for adults.

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1946 the year the theatre was founded

40+ productions in the active repertoire

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Performances for all ages

One stage, many different theatrical worlds

From a baby’s first encounter with theatre to productions for mature audiences, the programme offers experiences for different ages and interests.

Puppet performance for the youngest audiences

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For babies

Colours, shapes, sounds and movement in special performances created for a first encounter with the stage.

Children’s performance at State Puppet Theatre Plovdiv

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For children

Fairy-tale characters, music, humour and stories that nurture imagination and curiosity.

Family puppet performance with sand drawings

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Family performances

Productions that bring children and parents together through shared themes, emotions and conversations.

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For adults

Visually striking performances that reveal the contemporary face of puppetry.

Productions and experiences from the repertoire

The theatre presents classic fairy tales, new original stories, international projects and performances for adults. Open the current programme for exact dates and times.

For children and families

Fairy-tale stories

Productions in which familiar fairy-tale worlds come alive through puppetry, acting and impressive stage design.

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Contemporary performance

“Puk”

A magical underwater adventure based on Valeri Petrov’s work, exploring courage, kindness and friendship.

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Sand drawings at State Puppet Theatre Plovdiv

Different stage forms

Visual theatre

Puppets, light, music, multimedia and unconventional techniques turn every production into a distinctive experience.

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For adults

„The Queen of Spades“

An award-winning performance about desire, passion, darkness and light within the human soul.

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Theatre for adults

Classic stories

Familiar works gain new life on stage through puppetry, music, movement and theatrical experimentation.

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The State Puppet Theatre Plovdiv building

tradition
and new
ideas

About the theatre

Puppetry with history, an international presence and a distinctive artistic voice

State Puppet Theatre Plovdiv was founded in 1946 and over the years has built a repertoire that combines traditional puppetry techniques, a contemporary visual language, music, movement and experimental stage forms.

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More than 80 prestigious awards

The theatre has received awards at national and international festivals and holds the Order of Cyril and Methodius, First Class.

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Tours in more than 40 countries

Plovdiv’s productions have reached audiences around the world and contribute to the international dialogue in puppetry.

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Stages, workshops and creative spaces

The theatre has a professional stage, an open-air and mobile stage, rehearsal rooms, and workshops for puppets, costumes and sets.

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A festival with an international audience

The theatre is associated with the festivals “Two Are Not Enough – Three Are Too Many” and TheatAir, which transform Plovdiv into a stage for puppetry and street art.

Plovdiv Smart Card discount

Visit the theatre with an XX% discount at the box office

Present your active Plovdiv Smart Card at the box office before purchasing your tickets and receive an XX% discount in accordance with the partner offer terms.

1 Choose a performance from the current programme.

2 Show your active Plovdiv Smart Card at the box office.

3 Receive an XX% discount before the tickets are issued.

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Ideal for

When you are looking for a cultural experience with genuine emotion

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Families with children

Fairy tales, humour, music and beautiful puppets that turn a family day out into a shared memory.

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Young explorers

Age-appropriate performances that encourage imagination, curiosity and conversation.

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Theatre lovers

Productions for adults, visiting performances and stage forms that reveal puppetry beyond the children’s fairy tale.

Useful information

Address, box office, contacts and directions

The theatre is located at 14 Hristo G. Danov Street, in central Plovdiv, close to the Main Street and Tsar Simeon’s Garden.

State Puppet Theatre Plovdiv

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Address 14 Hristo G. Danov Street, 4000 Plovdiv

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Box office opening hours Monday: closed
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 09:00–17:00
Thursday: 11:00–19:00
On days with an evening performance: until 19:00

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Box office phone +359 32 623 275

Box office email kasa@pptheatre.com

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Official website pptheatre.com

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Gallery

Puppets, stage design and moments from the stage

Cinderella — Puppetry and musical theatre

Sand drawings — Sand, light and visual storytelling

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Choose a performance from the current programme, get your Plovdiv Smart Card and receive an XX% discount at the box office at State Puppet Theatre Plovdiv.

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