A world of imaginative experience, based on the Puppetmongers' own travels in Iran.
Stunningly beautiful.
– Winnipeg Free Press
Irresistible.
– The Globe and Mail
Walidad the Grass Cutter
This is puppet theatre is for the older students, in Grades 4 to 8 / 45 minutes / Includes a recorded Q & A, to follow the viewing
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The Puppetmongers introduce a stunningly beautiful world of imaginative experience, based on their own travels in Iran, in this classic and moving Mid-Eastern tale of a humble man whose generosity inadvertently draws him into the heady and dangerous world of powerful people and high finance. The story is resolved as each character finds their own parameters for happiness.
Performed with skillfully carved rod marionettes and delightful visual effects inspired by traditional Persian street performance, the play is a celebration of the richness of Persian culture and shows a very different aspect of the middle-east rarely portrayed in the media. In 2004, Puppetmongers were invited to return to Iran to perform Walidad at the 10th Tehran International Puppet Theatre Festival.
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A Study Guide is available
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Walidad the Grass Cutter was awarded a Citation for Excellence in the Art of Puppetry by the Union International de la Marionette-USA, and was invited to the International Puppet Theatre Festival in Tehran, Iran.
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For further information or to make a booking, contact Ann at ann@puppetmongers.com 416-538-6210
Curriculum Connections
- Knowledge of Drama & Visual Arts Elements
- Creative Work
- Critical Thinking
- Introduce Puppetry and Theatre Arts
- Oral & Visual Communication
- Social Studies – Heritage & Identity.
Character Education
- Empathy
- Cooperation
- Kindness and Respect
Testimonials
Irresistible. The Globe and Mail
Stunningly beautiful… The Powells make use of a delightful range of visual effects, accompanying them with traditional music, sound effects, and a gently ironic narrative to create an impression of another society’s culture which will not soon be forgotten. Winnipeg Free Press