Hausmann's Puppet Show

Hausmann
“Without him, I would be nothing.” – J. Henson

At the end of the 19th century, Wilhelm Hausmann completely revolutionised puppet theatre. Not only by introducing new techniques, but especially through his innovative vision of what puppet theatre could be. His ideas laid the foundation for modern puppet performance as it is practiced today.

Over the past year, the performers of the Boulevard All Stars delved deeply into this extraordinary story. They traced the footsteps of Hausmann's mysterious puppets, reconstructed their journey through time, and unravelled the history behind these silent pioneers.

In this captivating production, you are taken to the fringes of puppet theatre and beyond. What happens at the boundary between puppet and performer? And who is in control?