The Bell
Naranjarte
Waikato/Spain
A wordless, cabaret-style puppet and circus show where hand-crafted puppets meet mesmerising juggling. Two performers unpack a suitcase of surprises: a flamenco dancer puppet with LED poi, a playful marionette with floating juggling balls, and a cheeky juggler puppet who invites audiences into a world of imagination, illusion and wonder.
This cabaret-style performance celebrates the power of imagination, captivating both children and adults without a single spoken word.
The Bell, created by Ana Lorite and Sergio Aguilar (Spain) and developed with outside-eye support from Fraser Hooper (UK) and Di Filippo Marionette (IT/AUS), premiered in Hamilton in 2025. It has already been selected for festivals across Europe and Asia, including Figura Offida Festival (Italy), Pflasterspektakel (Austria), Redondela Festival (Spain), Kleinkunst Festival (Germany), Borovany Festival (Czech Republic) and Pesta Boneka (Indonesia).
Naranjarte toured extensively across Europe between 2012 and 2017, including performances at the Edinburgh Fringe and numerous other festivals. Through their educational project Puppets and Circus: A Trip Around the World’s Schools (2017–2020), they fostered cultural exchange and hands-on learning worldwide, performing in 14 different countries. Based in Aotearoa New Zealand since 2020, they continue to share their passion both locally and internationally.
In Aotearoa, Naranjarte has toured nationally with The Orange Box through Arts On Tour New Zealand (2025), connecting with audiences in cities and rural communities.
With a focus on handcrafted puppetry, visual theatre, and circus-inspired performance, Naranjarte brings playful, innovative, and immersive experiences for everyone.
Please note: The show includes LED juggling, which may not be suitable for children under 3 or audience members sensitive to flashing lights.
Tickets:
Under 16 $10 +bf.
Adults $14 +bf.
Kids on knee free.
Event Details
When: 13 March at 6:00pm; 15 March at 11:00am
Genre: Cabaret & Circus
Duration: 40 mins
Price: $10 - $14
Venue: Red Door Theatre
Family Friendly
flashing lights or strobe
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