FEW MOMENTS
ONE PASSION: FIGURE THEATRE
35th Edition
August 17 – 22
There is always a moment when we set off: out of curiosity, for a dream, or just for fun.
The stories gathered in this 35th edition of the Alpe Adria Puppet Festival stem from that drive to seek what we do not yet know—following tracks, imagining destinations, and drawing maps.
Through figure theatre, each show charts its own course and invites the audience to follow, passing through places to explore, unexpected encounters, and dreams that guide the way.
A fantastic journey to share together through the power of storytelling.
Grado
In the heart of summer, Grado transforms into an open-air stage for young and old alike.
Among narrow alleyways (calli), squares, and gardens, the performances bring the historic center and the local ‘showcases’ to life with marionettes, shadow puppets, hand puppets, and object theatre.
Five days of widespread events where figure theatre meets the curiosity of passersby and the enthusiasm of the most loyal spectators, in a continuous dialogue between tradition and wonder.
Workshop – The alley of wishes
Monday 17 – Friday 21 agosto
from 10am to 12 noon
Biblioteca Civica Falco Marin
Booking required
The secret of Arlecchino and Pulcinella
Monday, August 17
at 9pm
Campo Patriarca Elia
The Argonauticas
Tuesday, August 18
at 6pm
Museo Nazionale di archeologia subacquea dell’Alto Adriatico
Free entry with reservation
Angiolina ’round and ‘roung
Tuesday, August 18
at 6pm
Biblioteca Civica Falco Marin
Free entry with reservation
Ma solitud
Tuesday, August 18
at 9pm
Campo Patriarca Elia
The secret of Pinocchio
Wednesday, August 19
at 6pm
Museo Nazionale di archeologia subacquea dell’Alto Adriatico
Free entry with reservation
Big Five – a savana big animals show!
Wednesday, August 19
ore 21:00
Campo Patriarca Elia
Alcyone and Ceice
Thursday, August 20
at 6pm
Museo Nazionale di archeologia subacquea dell’Alto Adriatico
Free entry with reservation
SoloNauta – a journey into being and doing things on one’s own
Thursday, August 20
at 7pm
Calle Tognon
PINOCCHIO
Thursday, August 20
at 9pm
Auditorium Biagio Marin
Una storia vera, o quasi
Friday, August 21
at 6pm
Museo Nazionale di archeologia subacquea dell’Alto Adriatico
Free entry with reservation
The king’s garden
Friday, August 21
at 7pm
‼️Auditorium Biagio Marin‼️
Cinq Minutes Avec Toi
Friday, August 21
at 9pm
‼️Auditorium Biagio Marin‼️
La Calle dei desideri
Saturday August 22
at 9pm
Calle Tognon
Le Vetrine del Festival
Giovannin the fearless
Tuesday, August 18
at 6:30pm
Parco Italia – Cividale del Friuli
Alcyone and Ceice
Wednesday, August 19
at 6:30pm
Largo Faidutti – Turriaco
Ma solitud
Wednesday, August 19
at 8:30pm
Largo Garibaldi – San Canzian d’Isonzo (Pieris)
Una storia vera, o quasi
Tuesday, August 20
at 6:30pm
Azienda agricola Humar – San Floriano del Collio
The secret of Pinocchio
Friday, August 21
at 6:30pm
‼️Sala Consiliare ‼️ – Farra d’Isonzo
The Argonauticas
Saturday, August 22
at 7pm
Caffè Scuderie Fondazione Coronini Cronberg – Gorizia

Storie di mare is the new project by CTA Gorizia that weaves together figure theatre, the sea, and myth.
Four new family-friendly productions, inspired by the finest traditional tales, designed specifically for the spaces of the Museo Nazionale di archeologia subacquea dell’Alto Adriatico in Grado, and also presented as part of the Alpe Adria Puppet Festival showcases.
LE ARGONAUTICHE
ALCIONE E CEICE
IL SEGRETO DI PINOCCHIO
UNA STORIA VERA, O QUASI
Free admission shows.
For the performances at the Museo Nazionale di archeologia subacquea dell’Alto Adriatico in Grado: booking required by calling +39 335 1753049 (WhatsApp message available) subject to seat availability. Maximum 40 spectators.

